Fall Volleyball Tournament

By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer From October 15th to October 25th, Mills Spirit Planning Committee organized their first Fall Volleyball Tournament of the year to encourage school spirit and promote fun activities for students. The Fall Volleyball Tournament took place…

SMUHSD College Fair Supports Mills Seniors Prepare for College 

By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer On October 16th, the annual SMUHSD College Fair took place at Aragon High School for all students and families from all around the district to attend. There were representatives from more than 75 colleges and…

The Silent Killer

By: Sara Meng, Staff-Writer Addiction to this form of media can also affect learning engagement and possibly promote, or worsen, ADHD symptoms. Short-form content generally targets the “reward system” that our brain often operates on. A good example is hitting…

Delving into the Dark: The Origins and Traditions of Halloween

By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer October marks the beginning of the spooky season– Halloween! Halloween is celebrated by millions of people each year and is a beloved autumn celebration that has been around since the 19th century. During this holiday…

On Track With CalTrain: Exploring the New Electric Trains

By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer and Emily Wu, Staff Writer On August 11 of this year, CalTrain launched its all-electric trains to enhance eco-friendliness across the state and allow individuals to travel with more ease and reliability.  CalTrain is a…

Mystery#1 Why Horror?

By: Sara Meng, Staff-Writer Horror, in its many forms, has captivated audiences for centuries. From the early tales about monsters to today’s psychological thrillers and slasher films, horror has always managed to provoke fear while keeping us glued to our…

When are you too old to trick or treat?

By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As Halloween approaches, and many are in their last few years of High School, students wonder if they should enjoy their Halloween by trick-or-treating or if it is too late? Although Americans enjoy trick-or-treating, and…

Introducing Our Newest Teachers at Mills!

By: Sara Meng, Staff Writer New teacher, Mr. Jonathan Lee joins the math department this year. Outside of class, he is an athletic person who enjoys running, swimming, and playing mobile games. Mr. Lee, also recently began helping coach the…

Lights, Camera, Impress: How One Game Dominated Summer

By: Hayden Bunce, Staff Writer Are you ready to dress to impress? Over the summer, the Roblox game Dress to Impress took every household by storm with its pop culture impact.  In November 2023, a game appeared with the name…

Why Our Brunch Needs to Be Longer

By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer Have you ever felt rushed while you are eating? Well, that is the case for Mills High School students as they are rushing to brunch everyday to try to get their food early so they…