Local Toy Drives!
By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer The holiday season is all about spreading joy and giving back. Toy drives can play a crucial role in brightening spirits and bringing happiness to children who may not have much positivity in their lives….
What is Seasonal Depression?
By Phoebe Piserchio, Editor-in-Chief As the crisp winter air rolls in, an often unnoticeable but significant change can occur within students. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), most commonly coined “seasonal depression”, often brings a sense of melancholy among students, leading them…
10 Books & Movies That Taught Us to Be Thankful
By: Bianca Pando, staff writer As Thanksgiving season arrives, so is the season to be thankful and remember which characters or movies have taught us about gratitude. What does it even mean to be thankful? Could it be writing cards…
Thanksgiving Traditions Around the World
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor Come Thanksgiving, the colder months bring warm memories as family and friends gather together. In the United States, we typically celebrate this holiday on the fourth Thursday of November with foods like roast turkey…
True meaning of gratitude
By Sang Kyeong Choi, Staff Writer Thanksgiving is coming, when people give thanks for the harvest of the year. People spend time with family and take part in fun activities. On Thanksgiving people don’t only thank the harvest of the…
Welcome to New and Returning Teachers!
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor With the school year rolling in, our students and teachers at Mills have settled into September. A new school year opens the door for all sorts of new opportunities, and the Mills Faculty and…
TikTok Ticking Away Your Time
By: Julia Xia, Staff Writer In 2019, the lip-syncing app Musical.ly died and was replaced with the app we know and love, TikTok; but is it love we feel, or obsession? When the app first launched, people were captivated by…
An Overview of Therapy
By Michael Lin, Staff Writer According to the CDC, approximately 47.2% of adults received some form of mental health treatment since 2021. For children aged 12 to 17, that number is 16%. Mental health is an insidious condition that affects…
Mental Health in the AP Testing Season
By Jamie Wong, Staff Writer As May approaches, many students anxiously await the end of the school year. However, one more challenge lies ahead for most juniors and seniors: AP tests. While AP tests are optional, the vast majority of…
White Day vs. Valentine’s Day
Erika Kita Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated with couples giving all sorts of gifts including heart shaped chocolate boxes, teddy bears, and red roses. However, in countries like Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and other Asian countries, they have a…