Girls Varsity Cross Country’s Successful Season
By: Meagan So, Staff Writer The Mills’ Varsity Girls Cross Country (XC) team has been doing really well this season. Their team consists of Miya Cheng, Katie Yee, Chloe Amayun, Alexa Dunn, Kaelyn Chan, and Janelle Pantilon. These girls have…
MHS Alum Returns As Spirit Squad Head Coach
Nicki Moreno, also known as Coach Moreno or Coach Nicki, is a former Mills student and cheerleader, now returning as Mills High School’s spirit squad head coach. Being a cheerleader can be either an amazing experience or a bad experience….
Meet Mills’ Very Own Underwater Hockey World Competitors
By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer Over the summer, twins Kellen Duong (12) and Jayden Duong (12) participated in the Underwater Hockey Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) 6th Under 19 World Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, putting their best foot…
Lainey Tsai Plays With Team USA Olympian
By: Isabelle Yang, Sports Editor Over Labor Day weekend, Lainey Tsai (12), varsity volleyball player, had the opportunity to join Justine Wong-Orantes’ 9-man team and play in the Back to the Bay 79th Annual North American Chinese International Volleyball Tournament…
Jackie Pan Makes Daily Journal Honor Roll
By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer As the spring season comes to a close, Jackie Pan (12) reflects on her years of competing with the Mills Track and Field Varsity team. Despite not getting the opportunity to run her freshman year…
Badminton’s Memorable 2024 Season
By Janelle Pantilon, Staff Writer As the spring season comes to an end and fall sports are soon to emerge, among the various teams, Mills Badminton has had a lasting finish. Their months of playing were full of determination and…
Mills’ 2024 Spring Sports Info
By: Michaela Gonzalez, Editor-In-Chief After the fall and winter seasons of cross country, football, girls golf and tennis, girls volleyball, and more, the upcoming spring semester is accompanied by a new set of sports set for a new season. From…
A Spotlight on the Team Managers
By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer Behind every team, there’s a team manager who works just as hard as the players to allow the team to reach their fullest potential at every competition. Despite often being overlooked for the team’s successes,…
Ballet Behind the Scenes: Students who Perform in The Nutcracker
By Amelia Naughten, News Editor The toll of a midnight bell, and the stage is brought to life – mice, humans, and fairies alike. Many have heard the story of the Nutcracker or watched it, but not many know what…
A Spotlight on the Female Sports Teams
By Joshua Choe, Sports Editor In the world of high school athletics, a gradual shift towards inclusivity has unfolded with the establishment and recognition of female sports teams alongside their male counterparts. This move isn’t just about leveling the playing…