“Be Sensitive, Be Brave” Workshops
By: Katelyn Chang and Chloe Ho; Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer Hard work is what many Chinese people value most. Pushing yourself to do better, even in areas that you may be weak in, will most certainly result in success. There’s…
Changing Student Culture Begins with Us
Reflections on Racism and a Call for Student Accountability After multiple accounts of racism and microaggressions against students on Mills’ campus, The Thunderbolt staff has constructed our collective opinion in this editorial on the need for change and a call…
Millbrae MCTV/ARC Black Heroes Project
By: Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, Millbrae’s MCTV (Millbrae’s local news network and non-profit Public, Education, and Government station), in collaboration with the Millbrae ARC (Anti-Racist Coalition) has embarked on a new video series titled…
It’s Ok to be Single
By: Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer February: the month of love. This month comes along as a celebration of not just platonic and familial love, but also romantic relationships. February 14th, or more commonly known as Valentine’s day, paves the way…
Spotlight on the MHAI
By: Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer A student-led group named the Mental Health Advancement Initiative, or more well known as MHAI, is an advisory committee, and one of many groups that has had to transition to going virtual during the pandemic….
San Mateo County Moves Back to Purple Tier
In the state of California, every county is assigned to a different tier determined by test positivity and adjusted case rate. Ranging from least to most extreme restrictions, there are four categories: yellow, orange, red, and purple. San Mateo County…
CA Propositions and how they Affect Us
By: Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer The 2020 Election cycle not only brought us a new presidential candidate, but it also gave us the deciding results over California propositions and national measures. Propositions and measures are voted on to enact new…
Cultural Appropriation during Halloween
By Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer On October 31st, it’s normal to see countless numbers of fairies covered in glitter, Disney Princesses parading in ball gowns, Batmen seemingly blending into the night, and Zombies rising from the dead. But among them…
Critical Approach to Racism Town Hall
Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer On September 2nd, Millbrae’s newly formed Anti-Racist Coalition (ARC) hosted its first ever “Critical Approach to Racism: Understanding Your Position: Town Hall”. The ARC was formed following the protests over George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna…