The College Acceptance Struggle

By: Ciara Whipple; Staff Writer As college admission decisions roll in, we have noticed an unprecedented percentage of students not being accepted into the UC, CSU, and private school systems. Specifically, the highest achieving students who exceed the expectations of…

Food Fair during Ramadan

By: Nagham Masarweh; Center Spread Editor Ramadan is a beautiful month celebrated by many Middle Eastern citizens around the world. Consisting of a month of fasting from sunset to sundown, there are 28 days to be clean, self-controlling, mindful, and…

Senior Advice

By: Julia Xia; Staff Writer With the year coming to a close,  many students are wondering what they could do differently in the next year. Whether it’s a freshman becoming a sophomore,  or a junior becoming a senior, a little…

How does the English Department select Books?

By: Elizabeth Chen; Staff Writer Over the past few years the English curriculum has changed, as well as the requirements for what students are reading. With an always changing society, there is a push to make the books that are…

Goodbye to our Assistant Principals

By: Chloe Ho; Staff Writer It’s been announced with excitement and sadness that our two assistant principals will be moving on from Mills after this year.  Mr. Gomez will be recommended to become Capuchino High School’s new principal after this…

Student Film Festival

By: Mia Khan; Staff Writer The Mills film festival highlights student films and animations that are made in video production and media arts as well as advanced students. Organized by Ms. Arge, weeks of preparation occurred along with a selected…

AP Physics Great America Trip

By: Hanson Han; Staff Writer Many students learn things in the classroom. Unfortunately, these things they learn usually end up staying in the classroom. However, Ms. Cotter has given the Mills AP Physics class a wonderful opportunity to experience physics…