Mr. Pretto Prepares to Retire as a lumberjack
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer In a surprising career twist that has left Mills High students both amused and confused, longtime English teacher Anthony Pretto has decided to hang up his lesson plans and take up an axe — officially…
Boba Bots’ Sharon Zhang Awarded FRC Dean’s List Finalist
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor On March 2nd, Sharon Zhang (11) was awarded Dean’s List Finalist at the FIRST Robotics Pinnacles Regional competition, recognizing their exceptional leadership skills and impact on the Mills robotics team, the Boba Bots 253. This…
Lights, Camera, Shower, Action: Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried Opens Mamma Mia!
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer On March 14, the day after the open house, it was announced that Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep would be making an opening announcement on the highly anticipated first night of Mills drama department’s own…
Dead Capybara Found on Highway 280—Mr. Wang Recovers It for Dissection
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer Around 7:20 a.m. Friday, a strange discovery was made by Mills biology teacher, Steven Wang, on Highway 280 during his morning commute. While driving along Highway 280, he spotted a carcass on the roadside that…
Set Sail for Prom!
By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As April comes closer, juniors and seniors here at Mills High School are starting to grow more and more excited. It could be because of the much-anticipated Spring break, meaning a whole week of relaxation…
Fired Up: Mills Ceramics
By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor Ceramics is a booming class at Mills. From projects year around to learning the ins and outs of pottery with muddy clay under your fingernails, it is a highly anticipated course. Ceramics is one of…
Blind Boxes for Days: Recent Rave
By: Meagan So, Staff Writer The popularity of Smiskis, Sonny Angels, Labubu, Mofusand and blind boxes are rocketing, with everyone raving about these trending hippers, (phone accessories), and mystery figures hidden inside of eye-catching boxes. These blind boxes live up…
Major Decisions: How Seniors Decide Their Futures
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer For the many Mills seniors going on to pursue a college education, selecting a major may feel like one of the toughest decisions one must make. Some have a clear vision of their future, driven…
Inside the Court Room: A look at Mock Trials
By: Noah Ung, Staff-Writer The Mills High School Mock Trial team recently finished their season, experiencing their fair share of ups and downs along the way. Despite some initial struggles– especially in terms of gathering enough team members– the team…
What’s in My Backpack? – Mills Edition
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer On any given day at Mills, the campus is packed with an assortment of bags, each displaying the personalities of many students. Let’s check out what students carry to school! Suri Rastani (9) can be…