DIY Workouts

By: Magdalene Ko, Staff Writer With limited access to exercise equipment due to gyms temporarily closing, working out has gotten much harder. However, even at home, there are plenty of low-cost substitutes for the equipment normally provided at a gym. …

The Return of Swimming Practice

By Rita Li, Staff Writer Starting on January 19th, swim workouts have resumed and are currently being held from Monday to Friday from 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm. There were also recent time trials for different events to sort swimmers…

Spotlight: Football Player Vita Fifita + His Outside Involvements

By: Jordan Hasty – Staff Writer Embarking on his senior year in high school, Vita Fifita’s remarkable performance on the football field as running back has left an indelible mark on Mills athletics, accompanied by greater opportunities for the senior…

Skateboarding During The Pandemic in the Bay Area

By Melissa Catpo, Staff Writer Within the past few months, the popularity of skateboarding has soared due to social media, skate park accessibility, and quarantine. Countless people have taken interest in this sport because of recent trends, not to mention…

A Gift Guide For Student Athletes

The holiday season is coming up, meaning many people are scrambling to get gifts for their friends. Buying gifts can be stressful and difficult, but if your friend does a sport at Mills, follow this gift guide to ensure that…

Freshmen Dragon Boat Athletes & International Competitors

By Anjuli Niyogi, Editor-in-Chief Despite being new to the Viking family, freshmen Maria Duquette and Dayna Kurniawan are no strangers to the sport of dragon boat racing. Dragon boat racing is a traditional Chinese sport that has edged its way…

Protein Based Foods: Are They What You Think?

By Katelyn Lam, Staff Writer Every day, at the supermarket or local convenience store, there are so many snacks being advertised as “healthy” and “full of protein”. But when customers go to buy one of these items, how many really…

Coach and Athlete Spotlight

The pandemic has brought up many uncertainties in everyone’s lives, one being when there will be a sense of normalcy. The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) recognized that students need that “normalcy,” and allowed for sports conditioning to…

Mills Athletes’ Thoughts on COVID-19 Mandates

By Melissa Catpo, Staff Writer During October, student athletes typically prepare for their sports season and play in fall games; but a lot has changed for the athletes here at Mills since school switched to remote learning. Many people, including…

Distance Learning: PE In A Virtual Setting

By Joshua Choe, Staff Writer As a result of COVID-19, schools have been left with no other option than to educate young minds from the confinement of Zoom meetings and virtual assignments. Physical education (PE) is no exception to this…