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…
Crash Course on Valentine’s Day
By Rachel Cheng, Staff Writer Valentine’s Day: a widely known holiday that celebrates romance and love. Often celebrated with flowers, teddy bears, and boxes of chocolate, this holiday has been acknowledged since the late 1800s. However, many are unsure just…
Lunar New Year Traditions and Celebrations
By Kyle Chan, Staff Writer As the 2023 Lunar New Year approaches us, let us explore the celebrations and traditions each culture indulges in and as well as the history behind each ceremony. There are several countries in the world…
How the Weather Affects Student Mental Health and Motivation
By Jamie Wong, Staff Writer For the past few weeks, rain and overcast skies have been a fixture on the weather forecast across the Bay Area. While the rain is a welcome sight after years of drought, the gloomy weather…
Petaling Away from Flowers on Valentines
By Amelia Naughten, Staff Writer It seems all too soon for the return of the gift-giving season. Wasn’t it just Christmas? But Valentine’s is here, and the season of love is all around us. Which, of course, means that you’ll…
Does Platonic Love Matter as Much as Romantic Love?
By: Julia Xia, Staff Writer As Valentine’s Day approaches, people begin to focus on their romantic relationships; what gifts to buy their partner, how to make them happier, and so on. In general, people would say that, in their life,…