Veteran’s Day: Honoring Mills Families Who Served
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer Veteran’s Day is a day in which we honor, respect, recognize, and show appreciation for all those who served or are currently serving in the military. Several students and teachers at Mills have family members…
MHS to Kickoff Thanksgiving Spirit with a Vikings’ Potluck
By: Matthew Du, Staff Writer On November 15th, the Mills PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) organized and held their first ever Mills Vikings’ Potluck in the cafeteria to get into the Thanksgiving spirit, with more than 50 parents and families in…
Mills’ Students Experiences on Working at the Election Polls
By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer During the general elections on November 5th, a few Mills students got the opportunity to participate in Vote Center operations at a local libraries to further learn about the election process. The San Mateo County…
Meeting the Chefs Who Cook up the Kitchen
By Hayden Bunce, Staff Writer Have you ever wondered who were the ladies behind the chocolate muffin? Well, today you get to meet them as they continuously work incredibly hard to serve you breakfast and lunch daily. Some of these…
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…