Effects of Increased Absences on School Environment
By Elizabeth Chen, Staff Writer Many people caught covid because the Omicron variant is highly contagious. Students went on trips and attended other social gatherings over winter break which only increased the spread. Due to the ensuing increased absences, teachers…
Rape Trauma Services
By Vanessa Nguyen, Staff Writer TW: mentions of rape, sexual assult The Rape Trauma Service is a center for rape victims and survivors. RTS visits schools around San Mateo County to spread information on ways to seek help when dealing…
Mills Leadership Account Receives Backlash from Fall Finals Schedule Change
By: Michaela Gonzalez, Staff Writer Many of us vividly recall the first day of finals week last Fall when the day-long power outage canceled an entire school day at the last minute. Many of us had crammed a semester’s worth…
“Be Sensitive, Be Brave” Workshops
By: Katelyn Chang and Chloe Ho; Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer Hard work is what many Chinese people value most. Pushing yourself to do better, even in areas that you may be weak in, will most certainly result in success. There’s…
Emergency Drills: Effective or Not?
By Jake Meyers, Staff Writer Being prepared for any emergency on campus is a priority for all schools. Students must know what to do and where to go in case of dangerous situations. To prepare for emergency situations, Mills conducted…
Upcoming finals: tips for success
By Chloe Ho, Staff Writer With the arrival of winter comes the arrival of the much-coveted two-week winter break: a time to de-stress and enjoy the holidays. The drop in temperatures brings chic, cozy sweaters and the homey warmth of…
Guide to Handling Stress
By: Elizabeth Chen, Staff Writer Mental health has become a rising concern over the years, as it has come to the forefront of conversations about teens’ overall health. We now have more mental health assemblies and resources for us to…
Using Alternative Outdoor Spaces on Campus
By: Katelyn Lam, Features Editor Due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19 schools have had to find alternative solutions for events and other activities that can no longer be held indoors. Although everyone wears a mask to school there are…
Big Brother’s Watching Closer this Year
By: Ciara Whipple, Staff Writer We are all aware, based on the technology agreement, that Mills and SMUHSD can monitor all online activities of students. What you may not be aware of is how closely and thoroughly this is being…
Changing Student Culture Begins with Us
Reflections on Racism and a Call for Student Accountability After multiple accounts of racism and microaggressions against students on Mills’ campus, The Thunderbolt staff has constructed our collective opinion in this editorial on the need for change and a call…