Falling Back: The Romanticization of Fall
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer As the air turns crisp and colors begin to shift, we follow suit and transition into a time of gratitude, sharing, and warmth. The fall season has become the epitome of happy, comforting, and nostalgic…
Politics, Marketing and Microtrends !?
By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer Microtrends, as much as we may not like to admit it, seem to be following us everywhere. These brief yet significant cultural shifts are currently in works of reshaping consumer behavior and social media…
New Rally: New Controversial Changes
Meagan So, Staff Writer Administration and ASB have been making some changes to the rally format this year, which students were able to get a small preview of in the first rally on Aug. 23, 2024. It was a little…
Weighing the Real Value of Out-of-State Colleges
By: Julia Xia, Opinions Editor Deciding where to go to college is one of the most significant choices any student will make in their time as a high schooler. It is the next step in furthering your education, and you…
Introducing Our Newest Teachers at Mills!
By: Sara Meng, Staff Writer New teacher, Mr. Jonathan Lee joins the math department this year. Outside of class, he is an athletic person who enjoys running, swimming, and playing mobile games. Mr. Lee, also recently began helping coach the…
Lights, Camera, Impress: How One Game Dominated Summer
By: Hayden Bunce, Staff Writer Are you ready to dress to impress? Over the summer, the Roblox game Dress to Impress took every household by storm with its pop culture impact. In November 2023, a game appeared with the name…
MHS Alum Returns As Spirit Squad Head Coach
Nicki Moreno, also known as Coach Moreno or Coach Nicki, is a former Mills student and cheerleader, now returning as Mills High School’s spirit squad head coach. Being a cheerleader can be either an amazing experience or a bad experience….
New Beginnings & Final Chapters: Student Mindsets
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer The new school year marks a major turning point for freshmen and seniors at Mills. Freshmen are starting their journeys, while seniors are finalizing their last year in high school. These two groups have unique…
Millbrae Art & Wine Fest. 2024: A Gallery
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer The Millbrae Art and Wine festival took place from August 31st to September 1st, showcasing local vendors with their crafts and businesses. The annual festival was located on Broadway, downtown Millbrae and featured handmade goods,…
Does Millbrae Have a Boba Shop Infestation?
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer TP Tea has recently opened on Broadway, adding to the eight other boba shops already in Millbrae—T4, Teahut, Bambu, Ume Tea, Wanpo, Bundow Boba, Grapeholic, and TeaEver. This counts a total of nine boba shops….