The Decades-Old Debate: Real vs. Fake Trees
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On the morning of the 25th, the fresh yet warm scent of fir will be the first greeting to let you know it’s Christmas. But imagine when you wake up and smell…nothing. You walk into…
The Fading Magic of Christmas: A Nostalgic Look at Growing Up
By: Meagan So, Staff Writer The once magical Christmas spirit we had growing up eventually fades away, with stories of flying reindeer and mischievous elves becoming a thing of the past, a faded memory, and the idea of Santa Claus…
Dupes vs the Original Thing
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer The price of originally branded items can come with a hefty price tag that not everyone can afford. That’s where the dupes come in. The lowered price of the dupes allows everyone to have a…
Why do Students Cheat?
By: Sara Meng When was the last time you heard about a student cheating on an assignment or a test? Odds are, it wasn’t too long ago. Academic dishonesty has become an increasingly prevalent issue in schools. According to a…
Live From New York: It’s the Shifting Popularity of SNL
By: Abigail Chai, Center Spread Editor Just three days before the highly-contested election, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made a quick stop in New York City for one of her final campaign events of the year. However, it wasn’t for…
In Search for a Bay Area Cafe Culture
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer There’s this concept I recently came across that I found quite interesting: the third place, spaces meant for social interaction and community outside home and work spheres. Public hangout spots, essentially, with a low barrier…
From Analog to Digital and back: The Resurgence of Vinyl
By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer In an era dominated by digital streaming services, vinyl records have been making a resurgence into the homes of students. With their charm and captivating sound, it offers listeners an experience worth more than…
Sunsets at Seven: Cement Daylight Saving Time
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer Amidst the months of cold weather and final exams, the end of daylight saving time (DST) in early November lets the clock officially “fall back,” cutting our afternoons short and ushering in yet another dim…
The Loss of Club Culture
By: Isabelle Yang, Sports Editor Mills High School has around 70 official clubs organized by students, teachers, and staff members. Clubs offer the Mills community a place to socialize and interact with others who share similar interests, creating spaces to…
Importance of Student Voting
By: Elizabeth Paniagua, Staff Writer Now that we have entered fall, the presidential elections are coming up very soon, and we wanted to see what some students and staff here at Mills High School had to say about it. When…