Celebrating Diversity: SEC Unveils Mural
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer A long-term project of the Student Equity Council (SEC), the auditorium mural has finally been completed and sits hung-up in the lobby. The artwork celebrates…
Sprinklers Rain Down with Fire Alarms
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer The date was March 9, 2025. Odio Aspersorio (8) was having another typical day in their AP Latin class, on the verge of falling asleep…
Analyzing the Symbolism of Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer After an explosive past year which included a rap beef with Drake, the release of his sixth studio album GNX, and five wins from the…
Scientifically Sound or Simply Fun? Assessing the Value of Zodiacs, MBTI, and Personality Categorization
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer One in four Americans believe in their zodiac sign. An estimated 50 million people have taken the Myers-Brigg Types Indicator test worldwide. Yet both astrology…
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…
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…
Dragon Dance Team Soon to Return to Millbrae and SF Events
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer In January and February of 2025, the Mills Dragon Dance Team will be performing at the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival and San Francisco Chinese…
In Search for a Bay Area Cafe Culture
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer There’s this concept I recently came across that I found quite interesting: the third place, spaces meant for social interaction and community outside home and…
Ms. Nancy Chavez’s Golden Apple Award Nomination
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer For her work in our Wellness Department, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) has granted the October Classified Golden Apple Award to Nancy…
Dehumanizing Language Assembly Brings Mixed Student Reaction, Challenges of Inclusivity
By: Tianyou Lee, Staff Writer On Sept. 30, the Mills student body attended the Dehumanizing Language Assembly held by the Student Equity Council (SEC), which aimed to promote inclusive language…