Is PE just too much? You should join a sports team instead!

By Eduardo Galindo At the beginning of the school year, Mills introduced a new program for sophomores athletes who are having trouble with completing their work. This program gives students a work period during their PE class which allows these…

RIP to Seniors, Fresno State Is Their Only Choice

By: Michaela Gonzalez, Co-Editor-in-Chief The Class of 2024 at Mills has worked hard on applications for the past few months. Many have applied to out-of-state private universities, such as Northeastern and the University of Southern California. But most seniors applied…

Prom Moved To The Dean’s Backyard

By: Arianna Alvarez, Staff Writer Juniors and Seniors are always looking forward to attending prom. Dressing up, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and just having fun. Word got out that this year’s prom is supposed to be on…

Ms. Donohoe’s Partnership with Stanley Cups

By Amelia Naughten, News Editor The Stanley Cup has become a widespread phenomenon on social media, ranging from “Stanley Cup survives 1,000 degree fire and crashing building” to “10 year-old’s hot takes on the latest Starbucks edition.” This adult sippy…

Thunderbolt’s Favorite Editor Discovers Mafia Lineage

By Janelle Pantilon, Staff Writer Recently, Thunderbolt Features Editor, Julia Xia has taken an AncestryDNA test. Results have returned and are shocking. After a thorough scanning of Xia’s lineage, the test revealed a direct descent from the Italian-American Gambino family….

Division In Vision: Students Need Apple’s Latest Vision Pros

By: Julia Xia, Features Editor Have you ever been bullied for your glasses, called “four eyes” and other harmful terms because of them? Had larger, stupid-looking, upperclassmen rip your glasses off your face then stomp on them, shattering their little…

New Cold-Food-Only Policy Due to Recent Fire Hazards

By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer In April, Mills administration will implement a new policy on food throughout campus. Students and staff members will not be allowed to microwave, reheat, or cook food inside any buildings, including school lunches. This policy…

New York City Field Trip for All APES Students!

By Abigail Chai, Entertainment Editor In the summer of 2024, freshman biology and AP environmental science (APEs)  teacher DeBois will be embarking on a two-week long trip to New York with his AP students!  The trip serves as the annual…

Singer and Songwriter Benson Boone to Perform at Graduation

By Phoebe Piserchio; Editor-in-Chief This year’s graduation for the Mills Class of 2024 welcomes 21-year-old singer-songwriter Benson Boone to the stage as he is set to perform two of his songs for the class. This is the first time in…

Student Found Locked in Mills Theater Overnight

By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor BREAKING: Student, Ryan Spicker (11) was recently discovered in the Mills Auditorium after being locked in for over 3 days. Spicker was discovered early Monday morning at 6:32 A.M. when the custodian began his…