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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…