Double the Drama: A One-Act Review of This Fall’s Two Plays
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor This fall, the Mills drama department premiered two one-act plays: Steel Magnolias and the One Act Play that Goes Wrong. This was the first of its sort to be showcased, as in previous years Mills…
Who Inspires You
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer There are many things in the world that can inspire you. But what inspires others? This holiday season, Mills students and staff told us who inspires them. Mr. Headley, a math teacher here at Mills…
Club Highlights: STEM Club
By: Sara Meng For many years, Mills High School’s STEM Club has offered a safe and positive environment for students to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and medicine. As one of the school’s longest-running clubs, it has continuously…
Live From New York: It’s the Shifting Popularity of SNL
By: Abigail Chai, Center Spread Editor Just three days before the highly-contested election, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made a quick stop in New York City for one of her final campaign events of the year. However, it wasn’t for…
A Look into the Life of a Student Artist
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer The term “artist” encompasses a diverse range of creators, from musicians to painters and sculptors. But what does it mean to truly be an artist? To explore this, we take a closer look at the…
Turkey Trouble: The Old Tale of Charlie Brown
By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As October ends, and sweet Halloween candy wrappers fill the trash cans, we can always count for a savory feast to follow. Started in 1621, Thanksgiving is commonly a family dinner, paired up with a…
In Search for a Bay Area Cafe Culture
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer There’s this concept I recently came across that I found quite interesting: the third place, spaces meant for social interaction and community outside home and work spheres. Public hangout spots, essentially, with a low barrier…
Ms. Nancy Chavez’s Golden Apple Award Nomination
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer For her work in our Wellness Department, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) has granted the October Classified Golden Apple Award to Nancy Yance Chavez, Mills’ Lead Mental Health Therapist. “I’m really happy…
Senior Night Recap of Fall Sports
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer From football, to tennis, to golf, many 12th graders enjoyed memorable senior nights to cherish and celebrate their time spent on the team. A popular sport to watch on Friday nights during home games is…
Veteran’s Day: Honoring Mills Families Who Served
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer Veteran’s Day is a day in which we honor, respect, recognize, and show appreciation for all those who served or are currently serving in the military. Several students and teachers at Mills have family members…