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Admin enforces stricter closed campus policy

Admin enforces stricter closed campus policy

Rufella Roldan, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

On August 20th, the school administrators sent out an email announcing a stricter enforcement of the school’s closed campus policy. With these new rules, students are no longer allowed to leave school...

AP Ortega giving the signal to return to class.

Safety or Distraction? Mills Repeated Fire Alarms

Olivia Ma, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

On Aug. 14 at 10:08 a.m., the second day of the 2025-2026 school year, the first of many fire alarms to come, went off. All Mills students and staff followed the standard fire evacuation protocol and filed...

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Are AI Bands and Art Ethical?

Muunee ShineOd, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone beyond just controlling robots; it has found its way into our world of art and music. AI programs are now able to create artwork in seconds and make “bands” that...

“Charlotte Liang’s presentation highlighted strategies for effective communication, including writing letters, signing petitions, and giving public comments at city council meetings.”

Mills Voices Join Silicon Valley Climate Action Event

Tiffany Pham, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Taking action locally can lead to big changes. That was the focus of “Mastering Local Climate Advocacy,” a recent event hosted by Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) in collaboration...

Teacher Union Navigates Healthcare

Teacher Union Navigates Healthcare

Mabel Kaufman, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The teachers’ union of SMUHSD is working with the school district to find a more affordable healthcare plan due to the rising healthcare costs. While they are working on this currently, nothing is permanent,...

Momo & Curry Nepal Cuisine Review

Momo & Curry Nepal Cuisine Review

Amelia Percy-Wong, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Do you ever find yourself bored with the limited selection of restaurants in Millbrae? We have a plethora of Chinese restaurants, boba shops, fast food chains, Mexican food locations, and the rare Indian...

Solar panels in front of school

Mills Embraces Solar Energy

Senai Rivas, staff writer October 22, 2025

Over the summer, construction began on the southern and western edges of the school for new installations that appear to be a rectangular assembly layered with silicone, covered by white lines resembling...

Mills Alumnus Back to Coach Football

Mills Alumnus Back to Coach Football

Michael Pacheco, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Fidel Moreno, a Mills alumni and a former player of the Mills football team is now back coaching for JV football. He’s excited to take on his new role and build a community with the players and the other...

Viking Velocity

Viking Velocity

Luis Makilan May 24, 2025

By: Andres Luis Makilan, Staff Writer Since the founding of the Dance Program here at Mills, they (along with FAA and the Dance Team) have worked diligently to bring us a huge dance show near the end...

Celebrating Diversity: SEC Unveils Mural

Celebrating Diversity: SEC Unveils Mural

Tianyou Lee May 23, 2025

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 the diversity...

Mills Music Dominates the CMEA Festival

Mills Music Dominates the CMEA Festival

Emily Wu May 23, 2025

By: Emily Wu, News Editor From April 25th to the 26th, Mills High School music had an exciting and rewarding experience of participating at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA). In addition...

Spring Film Festival Highlights Student Filmmakers

Spring Film Festival Highlights Student Filmmakers

Elijah Cabatic May 22, 2025

Elijah Cabatic, Opinions Editor As is tradition here at Mills, the Spring Film Festival took place in the Mills Auditorium on April 17th, and as always Mills students brought its A-game. Every category...

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