Ballet Behind the Scenes: Students who Perform in The Nutcracker
By Amelia Naughten, News Editor The toll of a midnight bell, and the stage is brought to life – mice, humans, and fairies alike. Many have heard the story of the Nutcracker or watched it, but not many know what…
Gifts: Material Presents or Straight Gifts?
By Abigail Chai, Entertainment Editor The winter season is filled with numerous holidays which are celebrated in their own, unique ways, but they often share one common theme: gift giving! For many, receiving gifts is something to look forward to…
Spotify Wrapped 2023: Mills’ Version
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Thunderbolt Reviews: Trader Joe’s Holiday Guide
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Does the Early Bird Get the Worm; Early vs. Regular College Applications
By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor For the class of 2024, college applications are in full swing. From drafting perfectly curated personal statements to accurately reporting every class and exam grade received within the last four years, a lot of time…
Wearing Pajamas To School?
By Arianna Alvarez, Staff Writer Here at Mills High, the trend of wearing cozy pajamas to school has started as the cold winter weather sets in. Walking across campus these days, you will see many students here wearing comfy pajama…
Mills Administration Seeks to Redesign Flex Period
Janelle Pantilon, Staff Writer Mills’ administration is discussing the possibility of a newer, more effective Flex model as lack of attendance and sign-ins increase. Everyone at Mills is familiar with the Flex program, a period each Wednesday and Friday where…
Bye Bye Birdie Auditions
By: Ameena Stringer, Staff Writer The Mills Drama Department presents the musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Set to release in April of next year, the story follows a rock ‘n’ roll singer, Conrad Birdie, who gets drafted into the army. As…
Behind Mills: Looking into the PTO
By: Michaela Gonzalez, Co-Editor-In-Chief Students are not always aware of The Mills Parent Teacher Organization, or PTO, but they play an important role in the well-being of the Mills student body. Their support ranges from informing the parent community about…
A Spotlight on the Female Sports Teams
By Joshua Choe, Sports Editor In the world of high school athletics, a gradual shift towards inclusivity has unfolded with the establishment and recognition of female sports teams alongside their male counterparts. This move isn’t just about leveling the playing…