Politics, Marketing and Microtrends !?

By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer Microtrends, as much as we may not like to admit it, seem to be following us everywhere. These brief yet significant cultural shifts are currently in works of reshaping consumer behavior and social media…

It Ended With This

Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor The highly anticipated movie adaption of the novel “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, has faced a lot of criticism since its release on August 9th, 2024. A rotten tomatoes score of 57% from the…

The Rise of ‘the New York Times’ Games

By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor In 2024, modern newspapers must come up with new and accessible ways to stay relevant in this quickly evolving digital world, so it seems that every morning, our daily routines consist of waking up,…

Singer and Songwriter Benson Boone to Perform at Graduation

By Phoebe Piserchio; Editor-in-Chief This year’s graduation for the Mills Class of 2024 welcomes 21-year-old singer-songwriter Benson Boone to the stage as he is set to perform two of his songs for the class. This is the first time in…

Is the Film Industry Scared of Film Musicals?

By Phoebe Piserchio; Editor-in-Chief In a world where the screens are dominated with sequels, superheroes, and blockbuster explosions, the musical genre has struggled to find its own spotlight. Recent releases, including Wonka (2023) and Mean Girls (2024), both feature captivating…

Ariana Grande Returns to Music

By Sang Kyeong Choi, Staff Writer After a 4 year-long hiatus, Ariana Grande made her long awaited return to music with her newest single, “Yes, And?” on January 12th. Following the release of her sixth studio album Positions back in…

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Mills’ Version

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Hunger Games Resurgence

By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor The Hunger Games series, authored by Suzanne Collins, was the beginning of literary and cinematic creations that have captured the interest of millions worldwide. With the first book released in 2008, The Hunger Games trilogy…

Is November Too Early For Christmas?

By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer For some, November 1st marks the start of holiday spirit and Christmas cheer. The smell of holiday treats fills the air, colorful decorations furnish houses inside and out, and Christmas music blasts throughout the day….

How Laufey ‘Bewitched’ the Internet

By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor Icelandic-Chinese singer, Laufey, has brought the jazz genre of music back to modern audiences especially with the release of her newest album Bewitched.  Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, or better known by Laufey, has cultivated a…