Quaranteen Perspectives
April 13, 2020
by Staff Writer Carolyn Qian Rate the effectiveness of online class discussions and lectures on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least effective and 10 being the most. Why did you…
Not So Healthy Health Products
April 9, 2020
by Staff Writer Tavish Mohanti In recent years, a healthy lifestyle has become a central tenet of modern-day life, with countless social media campaigns and projects promoting healthier choices and products. Companies have noticed this…
Letter Grades or Pass/Fail?
April 8, 2020
by Staff Writers Sakshi Umrotkar & Alina Zeng The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused school districts nationwide to adopt unique teaching methods, from virtual lectures on video conferencing apps to online assignments and activities, in…
Hiding Likes Hides From the Problem
March 27, 2020
Is Instagram’s move to hide the number of likes a post receives the proper fix for the damage the platform has caused? by Staff Writers Tanisha Srivatsa & Sakshi Umrotkar Since early November, some Instagram…
Are Award Shows As Inclusive As They Seem?
March 21, 2020
How does the category separation of Western and international acts in award shows impact these acts and our perception of them? by Staff Writers Kruthi Gollapudi & Tavish Mohanti Red carpet extravaganzas. Hordes of press….
Editorial: Future You Deserves Self-Care Too
March 19, 2020
Everybody defines self-care differently, but are some indulgences more harmful than helpful? The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board What is self-care? Whether it’s hanging out with friends, going on a shopping spree, or…
March Columns: Josephine's Journal & Aria's Approach
March 17, 2020
By Opinion Editors Josephine Chew and Aria Lakhmani Graphic by Web Editor Gregory Wu
Trump's Impeachment: Necessary Action or Misguided Witch Hunt?
December 20, 2019
By Staff Writers Mahek Bhora and Tavish Mohanti The impeachment inquiries regarding President Donald Trump and his interactions with the Ukranian government have garnered major media attention in the past few weeks, quickly becoming the…
Jesus is King: A Genuine Expression of Kanye West’s Christian Faith
November 13, 2019
By Staff Writers Sumani Alem and Christine Dong Rapper Kanye West is no stranger to controversy — from his notorious “i’mma let you finish” moment when he interrupted Taylor Swift’s speech at the 2009 MTV…
Oregon's New Bill Introduces Mental Health Days for Students
October 4, 2019
By Staff Writer Mingxin Wang The prevalence of mental health issues has become a global crisis impacting millions of people, especially youth and teenagers. According to the World Economic Forum, half of all mental disorders…
