Meet the Team Captains of the MHS Winter Sports

By: Isabelle Yang Tryouts are complete, rosters are finalized, and games have begun for winter sports. With the fall sports season officially over, the basketball, soccer, and wrestling teams are ready to compete – with their captains leading the way….

Tis The Season of Giving back

Environmental Club Hosts Winter Clothing Drive By: Julia Xia, Opinions Editor This Holiday season, it is important to not only have fun celebrating with your families but also to give back to your community. One way to give back is…

Dupes vs the Original Thing

By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer The price of originally branded items can come with a hefty price tag that not everyone can afford. That’s where the dupes come in. The lowered price of the dupes allows everyone to have a…

Why do Students Cheat?

By: Sara Meng When was the last time you heard about a student cheating on an assignment or a test? Odds are, it wasn’t too long ago. Academic dishonesty has become an increasingly prevalent issue in schools. According to a…

Things to do Over this Winter Break

Elijah Cabatic, Staff-writer Winter break is the longest break aside from summer break that students get. During this break, many students decide to travel to destinations across the US, and even beyond. But, if you are planning on staying in…

Behind the Scenes: How Leadership Prepares for Events and Activities

By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer Leadership, known as a class of collaborative students who work to create fun and enjoyable activities for the student body  to participate in throughout the school year. But what happens behind the scenes and behind closed…

Mark Chan: Capturing Life One Video at a Time

By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer For Mills Senior Mark Chan, being a content creator isn’t just a hobby – it’s a way to express himself, connect with others, and unwind. What started as a fun experiment has quickly grown into…

Behind the mistletoe: where did it come from?

By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer Kissing under the mistletoe is one of the holiday season’s most playful and enduring traditions. For centuries, this seemingly random plant, with its evergreen leaves and white berries wrapped in bows, has carried the meanings…