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…
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…