Viking Velocity
By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer Since the founding of the Dance Program here at Mills, they (along with FAA and the Dance Team) have worked diligently to bring us a huge dance show near the end of the spring…
Celebrating Diversity: SEC Unveils Mural
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer A long-term project of the Student Equity Council (SEC), the auditorium mural has finally been completed and sits hung-up in the lobby. The artwork celebrates the diversity of Mills High School and features various cultures,…
Letter from the Editors May 2025
By Elaine Chan & Phoebe Piserchio, Editors-in-Chief Dear Mills community, This is our very last letter that we will be writing to you all as the Editors-in-chief of The Thunderbolt for the 2024-25 school year. As we wrap up an…
Mills Music Dominates the CMEA Festival
By: Emily Wu, News Editor From April 25th to the 26th, Mills High School music had an exciting and rewarding experience of participating at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA). In addition to competing for awards, students also had the…
Spring Film Festival Highlights Student Filmmakers
Elijah Cabatic, Opinions Editor As is tradition here at Mills, the Spring Film Festival took place in the Mills Auditorium on April 17th, and as always Mills students brought its A-game. Every category was filled with high quality films made…
Mills FAA Dances their Way to First Place
By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Mentor Mills’ Filipino American Alliance Club (FAA) recently danced their hearts out at the hip hop conference, “Rock the School Bells” at Skyline College, placing first on April 10, 2025. Rock the School Bells was created…
Coachella Culture: Hot or Not?
By: Isabelle Yang, Sports Mentor Every spring, Coachella draws hundreds of thousands to Palm Desert, transforming the Empire Polo Club into a hotspot of global entertainment. Its reputation for iconic musical performances, unique fashion, and celebrity appearances has made it…
Hapara extension: Invasion of privacy or a useful tool?
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer Hapara has become widely known in the Mills community. For those who don’t know, Hapara is an extension that allows teachers to view students’ tabs and their screens. It is a newly introduced classroom management…
Out of This World or Just Out of Touch?: Katy Perry’s Trip To Space is Short of Inspirational
By Abigail Chai, Center Spread Editor For many, making the incredible trip to space is a far-fetched dream that only a handful can ever experience. However, iconic pop star Katy Perry is now one of the few who could proclaim…
We Already Took the Test: When Do AP Finals Make Sense?
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer Loose notes strewn across my desk. Prep books stacked beside my overheating computer trying to run forty tabs at once. The fan whirs and the sound fills the room, my mind, just as the stress…