Behind the Scenes of Mamma Mia!
By: Isabelle Yang, Sports Editor For the 2025 spring musical, the Mills drama department will be performing its own version of Mamma Mia!, featuring the iconic music of famous pop group ABBA, energetic choreography, and heartfelt scenes. Although the production…
Bye-Bye TikTok: Students React to TikTok Ban, End of an Era
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer Picture this: after a long day, you sit down and load up TikTok to relax only to discover that the app has been banned by the government. The app you love and have been using…
Global New Year’s Superstitions to Ring in Good Luck
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On New Year’s Eve as the countdown starts, millions of us in America await the iconic ball drop in Times Square and display of fireworks. While these televised celebrations are broadcast around the world, many…
Beef, Brain Rot, Brat: A 2024 Pop Culture Recap
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer As we leave 2024 in the past, one thing remains certain: the year was nothing short of unforgettable. From viral sensations to history-making achievements, here’s a look back at the pop culture highlights of 2024….
Legacy Admissions: A Tradition or Unfair Privilege?
By Center Spread Editor, Abigail Chai From a seemingly endless pile of essays to complete to the desperate scramble for letters of recommendation, there are various steps of the college admissions process that seniors across the country attempt to perfect…
Breaking the Cycle: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer As the clock strikes midnight and fireworks light up the night, the new year is welcomed with excitement. Seeing the new year as a fresh start, people around the world set New Year’s resolutions—hopeful promises…
Classic Christmas Tales: What Made These Beloved Characters So Memorable?
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer As the holiday season rolls around, figures like Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, and the Grinch pop up at every corner– inside homes, on streets, and in stores. These beloved characters have become a statement to…
Gifts to Buy This Holiday Season
By: Kalyssa Chu, Staff Writer Whether it’s for an acquaintance in a Secret Santa exchange or even a close friend, many of us will face the inevitable dilemma of not knowing what to gift others during this holiday season. If…
Festive Flavors: The Thunderbolt’s Christmas Recipe Guide
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Escaping the stress of upcoming finals, I find myself scrolling mindlessly on Instagram. And, as the holiday season is upon us, nearly half of my feed is made up of Christmas reels and posts offering…
Mills Debuts first ever Fall Film Festival
By Eduardo Galindo, Copy Editor Showcasing a total of 35 films, Mills’ first Fall Film Festival brought together a collection of incredible student films from beginning Media Arts students as well as advanced students. Ranging from animation to live-action thrillers,…