We Already Took the Test: When Do AP Finals Make Sense?
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer Loose notes strewn across my desk. Prep books stacked beside my overheating computer trying to run forty tabs at once. The fan whirs and the…
Dead Capybara Found on Highway 280—Mr. Wang Recovers It for Dissection
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer Around 7:20 a.m. Friday, a strange discovery was made by Mills biology teacher, Steven Wang, on Highway 280 during his morning commute. While driving along…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
The Decades-Old Debate: Real vs. Fake Trees
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On the morning of the 25th, the fresh yet warm scent of fir will be the first greeting to let you know it’s Christmas. But…
WOW Christian Club Delivers Christmas Cheer with Operation Christmas Child
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer On October 29th, the WOW Christian Club held its annual Operation Christmas Child packing party, spreading kindness and the Christmas spirit to all. This year,…
Strange and Unknown Sports You’ve Probably Never Heard of Before
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer Breakdancing officially made its debut in the Olympics this summer, making its way from an underground sport to a mainstream one watched by viewers worldwide.…
Proposition 2: A $10 Billion Bond to Repair and Renovate Public Schools
By: Jada Pan, Staff Writer This November, California voters will decide whether the state should be allowed to borrow $10 billion for the repair and construction of public school facilities.…