Celebrating Pride Month All Year Round

By Angela Dimaano, Thunderbolt Editor June has traditionally been recognized as Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots in New York just a little over 50 years ago. Pride is the celebration of the accomplishments and impact of the Lesbian…

Student Artists Use Their Creativity to Raise Money for Black Lives Matter

By Leanna Yu, Editor-in-Chief As teens across the country look for ways to get involved in student activism, Mills artists dedicate their creative skills to fundraise for Black Lives Matter organizations.  From painting customized shoes and water bottles to creating…

Black Lives Matter Countermovement and Criticisms

By Justin Condevillamar, Thunderbolt Editor The events that have resulted in the death of George Floyd were widely condemned by most people; The resultant demands for change from activist group,Black Lives Matter,has the most unilateral support in recent history. However,…

Black Lives Matter Protests & Their Purpose

By Misael Gomez, Thunderbolt Editor Do protesters understand why they’re protesting? Why do they go to the protests? What do they hope to achieve from these protests?  2020 has been an overwhelming year for many, to say the least. In…