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El Rancho Inn Closes Up Shop
Cesar Chavez Loses His Legacy
The End of an Era: FCCLA Disbands
Bidding Farewell to Faculty at Mills
AP Physics C teacher Anjali Abraham showing notes for AP Physics.
The Gravity of AP Physics C’s Discontinuation
Boba Bots Take Photo After Winning the San Francisco District Event
Boba Bots: The Road to Success
Mills Students Inspired to Pursue Music
Mills Students Inspired to Pursue Music
Senior Advice: Navigating College Applications
The Unseen: Middle Eastern Students Speak Out
Vikalshi: Mills Betting Platform Gains Popularity
Vikalshi: Mills Betting Platform Gains Popularity
Ask the Editor!
Ask the Editor!
Senior Brooke Phimsoutham arranges custom bouquets, each created with love and care.
Brooke’s Bouquets
Ring given by her mom
A “Piece” of History
Picture paradise, paired with a slice of cake and a warm drink to soothe your appetite.
Love in Many Ways
Black kitten holding a small bouquet of bright pink flowers and pastel hearts.
Relation-sinks.
Trash was scattered not only in center court, but also in another grassy area at Mills
Does Mills Have a Littering Problem?
NEEDOH: The products that are gaining popularity among students at Mills
The Obsession With NeeDohs at Mills
Student takes nap because of stress in AP courses
The Pressure to Take Too Many AP Classes
College Costs Too Much: Can We Get More Aid?
Denis kasozi / CC BY-SA 4.0
How to Fight Back Against Mills’ Seagulls
ON THE TRACK: Mills hurdlers dominate their competition
Track and Field: On Track to Success
Gina getting ready to pitch
How Mills Athletes Are Being Actively Scouted
Golf team preparing for PAL Individuals
A Swing for Boys Golf at PAL Individuals
Lucy Esquivel (11) prepares to bat during a varsity girls softball game against Aragon High School.
From the Track to the Plate: Outstanding Athletes
Wave Riding: Donald Burdette surfing through the ocean and having fun
Mr. Burdette Will Compete in 2028 Summer Olympics
Bieberchella
Student Musician: Alex Poliakova
Emotional romantic scene with Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander from episode 1 of Heated Rivalry
Heated Misogyny
"ARIRANG" is BTS' first group album since their hiatus in 2022. It features 13 songs and an interlude.
BTS is Back and It’s… Fine?
Photo of one of the Scream 7 movie posters.
The Controversy Around Scream 7 Explained!
CARTOON: New year, new supplies: pencils, notebooks, binders, and ... a bullet proof vest? A grim reflection on the normalization of gun violence. "First Day of School!!!" by Joon Russo (12), Thunderbolt Creative Committee Graphic Artist
Editorial: The Media Has Desensitized and Normalized Gun Violence
We Call for Compassion and Action: Addressing the Impact of Global Events on Students
We Call for Compassion and Action: Addressing the Impact of Global Events on Students
The Increasing Cost of Housing in Millbrae
The Increasing Cost of Housing in Millbrae
Our Vote Matters In American Politics. Here's Why
Our Vote Matters In American Politics. Here’s Why
Changing Student Culture Begins with Us
Changing Student Culture Begins with Us
The News Site of Mills High School

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CERTIFICATE: Recognized at the 2025 End of Year Green Business Mixer and Consumer Choice Awards Ceremony, Green Hills Elementary School received this certificate after showing notable efforts in pushing environmental awareness through education.

Millbrae Goes Green

Mikayla Ho, Center Spread Editor • December 15, 2025

The 2025 End of Year Green Business Mixer and Consumer Choice Awards Ceremony recognized the first 10 businesses in Millbrae to be certified as a green business for their sustainable efforts towards the...

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