The Controversy of Team Captains
By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer The team captain has been a staple of sports for many decades, helping to lead his or her team to success and enabling players to realize their full potential. These positions are very instrumental in…
Wicked: Did It Defy Expectation?
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Every cinematic era has its trademark colors. The summer of 2023 was marked by one color: pink–and not just any plain pink, but the iconic, hot, Barbie pink. Come winter 2024, and theaters across the…
Freshman Mia Arcleona’s Nail Business
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer As a freshman, you have just begun a new chapter in your life transitioning from middle school into high school, confused about the journey ahead. Mia Arcleona (9) created a nail business, Nails by Mia,…
Letter From The Editors January 2025
By: Elaine Chan & Phoebe Piserchio, Editors-in-Chief Happy new year from your Editors-in-Chief at The Thunderbolt, Phoebe Piserchio and Elaine Chan! This January magazine is about 2025 and all its new beginnings. In light of recent events in Los Angeles,…
How Important Are Extracurriculars for College Applications?
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer I am, unfortunately, a junior. That means I have to start seriously thinking about colleges and how to appeal to them. Besides the standard high GPA and standardized testing scores, there is something else which…
False Alarms: Vaping in School Bathrooms Trigger Frequent Fire Evacuations, Raise Concerns of Admin and Students
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer On Jan. 14 at 11:02 a.m., Ronan Gensel (10) should’ve been in the middle of a lesson about drug concentrations in his third period biotechnology class. Instead, he and the rest of Mills’ students were…
2025 Winter Sports Reflection
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer The winter sports season is nearing its end in mid-February and many student athletes bonded with each other through teamwork and cooperation. Throughout this season, there were many unforgettable moments that allowed students to connect…
Finals: Project or Test?
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writier Finals are a time when many students begin to prepare for exams and projects. During this time, students study endlessly to prove what they’ve learned throughout the semester in two hours. In other classes, students…
Lessons from LA: How Can Millbrae Citizens Brace for the Next Big Disaster?
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer The Los Angeles fires have brought awareness to many natural disasters happening in our world. Having that mild Bay Area earthquake early morning on Jan. 10 brings the scary thought of how our community would…
How Should Students Combat Food Waste?
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer At Mills High School, food waste has become a problem as most foods end up in the trash rather than being consumed. What is the main issue that is causing food waste? Is it the…