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Hapara extension: Invasion of privacy or a useful tool?

Hapara extension: Invasion of privacy or a useful tool?

Madyson Tang May 21, 2025

By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer Hapara has become widely known in the Mills community. For those who don’t know, Hapara is an extension that allows teachers to view students' tabs and their screens....

Out of This World or Just Out of Touch?: Katy Perry’s Trip To Space is Short of Inspirational 

Out of This World or Just Out of Touch?: Katy Perry’s Trip To Space is Short of Inspirational 

Abigail Chai May 21, 2025

By Abigail Chai, Center Spread Editor For many, making the incredible trip to space is a far-fetched dream that only a handful can ever experience. However, iconic pop star Katy Perry is now one of...

We Already Took the Test: When Do AP Finals Make Sense?

We Already Took the Test: When Do AP Finals Make Sense?

Jada Pan May 21, 2025

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 sound fills the room, my mind,...

All Reflective Surfaces on Campus to Be Removed

Meagan So March 28, 2025

By: Meagan So, Staff Writer ATTENTION MILLS VIKINGS, THERE HAS BEEN AN URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT!! After thorough observation, our administration has recently discovered that our school has a serious problem,...

Big Dreams: Mills New Nap Program for Students

Big Dreams: Mills New Nap Program for Students

Janelle Pantilon March 27, 2025

By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor With gloomy days, recent time changes, and rigorous classes, 70% of high school students are currently sleep deprived. After sharing their concerns for their lack...

Seagulls to Replace Internet

Seagulls to Replace Internet

Elijah Cabatic March 26, 2025

Elijah Cabatic, Staff Writer After the internet outage which crippled Mills the school admin has decided to switch from the internet to using seagulls for transmission of information. This is not an...

Knock, Knock–Why Are the School Doors Always Locked?

Knock, Knock–Why Are the School Doors Always Locked?

Amelia Naughten March 8, 2025

By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor As someone who spends a lot of time after school for extracurriculars, I’ve always thought of the campus door policy as an inconvenience. After 6 p.m., it’s a constant...

Scientifically Sound or Simply Fun? Assessing the Value of Zodiacs, MBTI, and Personality Categorization

Scientifically Sound or Simply Fun? Assessing the Value of Zodiacs, MBTI, and Personality Categorization

Tianyou Lee March 1, 2025

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 and MBTI...

why have there been so many plane crashes recently?

why have there been so many plane crashes recently?

Elizabeth Paniagua February 28, 2025

By: Elizabeth Paniagua, Staff writer Recently, in 2025 there have been a total of 87 aviation crashes. 62 in January and 25 in february. Though there have been many questions about why and how, the...

Golden Globes 2025 Wear or Tear?

Golden Globes 2025 Wear or Tear?

Janelle Pantilon February 1, 2025

By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor Each January, audiences of renowned cinema, television, and entertainment are welcomed with the Golden Globes broadcasted to start off their year. Dating back...

How Important Are Extracurriculars for College Applications?

How Important Are Extracurriculars for College Applications?

Tianyou Lee February 1, 2025

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 GPA and standardized...

Finals: Project or Test?

Finals: Project or Test?

Mikayla Ho February 1, 2025

By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writier Finals are a time when many students begin to prepare for exams and projects. During this time, students study endlessly to prove what they’ve learned throughout the...

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