Reusable vs. Disposable Face Masks

By: Jake Meyers, Staff Writer This global pandemic has changed the way we live our everyday lives. A major way this pandemic has affected us daily is what we wear on our faces: masks. We all have the same reason…

The Heritage Debate: Latinx vs. Latino vs. Hispanic

By: Michaela Gonzalez, Staff Writer ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! From September 15th-October 16th, us Americans celebrate the beautiful histories, cultures, and art forms of Mexico, Spain, South America, and the Caribbean. It kicks off with the day Costa…

Athena’s Island Musical Interview & Review

By Mia Khan, Staff Writer Q & A This year’s first drama performance was the Athena’s Island play, written by Joseph Hudelson, the drama teacher. In the interview, Joseph Hudelson, Mills’ drama teacher and author of Athena’s island, reflects on…

Homecoming During Covid-19

By: Vanessa Nguyen, Staff Writer On October 16th, from 7pm to 10pm, our students attended their first event since we were isolated from the world over a year ago. Homecoming is a big night, the first dance of the year….

The physics requirement for AP Science: is it needed?

by Chloe Ho, staff writer Mills’ AP science class requirements, upon a bit of investigation, are oddly more demanding than other high schools in the district.  The other high schools in the district that offer AP science courses have three…

Itzy Crazy In Love Album Review

By Tiffany Xu, Staff Writer If you’re a K-pop fan like me, you might have seen the latest comeback of Itzy, a fourth generation girl group. Consisting of five members, Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, and debuting in February…

The Evolution of Halloween Costumes

Julia Xia, Staff Writer Everyone loves Halloween. You get to stay up past your bedtime, trick or treating in  fun costumes while celebrating the classics of Halloween traditions like carving pumpkins, hanging up terrifyingly spooky decorations, and spreading creativity with…

Tricks and Treats: Fun Halloween Activities

By Phoebe Piserchio, Staff Writer With Halloween around the corner, many people are ready to embrace their Halloween spirit. And as we all know, it is serious business. From making sure you have the best costume to getting the most…

Are Kids Sleep Deprived?

By : Elizabeth Chen, Staff Writer Sleep deprivation is a general term used to describe a state caused by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep, found most prominently in teenagers. Many sleep late and wake up early, sometimes not sleeping…

Thoughts on New Camera System

By Samantha Chen, Staff Writer Did you know that you are being watched everywhere on campus? During quarantine, cameras were installed around campus, which can track where you go. Administration did have these cameras before COVID for security purposes and…