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…
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…