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….

Meet Mills’ Very Own Underwater Hockey World Competitors

By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer Over the summer, twins Kellen Duong (12) and Jayden Duong (12) participated in the Underwater Hockey Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) 6th Under 19 World Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, putting their best foot…