Letter From the Editors February 2025
By Elaine Chan & Phoebe Piserchio, Editors-in-Chief Happy Valentine’s from your Editors-in-Chief at The Thunderbolt, Phoebe Piserchio and Elaine Chan! During this month of February, the campus is alight with activities such as Winter formal! Pinstripes at Hillsdale was an…
Grammys 2025
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer The Grammys 2025, hosted by Trevor Noah, have caused a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the States with its announcements of winners. The award show was started to congratulate the music field throughout the year. There…
The Construction is Completed, and it’s….fine?
Elijah Cabatic, Staff Writer About four months ago, I wrote an article about the then ongoing construction in front of the school. I was provided with renderings, and while I didn’t say it in the article, I wasn’t particularly impressed…
Galentine’s Day: 5 Ways to Pamper Yourself With Your Friends
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer Imagine wandering down halls, seeing couples embracing and looking at each other with googly eyes, yuck how boring! Who needs a Valentine when you can celebrate with your girl(friends). As Leslie Knope from Parks and…
Origins of Groundhog Day
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer Every year on February 2, up to 40,000 people travel to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to watch if a groundhog will see its shadow. Punxsutawney Phil is the famous groundhog who emerges from his burrow to predict…
SMUHSD Ban on Sale of Plastic Bottles Petition
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer The sale of plastic water bottles in the cafeteria and lunch carts may soon be a thing of the past, not just at Mills but across San Mateo High School District schools. A student-led petition…
Love or Just A Situationship? Clocking the new standard for relationships and the new dating culture
What is a situationship? It’s a word that has been increasingly used on social media and maybe even your own friend group. It describes a romantic relationship between two people with no clear labels; translation: two people who are afraid…
A Delicious Chocolate Délice for the Day of Love
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to homemade chocolates on Valentine’s Day, chocolate and the day of love go hand-in-hand as a symbol of love and affection. This “chocolate délice” takes the tradition further, a classic…
Bird Flu Fear: Is It Serious and Something to Worry About?
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer Recent media coverage has caused some concerns about bird flu, making some wonder if it’s a major threat. Headlines may be dramatic, but the truth is that the risk to most people is pretty low….
Streaming vs. Theaters: Where Should Movies Premiere?
By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer As the entertainment industry evolves, a big question is on everyone’s mind: Sould movies go straight to streaming platforms, or should they premiere in theaters first? The rise of streaming services like Netflix and Disney+…