Classic Christmas Tales: What Made These Beloved Characters So Memorable?
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer As the holiday season rolls around, figures like Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, and the Grinch pop up at every corner– inside homes, on streets, and in stores. These beloved characters have become a statement to…
Gifts to Buy This Holiday Season
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer Whether it’s for an acquaintance in a Secret Santa exchange or even a close friend, many of us will face the inevitable dilemma of not knowing what to gift others during this holiday season. If…
Festive Flavors: The Thunderbolt’s Christmas Recipe Guide
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Escaping the stress of upcoming finals, I find myself scrolling mindlessly on Instagram. And, as the holiday season is upon us, nearly half of my feed is made up of Christmas reels and posts offering…
Mills Debuts first ever Fall Film Festival
By Eduardo Galindo, Copy Editor Showcasing a total of 35 films, Mills’ first Fall Film Festival brought together a collection of incredible student films from beginning Media Arts students as well as advanced students. Ranging from animation to live-action thrillers,…
Warming up for Winter
By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor The Music Department at Mills High School prepares for their up-coming performance for Mills students, families, and the Millbrae community set to be on December 13, 2024. As December rolls around, many students are preparing…
The Decades-Old Debate: Real vs. Fake Trees
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On the morning of the 25th, the fresh yet warm scent of fir will be the first greeting to let you know it’s Christmas. But imagine when you wake up and smell…nothing. You walk into…
Frosty Festivities: Non-Christmas Winter Holidays
By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor While Christmas is notorious for illuminating the winter season, there are countless other holidays that are just as special to various cultures and communities. It’s their way of spreading joy, traditions, and unity to finish…
Introducing Johnnie Walton
By: Hayden Bunce – Staff Writer With our various sports teams at Mills High School, an athletic trainer on sight is necessary to prevent injuries of Mills players. Since the school is constantly hiring new staff members, this year the…
The Fading Magic of Christmas: A Nostalgic Look at Growing Up
By: Meagan So, Staff Writer The once magical Christmas spirit we had growing up eventually fades away, with stories of flying reindeer and mischievous elves becoming a thing of the past, a faded memory, and the idea of Santa Claus…
On-Campus Paparazzi
By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer Here at Mills, the freelance photographers hired aren’t the only ones armed with cameras. Sometimes, it’s our very own students who are on the opposite side of the flash, taking photos of school events…