The Stanley Cup: Why Is Society So Obsessed?
By Abigail Chai, Entertainment Editor Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’re probably aware of the latest trend that has taken over the internet; the Stanley Cup. The large, metal tumbler that comes in a…
Gifts: Material Presents or Straight Gifts?
By Abigail Chai, Entertainment Editor The winter season is filled with numerous holidays which are celebrated in their own, unique ways, but they often share one common theme: gift giving! For many, receiving gifts is something to look forward to…
Wearing Pajamas To School?
By Arianna Alvarez, Staff Writer Here at Mills High, the trend of wearing cozy pajamas to school has started as the cold winter weather sets in. Walking across campus these days, you will see many students here wearing comfy pajama…
Why Are Students So Attached to AirPods?
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor Everyday, it’s customary to walk into school and immediately put your AirPods in, a new song playing in the background. Since the 2016 release, AirPods have become an absolute necessity among students all across…
Is Black Friday Worth It?
By Josh Choe, Sports Editor Black Friday sweeps by on its annual course every Friday after Thanksgiving. A day marking the start of seasonal shopping, businesses nationwide participate in an average of a 33.5% discount on store inventory. Millions of…
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…