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The Debate of the Summer: Team Conrad or Jeremiah?

Natalie Tam, Staff Writer September 27, 2025

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a coming of age story about a girl entangled between two brothers she’s known for her whole life. Conrad is the moody, mysterious, emotionally unavailable, black cat...

The Year of Chalamet: Catching Him in Every Movie Ever

The Year of Chalamet: Catching Him in Every Movie Ever

Hayden Bunce March 26, 2025

By: Hayden Bunce, Staff Writer If you love Timothee Chalamet or even hate him, you’ll need to be prepared to see him on your big screens until the end of time. It was recently announced that he will...

Final Rally, Final Season

Final Rally, Final Season

Emily Wu March 26, 2025

By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer As Squid Game rose in popularity late last year, it has been decided that Mills Leadership will host their own version of the show. Squid Game is a thrilling series that...

A Brave New World in the MCU

A Brave New World in the MCU

Warren Shiu March 1, 2025

By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer On Valentine’s Day this year, Marvel Studios released Captain America: Brave New World, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Despite high...

Analyzing the Symbolism of Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show

Analyzing the Symbolism of Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show

Tianyou Lee March 1, 2025

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 Grammys, rapper Kendrick Lamar performed...

The Weeknd Reaches Monday

The Weeknd Reaches Monday

Luis Makilan February 28, 2025

By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer After 15 years of a long and storied musical career, Abel Tesfaye, popularly known as The Weeknd, is retiring the alias after releasing his long-awaited album...

Grammys 2025

Grammys 2025

Emily Wu February 28, 2025

By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer The Grammys 2025, hosted by Trevor Noah, have caused a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the States with its announcements of winners. The award show was started to congratulate...

Streaming vs. Theaters: Where Should Movies Premiere?

Streaming vs. Theaters: Where Should Movies Premiere?

Noah Ung February 7, 2025

By: Noah Ung, Staff Writer As the entertainment industry evolves, a big question is on everyone’s mind: Sould movies go straight to streaming platforms, or should they premiere in theaters first?...

Wicked: Did It Defy Expectation?

Wicked: Did It Defy Expectation?

Amelia Naughten February 1, 2025

By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Every cinematic era has its trademark colors. The summer of 2023 was marked by one color: pink–and not just any plain pink, but the iconic, hot, Barbie pink. Come...

Beef, Brain Rot, Brat: A 2024 Pop Culture Recap

Beef, Brain Rot, Brat: A 2024 Pop Culture Recap

Kalyssa Chu January 31, 2025

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...

Mills Students & Faculty Holiday Playlist

Mills Students & Faculty Holiday Playlist

Abigail Chai December 11, 2024

By Abigail Chai, Center Spread Editor Somewhere in my Memory Produced and written by composer John Williams for the iconic 1990 Christmas movie Home Alone, “Somewhere in my Memory” has become...

Mark Chan: Capturing Life One Video at a Time

Mark Chan: Capturing Life One Video at a Time

Warren Shiu December 9, 2024

By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer For Mills Senior Mark Chan, being a content creator isn’t just a hobby - it’s a way to express himself, connect with others, and unwind. What started as a fun experiment...

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