Op-Ed: Do the Holidays Still Hold Their Religious Values?

Between the months of November and December, whether it be Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, it seems that almost every American, including the majority of students here at Mills, celebrate a holiday that involves the prospect of gift-giving; with the eight…

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Other Countries and Their Adopted Holidays

Leo Schroeder, Staff writer                                                                                                                            Other Countries and Their Adopted Holidays With the holiday season coming into full swing, we are starting to see many different festivities come into bloom, some of the most popular being Christmas, Hanukkah, and New…

Spotlighting the Mills Robotics Team

The Mills High School Robotics Team, otherwise known as the Boba Bots, work yearly to fabricate, code, and build a robot to complete a certain task when competing in games. The team meets weekly Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Headed by…

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Perspectives on Mills

By:Giselle Kuang, Staff Writer As staff writers for The Thunderbolt, we have decided to gather our own personal perspective of Mills. Each of the four of us have had a unique experience here at Mills and we have compiled our…

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School Lunches

By:Giselle Kuang, Staff Writer School lunch is a great way for students to “recharge” their brains before continuing their  day. It’s also a great way for students get their intake if they aren’t able to bring lunch from home. The…

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Ben Goltz Leaving Mills

By: Giselle Kuang, Staff Writer Whether you are feeling stressed from school, or you just want to talk to someone, Mills’ wellness counselors are always there for their students. Ben Goltz, one of the wellness counselors here at Mills, was…

Junior Year Stress: To Be Or Not to Be

I remember my first day of school as if it were only yesterday: walking through the big, scary doors into center court, frantically searching for my Algebra I class, looking for anyone who appeared kind enough to direct me towards…

The Joys Of Giving

By: Karine Chan There are many joys wrapped into the holidays. It’s a beautiful occasion filled with time with loved ones, lots of hot chocolate, an abundance of festive food, and, of course, gift giving! The holidays hold a different…

Climate Change: It’s Closer Than You Think

                In a newly released report made by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, experts warn that urgent and progressive solutions are necessary to combat the impending threat of climate change….

Indie Coffee Shops Around the Peninsula

                    Whether it’s to kickstart a morning or re-energize for class, coffee is essential to every high school student. While Starbucks is quick and convenient, it’s always exciting to explore local…