New Administrative Assistant
By: Kassidy Lam, Staff Writer On February 12th, Ms. Alana Tipton, the new administrative assistant, was welcomed to Mills as the replacement of Ms. McGee — the former front desk secretary of over 13 years. While currently the cheer coach…
Young Adult Novelist Convention
By Kassidy Lam, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 25, the 5th annual Young Adult Novelist Convention (YA NovCon) was held at the Millbrae Library from 12-6 p.m. The YA NovCon offers young adults a chance to converse with some of…
Local Spring Break
By Jack Peng Website Manager Spring break is a time for students to travel and relax before the final stretch of the year. The Bay Area has plenty of festivals, concerts, and shows for students to relax during this one…
Michael Duer, Mills Campus Safety Specialist
By Jack Peng Website Manager Mills Campus Safety Specialist Michael Duer prioritizes security for students, faculty, and staff and promotes positive student behaviors. Duer ensures that students are attending their classes, watches for people entering and exiting the campus, and…
Changes to AP testing
By Jack Peng, Website Manager Beginning this new school year, College Board, a non-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity, has revised the scoring and deadlines of Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The AP exam is a test…
Ethnic Studies Course to Replace Freshmen History Next Year
By Anjuli Niyogi In the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, the incoming freshmen class will be taking a newly implemented, Ethnic Studies course in place of a semester of Modern World History(MWH). During their sophomore year, they will cover MWH I…
Unprecedented
Leo Schroeder, Staff Writer When asked to recall something from their childhood, a great majority of Americans might touch upon the common question that we all faced while growing up; “What do you want to be when you grow up?”….
New Skyline Health Career Class at Mills
Rachel Lam, Features Editor This year, Mills High School has partnered with Skyline College to provide students with a health career class. Taught by Professor Paul Rueckhaus, the semester-long class is held at Mills weekly on Mondays from 6-9 p.m….
Mental Health Advancement Initiative at Mills High School
By Victoria Ratto, Staff Writer A global teen epidemic, students with mental health conditions struggle to receive the education they deserve. Struggle to maintain a health emotional and mental wellbeing in a high “pressure cooker” environment has been approached by…
Sit Down with Principal Duszynski
Amanda O’Dea and Daniel Xuereb, Editors-in-Chief The 2018-2019 school year has had one whirlwind of a start. With the Welcome Back Rally, spirit days, a fire drill, and Mills Mania already behind us, Mills students have been hard at work,…