Letter Grades or Pass/Fail?
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…
Opinion
Hiding Likes Hides From the Problem
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…
Are Award Shows As Inclusive As They Seem?
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…
Editorial: Future You Deserves Self-Care Too
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…
March Columns: Josephine’s Journal & Aria’s Approach
By Opinion Editors Josephine Chew and Aria Lakhmani Graphic by Web Editor Gregory Wu
Trump’s Impeachment: Necessary Action or Misguided Witch Hunt?
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…
Jesus is King: A Genuine Expression of Kanye West’s Christian Faith
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…
Oregon’s New Bill Introduces Mental Health Days for Students
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…
Editorial: Ditch the “dipping”
The Opinion of the Smoke Signal Editorial Board The Nintendo Switch isn’t the only system MSJ students have been known to game. Despite the best efforts of…
The Not-so-Sweet Side of Sugar in Schools
By Staff Writers Riya Chopra and Selina Yang Cheeseburgers on Tuesday. Pizza on Wednesday. Fried chicken sandwiches on Thursday. MSJ students are more than familiar with…