Enter: The Dragon
By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer After a long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mills Dragon Team is back and taking on their biggest challenge yet: the Lunar New Year Parade on the 15th of February. They’ve recently…
Celebrating the Year of the Snake and Chinese New Year Traditions
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer As we approach the end of January, we are also approaching Chinese New Year. A celebration that can be traced back thousands of years in history, the holiday is known for family reunions, superstitions, and…
The Tradition of the Second Semester of Senior Year
By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer For many students, when the second semester of their senior year comes around, a wave of senioritis washes in. From skipping class to turning in less work, these small acts of laziness start to come…
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…
Classic Christmas Tales: What Made These Beloved Characters So Memorable?
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer As the holiday season rolls around, figures like Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, and the Grinch pop up at every corner– inside homes, on streets, and in stores. These beloved characters have become a statement to…
Gifts to Buy This Holiday Season
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer Whether it’s for an acquaintance in a Secret Santa exchange or even a close friend, many of us will face the inevitable dilemma of not knowing what to gift others during this holiday season. If…
Festive Flavors: The Thunderbolt’s Christmas Recipe Guide
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Escaping the stress of upcoming finals, I find myself scrolling mindlessly on Instagram. And, as the holiday season is upon us, nearly half of my feed is made up of Christmas reels and posts offering…
Who Inspires You
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer There are many things in the world that can inspire you. But what inspires others? This holiday season, Mills students and staff told us who inspires them. Mr. Headley, a math teacher here at Mills…