The Importance of School Events

By: Joshua Alcantara, Staff Writer School social events are the backbone of school pride, student body, and reputation. Without sports games, club meetings, etc., how could we ever truly refer to our school as a “ship full of vikings”. Events…

Frozen Celebrates 10th Anniversary

By Nicole Lee, Staff Writer It feels like just yesterday when Frozen was first released in theaters and “Let It Go” was being played on repeat throughout the nation. However, as the new year is upon us, 2023 marks the…

Wellness Counselors Appreciation

By Kyle Chan, Staff Writer As you know, February is the month to express love and gratitude to those around us. As of which, let’s appreciate the people who are always available to help, the wellness counseling team! No matter…

Mills Winter Formal Location Flood Damage and Updates

by Brendan Phimsoutham, Staff Writer During the major storms of January 4, 2023 the set location for the Mills High School Winter Formal was made a victim of heavy rain water and flooding. The unknown damage at Devil’s Canyon Brewery…

Mills Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer Mid-Season Overview

By Hanson Han, Sports Editor In the midst of the winter sports season, one of the most popular sports to play and watch is soccer. Here is a look at how our Mills soccer teams are fairing this season.  Our…

Top Tier Throws Coach Returns

By Hanson Han, Sports Editor The new year has started, which means big changes for the Mills Track and Field team. With winter conditioning underway, Coach Lawrence Cappel has made some crucial additions to the coaching staff.  Coach Cappel has…

Lunar New Year Traditions and Celebrations

By Kyle Chan, Staff Writer As the 2023 Lunar New Year approaches us, let us explore the celebrations and traditions each culture indulges in and as well as the history behind each ceremony. There are several countries in the world…

Food For Thought

By Michael Lin, Staff writer. A healthy body is a healthy mind, and a healthy mind encourages better performance in daily tasks. Since the fall of 2020, California has required its schools to provide free lunches in order to support…

Rehearsals Begin for MHS’s “Matilda”

By: Elaine Chan, Staff Writer The beloved story of Roald Dahl’s Matilda has been adapted for the stage in a bright and high-spirited musical that never fails to capture audiences. Mills Drama Department has taken the challenge this spring. February…

Mock Trial Team Finishes Competition Season

By Jamie Wong, Staff Writer On February 7, the Mills Mock Trial team completed the third and final round of their latest competition. Throughout the competition, which took place at the South City Courthouse, Mills faced schools including Jefferson, Serra,…