SMUHSD Ban on Sale of Plastic Bottles Petition
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer The sale of plastic water bottles in the cafeteria and lunch carts may soon be a thing of the past, not just at Mills but across San Mateo High School District schools. A student-led petition…
A Delicious Chocolate Délice for the Day of Love
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to homemade chocolates on Valentine’s Day, chocolate and the day of love go hand-in-hand as a symbol of love and affection. This “chocolate délice” takes the tradition further, a classic…
Global New Year’s Superstitions to Ring in Good Luck
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On New Year’s Eve as the countdown starts, millions of us in America await the iconic ball drop in Times Square and display of fireworks. While these televised celebrations are broadcast around the world, many…
Breaking the Cycle: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer As the clock strikes midnight and fireworks light up the night, the new year is welcomed with excitement. Seeing the new year as a fresh start, people around the world set New Year’s resolutions—hopeful promises…
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…
WOW Christian Club Delivers Christmas Cheer with Operation Christmas Child
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On October 29th, the WOW Christian Club held its annual Operation Christmas Child packing party, spreading kindness and the Christmas spirit to all. This year, the event was held in front of the auditorium as…
Strange and Unknown Sports You’ve Probably Never Heard of Before
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer Breakdancing officially made its debut in the Olympics this summer, making its way from an underground sport to a mainstream one watched by viewers worldwide. This has left everyone wondering which lesser-known sports may be…
Proposition 2: A $10 Billion Bond to Repair and Renovate Public Schools
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer This November, California voters will decide whether the state should be allowed to borrow $10 billion for the repair and construction of public school facilities. The passage of Proposition 2 would help K-12 schools and…
Mentors In Motion: New College & Career Advisors
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer With the arrival of fall comes the college application season, an important time as students begin to plan their future beyond high school. Navigating this process can be overwhelming, but our new college and career…
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….