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…
Effect of vaccine laws on Millbrae Businesses
by Brendan Phimsoutham The struggle of local businesses in Millbrae has been a persisting problem since the beginning of the pandemic. With newer rules in place, businesses are put in tough spots as the government constantly updates their laws and…
The Heritage Debate: Latinx vs. Latino vs. Hispanic
By: Michaela Gonzalez, Staff Writer ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! From September 15th-October 16th, us Americans celebrate the beautiful histories, cultures, and art forms of Mexico, Spain, South America, and the Caribbean. It kicks off with the day Costa…
Homecoming During Covid-19
By: Vanessa Nguyen, Staff Writer On October 16th, from 7pm to 10pm, our students attended their first event since we were isolated from the world over a year ago. Homecoming is a big night, the first dance of the year….
Changes at School
After over a year of Zoom, there are bound to be plenty of changes to our daily routines at school. From completely different schedules to COVID rules to new programs, the coming year will be a readjustment for all of…
The Impact and Effect of Free School Meals
By Jake Meyers, Staff Writer In July of this year, California State Governor Gavin Newsom passed a law that allows all California public school students to receive two free meals a day. This law invests $54 million to feed all…
San Mateo County Covid Updates
By Brendan Phimsoutham, Staff Writer With the 2021 Mills High School academic year kicking off with in-person classes again, questions have arisen for the county and state regarding what is to come for students of all grades. Covid-19 and its…