Safe Holiday Activities for Winter Break
With winter break around the corner and holiday spirit in the air, there are still several activities that you can partake in during this time of uncertainty and isolation. Here are some ideas to make the last few weeks of…
Skateboarding During The Pandemic in the Bay Area
By Melissa Catpo, Staff Writer Within the past few months, the popularity of skateboarding has soared due to social media, skate park accessibility, and quarantine. Countless people have taken interest in this sport because of recent trends, not to mention…
United Against Hate Week Recap
By Leanna Yu, Editor-in-Chief During United Against Hate Week, every Bay Area community joins together in a call for local civic action to stop hate and implicit biases in the area. United Against Hate Week was created by community leaders…
When did Students find out Santa wasn’t Real?
Misael Gomez, Sports Editor As the holiday season rolls in and everyone is starting to brainstorm gift ideas for their loved ones, it’s comforting to look back at the simpler times when we were children and still believed in the…
Should we Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
By Magdalene Ko, Staff Writer In November alone, there were four million new, reported COVID-19 cases in the United States. This resulted in hospitals facing shortages on staffing and personal protective equipment. The first COVID-19 vaccine shot was administered December…
Seasonal Depression and How It Affects Students
By: Angela Dimaano, Features Editor Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or more commonly known as Seasonal Depression, is a condition that affects approximately six in every one hundred people. SAD more often occurs during the sunlight depleted winter months, but psychologists…
PTO Updates On The State of Mills Mania This Year
By Rita Li, Staff Writer In previous years, Mills Mania was an event that allowed students and their families to buy a variety of foods and participate in various activities to raise money for Mills’ student-run clubs and organizations. Due…
Student Opinions on Distance Learning
For the first time, students took their classes at home through scheduled video conference calls on Zoom. This radical alteration to the school structure has resulted in a complete change to the student experience in which students have varying opinions…
How to Give Back This Holiday Season: Nonprofits + More
By: Jordan Hasty, Staff Writer For many people, the holiday season is widely known as a time of giving and joyful togetherness. While the traditional form of celebrating is through wrapped presents, lightening the load of those who are struggling…
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Millbrae Style
By Bianca Reyes, Center Spread Editor The holiday season is upon us, but with it comes the creeping feeling that this year won’t be like the past few years. In the past, holidays in Millbrae were often spent surrounded by…