Feature

DieHard TryHards Play Zoom Pictionary

by Staff Writers Sabrina Cai, Maggie Lai, Varun Upadhyay & Brooke Zheng As shelter-in-place continues, groups of friends have been looking for innovative ways to replicate their cherished game nights on virtual platforms. The DieHard TryHards…

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Sports

Class of 2020 College Athletes

by Staff Writers Anika Arora & Alisha Channgani Every year, the Smoke Signal spotlights graduating MSJ seniors who will be playing sports at the collegiate level. This year, four rising college athletes were nominated by…

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Sports

Guide to Virtual Workout Worlds

by Staff Writers Lily Oh & Monisha Saxena The current shelter-in-place order prohibits people from exercising outdoors in groups. While this may be upsetting for some, there are alternate options for exercising with others: virtual…

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Feature

Meet the New ASB Officers

by Staff Writers Mahek Bhora and Tanisha Srivatsa On February 14, 2020, the Leadership 2 (L2) Elections Committee released the eagerly-anticipated results of the 2020-2021 ASB elections. The Smoke Signal interviewed each of the five…

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Opinion

Voices: School Safety

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…

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News

RFL Live Coverage 2015: 9:00-12:00

By: Staff Writer Brian Tseng  Despite the overcast skies, MSJ’s third annual Relay for Life (RFL) started off with festive music and a memorable opening ceremony. After a rendition of the national anthem by Senior…

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Feature

Guide to WIldflowers: Photos & Voices

Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve   Sabercat Historical Park   Mount Diablo State Park   Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area   Coyote Hills Regional Park   Voices: Q: What is your favorite place to see wildflowers?…

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