Quirky Holiday Traditions
It’s that exciting time of the year again! Once Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, the holiday season unofficially begins. While most of us go out to the ice rink with our friends or have a delicious meal with our…
Peppermint; the best or a bust?
I hate to be the Grinch, but I think we need to discuss an important holiday topic, peppermint flavored foods. Whether you love or hate peppermint foods, it has its pros and cons, and today, I’m here to discuss the…
Perspectives on Mills
By:Giselle Kuang, Staff Writer As staff writers for The Thunderbolt, we have decided to gather our own personal perspective of Mills. Each of the four of us have had a unique experience here at Mills and we have compiled our…
Indie Coffee Shops Around the Peninsula
Whether it’s to kickstart a morning or re-energize for class, coffee is essential to every high school student. While Starbucks is quick and convenient, it’s always exciting to explore local…
The Evolution of Black Friday
by Justin Dunbar, Website Manager Black Friday is the name given to the day after Thanksgiving. Thousands of people crowd shops, standing in lines for hours to get the very best bargains. In 2017, American shoppers spent an estimated $5…
Holiday Movie Comparison: The Grinch
During the holiday season, it may be a well known tradition for some to binge watch those spirited and festive holiday movies that set the mood for this special time of the year. By now, everyone has heard of How…
NEW Holiday Movies to Watch on Netflix!
By: Leanna Yu, Culture Editor Recently, Netflix has been releasing new Netflix Original films for their subscribers. With December just around the corner, Netflix has announced and released several holiday films for viewers to enjoy. Not sure which movies to…
Hot Summer Tracks of 2018
By: Jack Peng Staff Writer As summer comes to a close, we look back on the summer’s top albums that got us singing along. For example, Drake’s Scorpion came out on June 29th. With the release of 25 songs, eight…