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The development of the new phone policy began in September of 2024 and took almost two years to finalize. (San Mateo Union High School District)

Phones Away: What Comes Into Play?

Iris Lee Chou, Copy Editor April 21, 2026

On March 26, 2026, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to implement a districtwide “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy starting next school year. Under...

Keep calm: 2016, full of fidget spinners and sunsets, is returning.

2016’s Comeback Song

Hayden Bunce, Staff Writer November 24, 2025

Ariana Grande is brunette, Vine is resurging in popularity, Katy Perry is making new music, and 2016 fashion is coming back. Should we be scared? As we get older and as we go through fads faster than ever,...

Set Sail for Prom!

Set Sail for Prom!

Bianca Pando March 26, 2025

By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As April comes closer, juniors and seniors here at Mills High School are starting to grow more and more excited. It could be because of the much-anticipated Spring...

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The Craziest Super Bowl Superstitions at Mills

Matthew Du February 28, 2025
By: Matthew Du; Staff Writer When the big game is here and the stage for the Super Bowl is set, many people have crazy superstitions – from wearing a lucky or unlucky jersey to eating a specific food they believe can dictate the outcome of the game. They believe their actions can influence the outcome...
What’s in My Backpack? - Mills Edition

What’s in My Backpack? – Mills Edition

Mikayla Ho February 28, 2025

By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer On any given day at Mills, the campus is packed with an assortment of bags, each displaying the personalities of many students. Let's check out what students carry to school! Suri...

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