Photo: 251 graves were relocated from Fremont’s historical St. Joseph’s Cemetery in 2010 for housing developments By Staff Writers Kimberly Huang & Carolyn Qian Ask any Fremont resident where to spend the evening, and they might…
By Journalism 1 Staff Writers Fremont has been the target of numerous housing developers looking to make quick profit by introducing economic developments that will destroy the city’s historical landmarks and community recreation areas. During the week of September 20 to 27, the Smoke Signal gathered MSJ…
By Shiantel Chiang & Karen Li *Update: On May 3, the FUSD Board of Education held a 10-hour-long meeting to decide if schools should implement the proposed Sexual Health and Puberty Education curriculum. Board members…
Voices: School Safety
March 29, 2018
By Journalism 1 Staff Writers The February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this year left 17 dead. Newly revived contention over guns and school safety sparked protests and school walkouts across the…
Respect and Education: The N-Word
March 8, 2018
By Staff Writers Kikue Higuchi & Shray Vaidya As music by African-American artists becomes more popular, the n-word is heard more, seen more, and used more. This has resulted in widespread awareness of the word’s…
Importance of Reserves Online Extension
February 2, 2018
By Staff Writer Ian Hsu, Sahana Sridhar & Kelly Yang From Native American reserves to hiking trails and waterfalls, our nation’s natural parks not only add to the planet’s natural beauty but house thousands of different…
The Underlying Racism
December 17, 2017
By The Smoke Signal Editorial Board The Mission Bubble seemingly represents a melting pot of cultures; as a place where minorities are the majority, residents believe that because they are exposed to many different cultures,…
Interactive Graphic: Net Neutrality Voices
December 16, 2017
By Journalism 1 Staff Writers On Wednesday, December 6, Smoke Signal journalists conducted “Man on the Street” interviews with San Francisco residents and tourists about the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) proposed repeal of net neutrality. Net…
By Staff Writers Jessica Jen & Vicki Xu There’s no doubt about it: cheating is connected to the MSJ identity as strongly as the Bell Tower is. From the Stanford Survey of Adolescent…
Redefining Prom Traditions
May 25, 2017
By Staff Writers Gloria Chang & Helen Wang While prom may be just a high school dance, it is also a way to celebrate self-expression. Breaking prom traditions is essential in embracing our differences, and…
