Changes to the Mills Mile

By: Magdalene Ko; News Editor The mile run has always been disliked by all students. A recent Thunderbolt article explained the disadvantage of the mile, as well as complaints students have had. To their credit, it seems the school administration…

Why the Emoji Movie is the Best Movie Ever

By: Julia Xia; Staff Writer When someone asks the question “what movie is the best?” Many people would immediately respond with Pride and Prejudice or Endgame, but one movie many people seem to forget about is the Emoji Movie. This…

Why Clocks in Schools should be Banned

By: Samantha Chen; Staff Writer Recently, many teachers have raised complaints of students no longer maintaining their focus when the class period is coming to an end. Some students have been seen packing up and walking towards the door a…

Mills Prom Cancelled because of COVID-19

By: Mia Khan; Staff Writer It’s unfortunate news to announce that the Mills Masquerade Prom will be canceled due to Covid precautions. If followed through, this year’s prom would have been the first in two years. Sadly, a current surge…

The Truth behind “Designated Teacher Work Days”

By: Chloe Ho; Staff Writer TPD: teacher professional development.  For students, these are sporadic Mondays off or shortened days of school; a time for them to unwind and relax, or catch up on school work. For teachers, it can be…

Mills Breakfast and Lunches No Longer Free

By: Elizabeth Chen; Staff Writer After months of providing free breakfast and lunch Mills administration has decided to start charging students for their meals. The free breakfast and lunches were originally made so that low-income families that were affected by…