COVID-19 Regulations for Sports

By Joshua Choe, Opinions Editor It’s been almost a month since the start of school and Mills High School’s fall sports are in full swing, with Mills football, girl’s volleyball, water polo, and cross country all having multiple games under…

New Mills Athletic Compound

By Max Zaninovich, Sports Editor As many Vikings know, the old softball, baseball, and tennis courts all need updating. The lack of drainage on the lower soccer field, which was also the softball field, would constantly flood whenever it rained….

The Struggles of Being a Student-Athlete

By Hanson Han, Staff Writer As a student-athlete myself, I know the struggles many of us have to face. We are forced to make hard decisions about how we manage our time. How much time should we allocate for school,…

Why is cycling so popular?

By Katelyn Lam, Staff Writer With the pandemic still raging and gyms shut down, cycling has become a popular means of exercise as well as a reason to go outside. With more roads being opened to bikes, the possibilities are…

NCAA Controversy and the Equal Funding Dilemma

By Rita Li, Staff Writer The National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that runs college sports. Recently there was a fiasco at the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament that represented widespread gender inequality for all sports and revived…

American Heart Month

While it’s the shortest month of the year, February has many significant events and celebrations including Valentine’s Day and Groundhog Day. February is also Black History Month, a time to educate ourselves and others about black history. However, one event…

Sports

Baseball Workouts Return

By: Joshua Choe, Staff Writer The Mills JV and Varsity baseball practice is in full swing, with the expected season to last from March to June. California’s red tier sports list includes baseball, as it is a moderate contact sport….

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…