Michael Jackson Discovered to be a Mills Alumni
By Phoebe Piserchio; Editor-in-Chief In a shocking recent discovery, The Thunderbolt staff was looking through old Mills yearbooks and stumbled upon the name “Michael Joseph Jackson.” Upon further research, we discovered that the legendary American singer, songwriter, and dancer, Michael…
One Step Towards Justified Freedom
Photo of San Brunos Ceasefire Meeting: Photo credits to Musa Tariq By: Ameena Stringer, Staff Writer 75 years of Genocide, 75 years of Silence, 75 years of Loss, and the peoples’ protests and prayers of hope have been answered. On…
A Tribute to the Journalists of Gaza
By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza unfolds, leaving a majority of the population in desperate conditions, local journalists are right at the forefront, reporting on their experiences and that of those in Gaza. The daily…
The Privacy Paradox; Controversy Behind Propping Open School Restroom Doors
By: Julia Xia, Features Editor In October of this year, students at Mills discovered that all the gendered restroom doors were propped open with a wooden door stop. This action, taken by the administration, caused mass confusion among students as…
Welcoming Millbrae’s New Mayor: Anders Fung
By Michaela Gonzalez & Phoebe Piserchio; Editors-in-Chief In light of the new year and fresh beginnings, Millbrae proudly welcomed its new mayor, Anders Fung, who not only assumed the role back in December, but also made history as the first…
Does the Early Bird Get the Worm; Early vs. Regular College Applications
By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor For the class of 2024, college applications are in full swing. From drafting perfectly curated personal statements to accurately reporting every class and exam grade received within the last four years, a lot of time…
Mills Administration Seeks to Redesign Flex Period
Janelle Pantilon, Staff Writer Mills’ administration is discussing the possibility of a newer, more effective Flex model as lack of attendance and sign-ins increase. Everyone at Mills is familiar with the Flex program, a period each Wednesday and Friday where…
Behind Mills: Looking into the PTO
By: Michaela Gonzalez, Co-Editor-In-Chief Students are not always aware of The Mills Parent Teacher Organization, or PTO, but they play an important role in the well-being of the Mills student body. Their support ranges from informing the parent community about…
A Battle of Numbers: Varsity Football Surrenders on the Strip
By Ameena Stringer, Staff Writer Highschool football is such an exciting experience: the electric atmosphere with cheering fans, halftime performances by the cheerleaders, and intense matchups between rival schools. It’s a fun way to support your school and create lasting memories….
Mills Dragon Team Returns
By Amelia Naughten, News Editor Dragon dance is the traditional Chinese art in which a team of performers collaborate to maneuver a long, jointed dragon puppet in a parade. In ancient China, the dragon dance was created as a means…