Why does the Academy hate horror?
By: Andres Luis Makilan Over the years, the horror genre of movies has evolved. From pure slasher flicks slicing and dicing through camp counselors, to a dread-inducing ritual set forth by a cult to completely destroy the mental state of…
Should Mills Bring Back Paper Towels to the Bathrooms?
By Elijah Cabatic, Staff Writer The school removed the paper towels around the end of last year from the primary student bathrooms around center court, and students aren’t happy. The school bathrooms don’t have the best reputation among students. It…
The Silent Killer
By: Sara Meng, Staff-Writer Addiction to this form of media can also affect learning engagement and possibly promote, or worsen, ADHD symptoms. Short-form content generally targets the “reward system” that our brain often operates on. A good example is hitting…
Mystery#1 Why Horror?
By: Sara Meng, Staff-Writer Horror, in its many forms, has captivated audiences for centuries. From the early tales about monsters to today’s psychological thrillers and slasher films, horror has always managed to provoke fear while keeping us glued to our…
When are you too old to trick or treat?
By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As Halloween approaches, and many are in their last few years of High School, students wonder if they should enjoy their Halloween by trick-or-treating or if it is too late? Although Americans enjoy trick-or-treating, and…
Senior quotes, where’d they go?
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer This year, our school administration made the decision to cancel senior quotes in the yearbook, citing inappropriate quotes from previous years as the main reason. The class of 2023 included quotes from controversial figures, leading…
New Rally: New Controversial Changes
Meagan So, Staff Writer Administration and ASB have been making some changes to the rally format this year, which students were able to get a small preview of in the first rally on Aug. 23, 2024. It was a little…
Weighing the Real Value of Out-of-State Colleges
By: Julia Xia, Opinions Editor Deciding where to go to college is one of the most significant choices any student will make in their time as a high schooler. It is the next step in furthering your education, and you…
Does Millbrae Have a Boba Shop Infestation?
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer TP Tea has recently opened on Broadway, adding to the eight other boba shops already in Millbrae—T4, Teahut, Bambu, Ume Tea, Wanpo, Bundow Boba, Grapeholic, and TeaEver. This counts a total of nine boba shops….
Why Our Brunch Needs to Be Longer
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer Have you ever felt rushed while you are eating? Well, that is the case for Mills High School students as they are rushing to brunch everyday to try to get their food early so they…