Restaurant owner You You Xue Running for office
By Eduardo Galindo, Copy Editor Elections are closing in both at the national level, but also here in Millbrae with the city council elections. For the past few months candidates have been spreading their messages and posting up signs to…
How Prop 32 Affects Student Workers
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer Student workers may soon be receiving a pay raise: California’s 2024 ballot contains a direct vote on Proposition 32, which proposes raising the state minimum wage to $18 per hour starting in January 2025. If…
Stars and Stripes: How Celebrities Really Influence Elections
By Abigail Chai, Center Spread Editor The night of September 10th marks a momentous day in American politics, with the first debate between 2024 presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump taking place; however, that wasn’t the only pivotal event…
Falling Back: The Romanticization of Fall
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer As the air turns crisp and colors begin to shift, we follow suit and transition into a time of gratitude, sharing, and warmth. The fall season has become the epitome of happy, comforting, and nostalgic…
Lights, Camera, Impress: How One Game Dominated Summer
By: Hayden Bunce, Staff Writer Are you ready to dress to impress? Over the summer, the Roblox game Dress to Impress took every household by storm with its pop culture impact. In November 2023, a game appeared with the name…
College Courses Over the Summer: A Shortcut to Success or Stress?
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Summer is the time when high schoolers get a break from their rigorous workload and routines–it’s when we relax and spend quality time with friends and family. It’s also when students get jobs, look for…
Embracing Diversity: New Years Traditions From Around the Globe
By: Joshua Choe, Sports Editor Across the world, different cultures and countries unite to celebrate the start of a new year and a fresh start from the previous year; a chance to leave everything behind and start afresh with new…
The Midnight Kiss
Janelle Pantilon, Staff Writer It’s New Year’s Eve, the clock ticks one second closer to midnight: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Hugs, cheers, “Happy New Year’s,” and kisses are exchanged. These are the ways society has honored the coming year…
2024 Women’s Fashion Trends!
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor A new year holds all new obsessions, trends, and styles in the fashion industry. In 2023, we saw the reboot of UGG boots and low-rise pants, and this year, a couple are already establishing…
Thunderbolt Reviews: Trader Joe’s Holiday Guide
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