Long Weekends or Seasonal Breaks?
By: Bianca Pando, staff writer Would you as a student rather have many three day weekends or have a long break for a week? While many would think about these questions as having a simple answer, there are a few…
PSAT & SAT; Are they worth the time and stress?
By Amelia Naughten, News Editor With the PSAT and SAT season in full bloom, the buzz of test prep and SAT scores have been circulating around Mills. The recent introduction of the PSAT for free on October 14 inspired many…
We Call for Compassion and Action: Addressing the Impact of Global Events on Students
By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor In light of recent horrific events in the Middle East, the Mills Thunderbolt feels compelled to address an inadequacy in the recognition and support of students from under-represented groups who feel an emotional and social…
Middle East Overlooked In History Classes; “But Where is My Chapter?”
By: Ameena Stringer, Staff Writer From the patriotic stories of the Revolutionary War, to the harrowing narratives of slavery, to the overly inclusive history of European greatness, Mills’ social science classes seemingly cover the gamut of all the important aspects…
Should the Mills Viking Lose its Job as Mascot Due to a Violent Past?
By: Sang Kyeong Choi, Staff Writer “Home of the Vikings”. At Mills, we see these words plastered repeatedly on the walls at school, on posters, and on sports uniforms and school merch. In Fall of 1958, at the time of…
What Do Students Think of our Last Prom
By Michael Lin, Staff Writer As soon as the last snow thaws comes the warm breeze of spring. Spring – the joyous awakening of life that offers a new hope and renewal. However, for us mere high school students, spring…
Senior’s Thoughts on Adulthood
By Samuel Lam, Staff Writer 18. A number that became a mantra of “I can’t wait” ever since we found out its meaning. The age we finally become, legally, adults. The mystical number in which we, as teenagers enter into…
The Importance of School Events
By: Joshua Alcantara, Staff Writer School social events are the backbone of school pride, student body, and reputation. Without sports games, club meetings, etc., how could we ever truly refer to our school as a “ship full of vikings”. Events…
The Increasing Cost of Housing in Millbrae
By Amelia Naughten and Julia Xia, Staff Writers While walking through the streets of Millbrae, “for sale” signs flood my vision; while at the same time I see tents and blankets on the downtown streets. As a student and resident…
PE Grading System Troubles
By Nicole Lee & Jamie Wong, Staff Writers From freezing cold winter mornings to scorching hot sunny days, P.E. students must persevere through any condition to run their mile. All students enrolled at schools under the San Mateo High School…