Spotlight Goes to Freshman or JV Team
By Sang Kyeong Choi, Staff Writer Soccer, football, softball, baseball, water polo, and cross country are sports where Mills athletes display their great talent. But why does the spotlight always go to the Varsity teams? What about the Freshman or…
Annual Millbrae Tree Lighting 2023
By: Bianca Pando, staff writer As winter approaches the town of Millbrae, the community gets ready to welcome the Christmas season. With the annual tree lighting event, on the first week of the month, December 2, 2023, all of Millbrae…
Why Are Students So Attached to AirPods?
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor Everyday, it’s customary to walk into school and immediately put your AirPods in, a new song playing in the background. Since the 2016 release, AirPods have become an absolute necessity among students all across…
Local Toy Drives!
By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer The holiday season is all about spreading joy and giving back. Toy drives can play a crucial role in brightening spirits and bringing happiness to children who may not have much positivity in their lives….
Mills Winter Concert
By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer On Friday, December 8, the Mills music department, including the band, orchestra, jazz band, and choir, put on their annual winter concert. They performed numerous musical pieces on the grand stage of the auditorium. The…
What is Seasonal Depression?
By Phoebe Piserchio, Editor-in-Chief As the crisp winter air rolls in, an often unnoticeable but significant change can occur within students. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), most commonly coined “seasonal depression”, often brings a sense of melancholy among students, leading them…
Hunger Games Resurgence
By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor The Hunger Games series, authored by Suzanne Collins, was the beginning of literary and cinematic creations that have captured the interest of millions worldwide. With the first book released in 2008, The Hunger Games trilogy…
Is Black Friday Worth It?
By Josh Choe, Sports Editor Black Friday sweeps by on its annual course every Friday after Thanksgiving. A day marking the start of seasonal shopping, businesses nationwide participate in an average of a 33.5% discount on store inventory. Millions of…
A Battle of Numbers: Varsity Football Surrenders on the Strip
By Ameena Stringer, Staff Writer Highschool football is such an exciting experience: the electric atmosphere with cheering fans, halftime performances by the cheerleaders, and intense matchups between rival schools. It’s a fun way to support your school and create lasting memories….