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…
Turkey Trouble: The Old Tale of Charlie Brown
By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As October ends, and sweet Halloween candy wrappers fill the trash cans, we can always count for a savory feast to follow. Started in 1621, Thanksgiving is commonly a family dinner, paired up with a…
Thanksgiving Recipes
By: Meagan So, Staff Writer With the smell of roasting turkey, seasoned stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy wafting in the air as Thanksgiving slowly approaches, families and friends gather to celebrate the festive holiday and spend time together. Each group’s…
MHS to Kickoff Thanksgiving Spirit with a Vikings’ Potluck
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer On November 15th, the Mills PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) organized and held their first ever Mills Vikings’ Potluck in the cafeteria to get into the Thanksgiving spirit, with more than 50 parents and families in…
The Grinch Who Stole Thanksgiving: How Christmas Claimed Fall
By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor From spooky skeletons and pumpkins to Christmas icons playing on the aux, lights strung, and towering trees, the festive spirit never leaves. But where’s the bright mood for Thanksgiving? November, which falls between these two…
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…