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LATEST AT MILLS

BELOVED BASKETBALL COACH & CUSTODIAN PASS AWAY Remembering the lives and impacts of Shawn Thomas and Dave Matsu on the Mills community.

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STUDENT SoNYT EXPERIENCE

Read more about this impactful summer opportunity from the perspective of Mills students.

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HORROR MOVIES

What makes the most thrilling entertainment?

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DISTRICT ACTION CALLED FOR ON RECENT EVENTS

In times of unrest, it is the school’s duty to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all. However, in light of recent events, has the district upheld this promise?

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GIRLS JV VOLLEYBALL UNDEFEATED Celebrate Mills girls JV volleyball’s undefeated triumph this season. Learn more about this stellar team!

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LAUFEY’S RISE IN POPULARITY

This Icelandic-Chinese artist has captured the hearts of many students at Mills and has brought jazz back to this generation.

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On October 18, students

joined the MENASA Alliance for Humanity in their walkout to advocate and bring awareness to the struggles the members in the club face. After certain current events that are taking place worldwide, the club has observed that school administration has failed to equitably address these hate crimes. Furthermore, administrators have not recognized the difficulties that these students face when their home countries are going through traumatic situations, which could resurface past emotions. Co-presidents Noor Abdullah (12) and Zaynab Masri (12) along with Mr. Yan, the club’s supervisor, decided to take action and plan a walkout. They presented this event to their club members and administrators, AP White and AP Ding. The slideshow included their goals and an explanation of why this walkout is important. At around 9:50 am on Wednesday, students gathered in center court. Opening the event with a speech by Abdullah, she conveyed a message similar to the one of Wadea AI Fayoume’s uncle’s speech, which was given after the six year old was killed as a victim of an anti-muslim hate crime. The uncle of the child said, “Our officials need to come out and say something… we need to save our kids”, which Abdullah reiterated, following along the lines of the rest of his speech as well. Following the speech, Leah Totah (11), a member of the MENASAA for Humanity club, led the crowd through several chants. As students were released from second period and transitioned to flex, the group continued to protest, raising their posters and calling to be heard. Afterwards, another speech was given by Nagham Masarweh (12), regarding the violence currently taking place in Palestine. Masarweh told brief stories of multiple devastating events, bringing awareness Noor Abdullah / The Thunderbolt SPEAKER: Nagham Masarweh to the lives that have been lost and powerfully voicing that, “This isn’t about choosing sides and neither (12) speaks out at the protest. is it about religion, it’s about humanity.” In addition, Abdullah also gave another speech which called the district to take action and introduced the petition the club has created. Her speech summarized the petition, explaining how members of the club are “...feeling overlooked by the lack of the district’s recognition of the destruction and tragic loss of life that has occurred in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia…” The walkout ended halfway through flex, so the MENASA for Humanity club’s current focus has shifted to promoting their petition, which calls attention to the district’s lack of recognition towards students’ struggles relating to current hate crimes worldwide. The QR code to the petition can be found on the right, and everyone is welcome to fill out the form!

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Circulates Aroun By Bianca Pando

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During late September, an outbreak circulat- trying to catch up again. ed around Mills High School. History repeats itself with a new-found illness and brings to light the new culture that encourages students to go to school while feeling sick. Coxsackievirus A16, also known as the hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), peaks around the months of August to September due to the warmer climates. Spreading from person to person through physical contact with others (hugging, kissing, coughing, sneezing, etc.) and affected surfaces, symptoms can range from fevers to the development of painful sores and blisters around the hand, foot and mouth. An outbreak within the school is not unheard of. Considering the lasting impacts of COVID-19, many schools try to limit the amount of illness within, making sure the appropriate measures are followed. During the pandemic, many would use masks not only to protect themselves, but to protect others as well. Throughout this time, when one would feel sick, they would be sent home for a week or more and tested to see if COVID was still present. Overwhelmed students attempt to keep pace with the homework missed, yet many find that they cannot complete everything from home, leading to weeks’ worth of

Could it be the fear of the work overloading keeping ill students at school? When asked the question of how much time it would usually take to catch up on missing work, Janelle Pantilon (10) answered, “It depends on how much their teacher chooses to support them, especially if the students are enrolled in AP courses.” The fear of falling behind on classwork, and spending a long time trying to catch up, prevents students from feeling like going home is an option. Rather, this encourages students to continue pushing their physical health in order to stay on top of their studies. While for some students, a week is more than enough to catch up, others may take up until months, and this all relies on the support the teacher is willing to provide. Some students reported that while sick, they have tried to email their teachers, but they wouldn’t respond at all. Another claimed that her teacher just handed her a stack of work she missed, however she didn’t have the right materials to finish all the work. When cases like this come around more often, students start to have a fear, not for their health when they’re sick, but the school work they’ll miss. Furthermore, staff at Mills were not well informed of the HFMD until after it had

already started to spread. Mr. Lira, a modern world history teacher, revealed that he wasn’t aware of the outbreak until much later: “I didn’t know who had it because the school refused to tell us,” he explained. “We, the teachers, received an email from the administration way later than the students started to talk about it.” This raises concerns over district policy regarding these sensitive matters, and whether their consciously lenient enforcements are adequate in the long run. - Continue reading on millsthunderbolt.com -

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On the morning of October 4th, one

of our school plant operator employees (SPOE), Shawn Thomas, passed away at the age of 43. Being a key part of the Viking ship, we mourn the loss of not just a staff member, but a part of the Mills family. The Thunderbolt sends our deepest condolences to his four children and partner, Dani. Shawn had been in the San Mateo High School District (SMUHSD) for 13 years. He worked closely with his fellow colleagues on improving various parts of the school, including cleaning the athletic complex and beautifying the greenery around campus. He played a significant role in enhancing our school and its community, so it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye. Principal Duszynski shared heartfelt words about Shawn, describing him as “a ray of light on our campus.”She emphasized that every encounter with him was met with a warm smile; his kind-hearted and joyful presence was always admired. In honor of Shawn and on behalf of his family, a GoFundMe has been created by Michelle Wilson. Any and all support from the school is greatly appreciated to provide comfort to Shawn’s family as they navigate this difficult time. Shawn will be remembered for not just his work, but the positivity and warmth that he brought to Mills High School every day. He will be missed.

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On Saturday night of October 7th, longtime

Girls Varsity Basketball coach Dave Matsu suffered a sudden stroke at Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City. Over the course of 7 days, he was kept in the ICU surrounded by loved ones. This past Saturday, he peacefully passed away at Kaiser Permanente at age 54. Matsu is survived by his wife, Donna, his five children, and the legacy he leaves behind. Matsu joined the team in the 2007-2008 season, and guided the unstoppable Lady Vikings into victory, the most celebrated win being the first CCS Championship for Mills since 1985, won in the 2022-2023 season. Matsu was also a Mills alumni from the Class of 1987, and came back to mentor the Lady Vikings a mere three years after another beloved coach, Kelly Shea-Gallo, passed away in 2004 from cancer. Matsu was known to be a remarkable and impactful coach in many ways, a significant one being the importance of family. The term “Ohana”, which translates to family in Hawaiian, was a way that Matsu integrated his background into his coaching technique. “They were family first and they were basketball players second,” Principal Pamela Duszynski, a longtime admirer of everything Matsu did for the Mills community, recounted. “His players are really connected. They really believe in the message of Ohana.” Many of his players, past and present, have received scholarships to play for basketball on a higher level, and some have even become coaches themselves. The legacy of David Matsu is carried on by his son Justin, who is now the head coach for the Lady Vikings. A GoFundMe for the family of Matsu has been created, and all the proceeds will go to them in this time of such sudden despair. See the QR code below. Again, the Mills community grieves for Matsu’s loved ones, and will never forget the vast impact he had on Mills’ students, players, and basketball. In loving memory of David Matsu: Ohana.

F F ee aa tt u u rr ee ss A new restaurant called

Brothers Cafe is opening its doors at the beginning of 2024 in Millbrae on Magnolia Ave, where they will be giving Millbrae residents and Mills students alike a place to eat and have a good time. Around January or February of next year, Brothers Cafe will have its opening day and welcome customers in. On the day of opening, Kosta Panos, one of the co-owners of the Cafe, is planning to do a “soft opening” for the Cafe, “We are just going to open our doors and see what

Eduardo Galindo Aguilar: Midlls Hish School Student

CAFE OWNER: Kosta Panoa, one of the owners.

Eduardo Galindo Aguilar: Midlls Hish School Student

MENU: The menu for the Brothers Cafe coming to Millbrae in 2024.

dishes are usually around $1619, but for some breakfast meals could be a cheap $5-10. Billy and Kosta are the co-owners of Brother’s Cafe and brothers. They started their restaurant in 2016 and

are interested in seeing what will become of this new Cafe. In order to spread the news about the new location, Brothers Cafe is planning on giving the news to their other locations. “Word of mouth

the only location like it, and with many of the restaurants in Millbrae centering around ethnic foods, they believed the American-styled cuisine would stand out. The location in San Mateo was chosen for this exact reason; Kosta said, “There was no breakfast in that shopping center[in San Mateo]. You could not get coffee anywhere either.” So far, it has worked well for both locations, and they hope the new Cafe will be the same. Before Brothers Cafe had chosen Millbrae for the new Cafe’s location, the restaurant there before was the

Grand Opening Of The Brothers Cafe Eduardo Galindo Aguila staFF Writer happens.” Their restaurants in San Mateo and South San Francisco have also opened this way to keep their staff manageable on opening day. Brothers Cafe serves primarily American breakfast dishes and lunch options like salads, burgers, and pasta. Their main focal point is breakfast; as such, they have many different options, from pancakes and waffles to eggs and oatmeal. They also have a vegan menu for an alternative lunch. Their prices for these

Eduardo Galindo Aguilar: Midlls Hish School Student

have been selling American breakfast ever since. At the moment, Brothers Cafe has two other locations; their first location is in SSF, and the other one is in San Mateo, and both have been doing well so far. Students have said that the restaurant looked interesting and would check it out if they saw it. Owen Neumyer(12) mentioned, “I would be willing to try.” Moreover, another student commented, “The menu looks good and looks professional.” students

here[in South San Francisco] and in San Mateo, all customers know that we are opening a third location,” as explained by Kosta. They also use social media to attract customers to the new restaurant who might need to learn about the other locations. The owners of Brothers Cafe chose Millbrae as the location for their new Cafe because of its need for American breakfast-style restaurants. They have mentioned Millbrae Pancake House as

Little Whale. It used to combine Italian and Thai restaurants that have since closed. After the Brothers Cafe in Millbrae location finishes, they have no plans to expand but have said it is still in the picture. “Who knows, maybe we will open a fourth one later, but for now, Millbrae will be the last one,” as explained by Kosta. Kosta has a final message to give those interested in the Cafe, “Please come support Millbrae when we do.”

LOCATION: The building the Brothers Cafe will be in.

Q + T B H G i s L t o g r n i y t Mon a r b e l th e C Julia Xia Features editor

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souri High School Teacher Rodney Wilson began the celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month. Since then, each year, from October 1st to October 31st, people all over America celebrate the history of the LGBTQ+ citizens in this country. From passing out pride flags to teachers so they can show their allegiance to hosting a Queer Voices Assembly

earlier this year to share the experiences of LGBTQ+ students at school, Mills High School is one of the many schools that have made it their mission to make sure the students who identify with the community feel welcome and accepted at school. “We want to ensure all the students feel welcomed and seen at school and in their education.” Ethnic Studies and leadership teacher Ms. Dove explains. The history behind the LGBTQ+ community is long and hard, filled with failures

“It’s important to me because I want to be a better ally to the community.”-Ms. Kovacs

and triumphs that are important to learn from. “When we honor the people who rioted and protested, it shows everyone that we are here and that we exist.” Vannessa Rivas (11) points out. There are people all around the world who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, and learning about their stories and experiences is essential to become closer to everyone around us. Learning about the history, both good moments and bad moments, behind the group is important, even

if you are not a part of the LGBTQ+ community. “That community is part of ours, and we need to honor and acknowledge all our communities at Mills, no matter how small or large.” Ms. Dove emphasizes, “But also because it connects to the students and makes them feel seen in the curriculum and appreciated.” While Mills never officially announced their support for the community, the introduction of the ethnic studies course paired with the personal choice teachers made

“It reminds me of the rights that we have, to be yourself and love who you want”-Liam Glass-Hussan

to hang pride flags to show their support, the school has slowly shifted its education to be more inclusive. LGBTQ+ history is American history. It has been ingrained into our society, and it has affected the America we live in today. Making sure to honor and remember historical figures’ hardships and challenges is an important step in coming together as a community.

“Important to me because there were so many people who risked their lives to have what we have today.”-Vannessa Rivas

Our names are Michaela and Isabelle, and we were participants in the School of the New York Times program this past

summer. Spending 2 weeks alone in New York City with complete strangers taught us about a world outside of Millbrae while learning about journalism from industry professionals animated our passion for learning and writing stories. Here is what our experiences were like:

Michaela’s Perspective:

from Beijing, China), a news story about the comMy name is Michaela Gon- was we met the rest of our 20th- munity in Jackson Heights zalez, and my time in New York City this past summer was the most eye-opening experience of my life. Writing in the Big City was the class I took while participating in the School of the New York Times (SoNYT). Spending two weeks alone in New York and meeting people from all around the world showed me the vastness of stories beyond my own. I had been to New York a few days before, but nothing could have prepared me for this experience. I walked from the Columbus Circle subway station in the muggy heat with my suitcase, backpack, tote bag, and “New York, New York” looping in my headphones. Over 500 high school students stayed at Fordham University, which meant friend groups were forming fast. After I met my roommates (Emily was from Truckee, CA, and Serena

floor community. This was when I began to meet my classmates, but also when I learned of other courses offered: Fashion, Photography, and Film, Inside the U.N, Sports Marketing, Creative Writing, and Public Policy and Activism, to name a few. Through the next two weeks, my class, Writing in the Big City, touched on broad journalism elements such as learning how to write food reviews from Pete Wells, a food critic who famously slammed Guy Fieri’s Manhattan restaurant in 2012. We also learned how to write profile articles; for this, we interviewed Erica Pandey, a Senior Reporter at the publication Axios. Our professor for the entire course was Seth Kugel, a travel writer for the New York Times, who has a travel column called Tripped Up. Every class had a final project, and ours was to write

in Queens. My group and I wrote about police criminalizing street vending pictures. Although I loved learning about stories and how to report, a big takeaway from this experience was having the liberty to travel anywhere in Manhattan (in the span of 2 hours). Classes usually ended at around 4, so from 5 until our 9 o’clock curfew, my friends and I would take a subway ride to The Met, Washington Square Park, the Lower East Side, Soho, and even Brooklyn. Often, the school would plan outings, like when we saw New York, New York on Broadway, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and a tour of the New York Times Building! New York reveals the true highs and lows of life. Journalism shows the beauty of interpreting other’s stories. I fell in love with both all over again

Michaela Gonzalez: Middle College Student

GROUP PHOTO: Michaela and other SoNYT students gathering for a group photo.

Michaela Gonzalez: Middle College Student

BUILDING:Building in New York City.

Michaela Gonzalez: Middle College Student

PHOTO: Students in front of the NYT.

Isabelle’s Perspective: I was new to that challenged us to use what My name is Isabelle Yang, the Although journalism world, I was we learned in the classroom.

Isabelle Yang: Mills High School Student

BEREAL: Isabelle and her roommates making a BeReal of the view in NYC.

Isabelle Yang : Mills High School Student

QR CODE: Code to see the SoNYT.

Isabelle Yang: Mills High School Student

SELFIE:Picture in the SoNYT building.

and this past summer, I attended the School of New York Times, taking a class called Writing in the Big City. From exploring the Upper West Side for our final project to laughing with my roommates, Maria from Puerto Rico and Jiaying from LA, my experience in New York was a core memory that will stay with me forever. Those two weeks were filled with unique opportunities and have significantly impacted my life in various ways, as the people I met there will be lifelong friends, and the knowledge I’ve gained will assist me throughout my academic career. In addition, traveling to New York alone allowed me to have a chance to be independent in a busy city full of life.

interested in writing and was eager to learn more about journalism specifically. When I got the opportunity to go to SoNYT, it allowed me to discover a new passion for journalism and introduced the basics of this career. Throughout the term, our professor, Ari Goldman, taught us about the structure of a news article, how to interview, and how a newsroom runs. Along with doing activities in the classroom, we also got multiple opportunities to put the skills we learned into practice. My professor took us on tours of several Upper West Side monuments, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, and Columbia University’s Journalism Graduate School, creating assignments

Furthermore, the guest speakers were employed NYT writers and professionals with an abundance of information and impressive backgrounds in the field of journalism. Our final project was to choose a monument in the Upper West Side and form a news story. We were required to uncover any current news by interviewing people at the site and researching. This highlighted everything we had learned throughout the term and demonstrated the entire process of writing and publishing a news article in the real world. I am beyond grateful for this life-changing experience and will cherish the memories I have from the School of New York Times forever.

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Nightmare On Millbrae Ave. Is It Safe to Trick-or-Treat This Halloween? By: Ameena Stringer Staff Writer

The Halloween spirit is all about the haunting, mysterious, and

wonderful sensations. It’s time to allow our imaginations to run wild and enjoy the thrill of the unknown, from dressing up in inventive costumes to decorating haunted houses. Halloween brings out the fun side in all of us, whether we’re carving pumpkins, watching frightening movies, or going trick-or-treating. So let us prepare for a spellbinding celebration! But due to recent crimes in Millbrae should we all second guess how to celebrate this joyful holiday? August 14th, a woman was groped on Millbrae trail, suspect sought. The suspect is described as, perhaps 30 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, and wearing a “Wall Street Journal ‘’ hoodie. At 7:35 p.m. Sunday, the incident occurred along the Spur Trail near Millbrae Avenue. The guy approached a 28-year-old woman on the path and touched her from behind, according to police. The investigation remains open. Another sighting of this man appeared, August 16th a 38-year-old woman stated she was walking down Poplar Avenue with her son on Tuesday night when a man approached her from behind and touched her. Perhaps this will happen to children and others walking alone trick or treating on Halloween. Due to the fact that everyone is dressed up and unrecognizable, predators may feel like this is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of this and violate more victims. Let us not forget what happened at the Mills football game, two teens who were robbed by three teenagers in ski masks who were armed. The streets of Millbrae have seen an escalated amount of crimes; do we take the chance and go out on Halloween or will we have to prepare ourselves?

Some students have a few statements and stories they would like to share regarding feeling high-risked in Millbrae. Adriana Issa (9) comments to the question, Do you feel safe at night in Millbrae? “No..because I’ve heard of a lot of recent crimes. And I was one of those people. I was chased by a man who was following me around with my friend.” Two girls were just trying to walk a dog during a quiet night in Millbrae. Another personal affliction of parents is the worry surrounding letting their children go out at night, “After what has [been happening] I have been worried…” Antonio Duran (9) expresses. The people who used to enjoy going out at night with friends or even themselves to get fresh air, seemingly cannot do that as comfortably anymore. A parent in our community has commented about late night safety in Millbrae. “Yes and no, [about feeling safe in Millbrae] because I grew up in Millbrae. Now that recent crime rates are rising I don’t feel as safe as I used to.” Diyana Hassan states. Millbrae was always that city that was known as secure and quiet, without much worry of stepping out at night for a short walk. From words of a long residence even she is detached from that reliability. Despite Millbrae’s latest patterns, there are ways we can help bring joy to a good holiday and a better tomorrow. Some solutions that were brought up were extra patrols and faster Millbrae Police appearances. “If things happen, report it soon, let’s not wait until things happen,” a second comment from Duran. Creating memories is a super important aspect of a person’s life, holidays especially are what brings communities and people together, so stay safe this Halloween!

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reating fear and scaring people are the purpose of horror movies. Good horror movies scare many people and people talk about their fears of horror movies. There are different types of fears and good horror movies should inflict the most fear from their audiences. Some of them are fear of being alone, fear of darkness and fear of an unknown thing. To make these fears better there are some things used. They are used to make horror movies and they are what make a good horror movie. Some things that make a good horror movie are suspense, sound designs, costume design, makeup and well-developed characters. Suspense is one of the things used for good horror movies. It is used for making viewers nervous and anxious. It makes the viewers think about what might happen next. Horror movies usually stay scary most of the time while the movies are playing. It is because suspense was used. One example of suspenseful horror movies is “The Conjuring”. Another thing that makes good horror movies is sound designs. Sound designs that fit well with scary situations are important for horror movies. When the characters are hiding from monsters,

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By: Sang Choi Staff Writer sound designs can be the heart beating sound of the characters and ambient music that makes the viewers feel scared. If the sound design is loud music it will not make sense because the situation in the movie should be quiet. “Alien” is one example of horror movies that have good sound designs. Costume design and makeup are also important for good horror movies. One of the examples is “Friday The 13th”. They help the viewers feel more scared but they make viewers laugh when they are not designed well. Good horror movies also need well-developed characters. “Scream” is an example of horror movies that have well-developed characters. Horror movies are scary things happening to characters inside the movie and if the viewers don’t care about what is happening to them that horror movie is not well-made. Viewers should care about the characters. To make viewers care about the characters the characters need to be well-developed. The characters should have reason for their actions. If there is a character that acts alone and fights with other characters when it is a dangerous situation viewers will not understand and will not care about the character. These are some things that can make good horror movies. Horror movies’ purpose is to scare the audience and to do that adding things and deleting things are important.

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was as a test of knowledge. The SAT is a multiple choice test, meaning that answers lack full insight into the students’ thought process. While no multiple choice test is perfect, the absence of reasoning or explanation for the student’s answer makes it difficult for educators to gauge the actual depth of the student’s knowledge. Ms. Mack discussed the effectiveness of these By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor tests, bringing up the research that has been conducted concerning the “4,-0"'"*"$3&.5&%3+!"$3%& /03-.+3&("G+0(0$2&3"%3&%,.("%.” In the research, Ms. Mack recalls that “3-")&5.+$!&3-43&3-"("& ith the PSAT and SAT season in full bloom, -4%$73&8""$&*+,-&.5&4&!0E"("$,"A&H'"(411&03& the buzz of test prep and SAT scores have been !."%&%""*&10B"&3"%3&%,.("%&*"4%+("&.$1)&4&540(1)& circulating around Mills. The recent introduction of the PSAT for free on October 14 inspired many $4((./&%"3&.5&%B011%&3-43&,4$&8"&4&10331"&-"1#5+1& 8+3&!"C$03"1)&/.$73&3"11&3-"&5+11&#0,3+("A” sophomores and juniors to take advantage of this The counselors also brought up the fact that opportunity, but would they have done so had it the overwhelming amount of questions can elicit not been so readily available? Recently, there have been many reforms in the test stress, or test anxiety, which can obfuscate a college admissions system. Not only with the June student’s actual aptitude. This phenomenon is not uncommon among students with the traditional 29, 2023 Supreme Court decision on affirmative importance academia, parents and peers have action, but also with the preceding decision to placed on the desire to do well on the SAT. go “test blind.” Reformed accommodations have Due these pressures, tutoring programs and been adopted in an attempt to better the equity SAT preparation classes have become a popular and diversity of the college admissions process as means to getting ahead of the crowd — but at a whole. And so the question lingers: Is it still necessary what cost? Due to the competitive environment surfor students to dedicate their time and efforts to rounding SAT achievement, many students feel achieve a high score on the SAT? As experts in the field, I interviewed our coun- pressured to get a leg up by taking tutoring proselors on the relevance of SAT scores to a student’s grams and/or SAT preparation classes, often at a high cost of money and time. With all the money application. Counselor Mack highlighted that the funneling into SAT preparation and adminisdecision to take the SATs “!"#"$!%&'"()&*+,-& tration, an industry unto itself has been created .$&/-0,-&,.11"2"%&%3+!"$3%&/4$3&3.&4##1)&5.(6” that may be distracting to providing a fair and adding that while some private colleges continue to consider SAT scores, many have transitioned to balanced evaluation of a student’s qualification for going “test blind”, or to not consider SAT and ACT higher education. On the other hand, there are colleges who still scores. provide merit scholarships that can be helpful Ms.Murtagh, college career and financial for high scoring students, and according to Ms. advisor, asserted that “3-"("7%&*4)8"&4&5"/&#(09 '43"&,.11"2"%&:/-.&%3011&,.$%0!"(&;<=&%,.("%>&8+3& Mack, they “,4$&*4B"&4&#("33)&802&!0E"("$,".” However, due to this tutoring system, middle class .+(&?@%&4$!&@;?%&$.&1.$2"(&!.AAA=-"("7%&$.& students are set at a disadvantage for opportuni4!'4$342"&3.&34B0$2&3-"*&:0$&3-43&,4%">.” Both Ms.Murtagh and Ms.Mack established that course ties like these. Moreover, these preparation classes often span for months, taking up every weekend rigor and GPA were among the most important morning, which is time that could be spent simply factors in admissions, whether it be in combinaspending time with family or friends. But instead, tion with or in absence of the SAT. students are encouraged to spend another day of Next, I looked into how effective the SAT

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their week stressing over academic matters, something that many would simply term a “road bump” in the larger scheme of things, not taking into account the toll this schedule takes on students’ health. Ms. Murtagh emphasized that using your free time to do what you are truly passionate about is key. As a former college admissions board officer herself, she recounts that administrators have taken a holistic approach to students. In other words, it’s the extracurriculars and hobbies that you invest time into that truly reflect who you are as a student and as a person. She encourages students to explore the different opportunities around them, such as taking a job, volunteer, or club position. To her, this showcases more of who the student is, and to colleges, this reads clearer than a numbered SAT score. “H+(&%3+!"$3%&-"("&43&I011%&41("4!)&,-419 1"$2"&3-"*%"1'"%&4$!&3-")&/.(B&'"()&-4(!&3.& 2"3&4&2..!&"!+,430.$AAAJ&/.+1!&10B"&3.&34B"&.$"& 1"%%&%3("%%&.E&.+(&%3+!"$37%&%-.+1!"(%,” Ms. Murtagh expressed. This statement rings more than enough truth among our student body, and it’s important that we recognize the implications that the SATs carry. While it will always remain a personal choice to take the SAT, the pressure that we tax on students to feel obligated to take the SAT is no longer necessary, nor is it productive in the long run.

San Mateo High School, October 14: Students anxiously await PSAT administration in hallway.

Navigating Senior Year Finances: Advice and Aid By: Joshua Choe, Sports Editor From outings for getting boba, to countless ACT also pricing at $55 and $60-$85, respectively. hours spent online shopping, all seniors know what it’s like to be spending their hard earned money on various livelihoods. At this age however, it’s time to start learning how to be financially literate; after all, after the transition into financial independence and adulthood, parents won’t be around to cover expenses. For now, however,&C$4$,"&0%&4%&%0*#1"&4%&4& (.+2-&"%30*43"&.5&/-"("&*.$")&0%&8"0$2&%#"$36& 4!D+%30$2&4,,.(!0$21)6&4$!&#.(30.$0$2&*.$")& 3.&!0E"("$3&,43"2.(0"%. As seniors, money starts to become more of an issue apart from reaching independence financially. Costs of numerous necessary fees start accumulating and this can often be a burden on not just the senior but on parents’ and guardians’ pockets as well. ;,-..1&("143"!&"F#"$%"%&,4$&%34(3&4!!0$2& +#, for one. Photo memories and yearbooks aren’t necessary expenses but many do want to remem-

ber their last year at high school, as senior year is objectively the most enjoyable year of high school, as well as it being the last year for many to have fun with friends before college splits them up. As the last year of high school, prom also becomes a bigger prospective, as more may want to “go all out” on their last year, with extravagant dresses and suits. Senior robes and hats also cost around $50, another expense that can quickly add up. Yearbook costs come in at $100 this year, a price that has been steadily rising from the past years. Photos for individuals, clubs, and sports teams have also been the same case. Senior pictures are another huge expense, typically clocking in at another $100, with printed pictures in various packages starting at $25 to over $100. <$.3-"(&/4)&"F#"$%"%&4!!&+#&0%&/03-&"F9 #"$%"%&3-43&4("&("143"!&3.&,.11"2". College application fees are often upwards of $80 per college, with standardized testing in the forms of SAT or

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We Call for Compassion and Action: Addressing the Impact of Global Events on Students By: Noor Abdullah, Opinions Editor

In light of recent horrific events in the Middle East, the Mills Thunderbolt

feels compelled to address an inadequacy in the recognition and support of students from under-represented groups who feel an emotional and social isolation from the school community as world events ravage their native homelands. In September, thousands of Moroccans and Libyans lost their lives after their countries were struck by multiple natural disasters, namely devastating earthquakes in Morocco and horrific floods in Libya. Since the beginning of October, large scale earthquakes have also occurred in Afghanistan. At Mills, and schools throughout the district, students from these areas quietly suffered, lived with uncertainty and fear, wondering if their relatives were injured or worse, killed. Currently, the latest outbreak of violence in Palestine and Israel only intensifies. People in these countries continue to suffer as many are left without shelter nor access to medical aid, electricity, and water. The shockwaves of these calamities have crossed the ocean and struck close to home as students from the region restlessly worry. Within our diverse district are students with heritage from every corner of the world, including the Middle East. For these students, their ties to their native countries are still strong, rooted by family in the region. Stronger yet, are the worries and fear that they have been grappling within recent weeks and months. In times like these, students hurt mentally and emotionally. They struggle to focus and succeed at school as questions like “Is my family ok?” are constantly on their minds. Adding to their turmoil is the feeling of neglect they have expressed experiencing at school as the institutions meant to support them have not lived up to that promise. During the natural disasters dismantling lives across Morocco, Libya, and Afghanistan, there was notably no district or school outreach. There was complete silence. Students were left to navigate the trauma of these events alone. In light of the recent Palestine-Israel war, there was a statement released by the district, but no official statement has since been published since as the casualties continue to increase. Nor has there been any further efforts to offer students any kind of emotional support to help them navigate these tenuous times. The intensifying violence in Palestine and Israel is often treated as a taboo topic within institutions. As high tensions and greatly conflicting beliefs are intertwined through this conflict– as well as great political divide. Institutions like our San Mateo School District often opt to remain silent. The silence stems from intentions to protect the peace within the district and prevent disputes, yet their well-meaning efforts are counterproductive and can cause more harm than good. In the face of increasing chaos and death, the very last thing that schools and the district should be doing is remaining silent. When schools are silent about polarized events it doesn’t just leave struggling children feeling unseen, but it allows ignorance to grow and prevail. Ignorance is dangerous– it creates division and in times like these it sows hatred and fear. Across the country, Islamophobic, anti-Semetic, and racist attacks are on the rise. Two weeks ago, six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadea Al-Fayoume was killed in an Islamophobic act of hate. The murderer was spurred on by his misconceptions regarding Palestinians, causing him to lack comprehension of the little boy’s humanity. The terror has crossed into our borders, we must act to prevent it from entering our school district. As places of education, schools are responsible for countering ignorance. Students must be made to feel secure emotionally, physically, and academically. We must develop forms that allow us to educate people about these

issues. To inform people about how these events affect human life. In doing so, we can begin to combat ignorance. This will bring students together and help them feel supported. It will allow our community to feel safer and more united. Students have started to act. The MENASA Alliance held a demonstration in school to voice their concerns and to raise awareness for the tragic loss of life taking place and the impact it holds on students. The group has also initiated a petition calling for action. Now, it is Mills’ responsibility to respond. It’s imperative that the schools step up and set protocols for how to handle tragedies moving forward. The schools shouldn’t just rely on student action, they should be at the forefront. It is necessary to act NOW. We can not wait around for emotional distress to deepen and for ignorance to blossom. Schools should focus on immediate and direct responses to tragedies that have the potential to weigh heavily upon students’ mental health and well-being. Schools have the ability to identify students and groups that may be sentimentally connected to the recent calamities. Initiating dialogue with these students is the initial step to supporting them. At Mills, Principal Duszynski reached out to the MENASA Alliance to engage in discussion with the group and give them the opportunity to voice their troubles. This opportunity for dialogue and moment of recognition can be relieving for students who may have been unsure about reaching out on their own. While group exchanges can be sufficient support for some students, others that are more severely impacted may require one-on-one counseling. By communicating directly with affected students, administrators develop a broader understanding of their individual needs and ensure no one is left feeling alone and unsupported during challenging times. Moreover, it is crucial to address these events with students who may not have a direct connection to them. School-wide education is vital for students who may be oblivious of the events taking place and the disruptions that their peers are experiencing. This can also be achieved without large assemblies or a large amount of class time. Brief discussions regarding current events can be incorporated into Social Studies classes. Many social studies teachers already educate their students on these social topics, and so should other classes. Teachers may also encourage respectful discourse amongst students regarding these topics, with use of the facts and context they should learn in class. These efforts will directly foster more awareness between students and across campus. Lastly, but very importantly, schools and the district must address the recent rise in hate crimes across the country. The administration must discourage ignorance, condemn acts of hate, and reassure students that their safety remains a top priority. These measures must reach further than Middle Eastern students and apply to all groups that may need extra attention during difficult circumstances. The solutions are simple: reach out to affected students, create awareness among students without direct ties, and be sure to educate against misconceptions and hate that arise in times like these. All of these solutions share a common element– dialogue. Speaking, listening, and exchanging stories should become protocol moving forward. There must be an end to the silence.

From the staff of The Mills Thunderbolt, we pledge to always give space to student voices. For this we introduce our column, Vikings’ Voices, where students can send in ideas, comments, and concerns they want addressed. Students, to share your thoughts, email thunderbolteditors@smuhsd.org.

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Boba Bots Navigate the Highs & Lows of CalGames By: Janelle Pantilion; Staff Writer

ills’ robotics team the Boba Bots underwent adversity at CalGames earlier this month, placing 39th out of 42 schools on October 8, 2023. In the first week of October, the Boba Bots participated in their first competition of the season known as CalGames. CalGames is an off-season FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) run tournament: an annual event operated with other local high school teams. This year, it was hosted at Woodside High School in Woodside, CA. Due to being an off-season competition, the results don’t account to any of the teams current standings. The sequence of games are solely a chance for each school to utilize their previously built robot one last time before moving forward with another design. In this case, “Tea-Rex” was the contender. The Friday prior to competition is called “load-in”, giving small groups of students per school the opportunity to set up. The Boba Bots packed their essentials, loaded them into the van,

and headed to Woodside. There they began laying out the pit, an area where team technicians fix the robot between matches. Daniel Rea (10), works in the operations department as a first year robotics member and recalls

ketball game,” elaborating there were so many people and how he hadn’t truly understood how big the robotics community is. The load-in Friday is also a moment where groups can familiarize the host school’s layout,

my first ever match and it was really interesting.” He commended the uplifting atmosphere: “All the people there were nice, you could ask other teams for spare parts or tools and they’d help.” Day two consisted of qualifi-

Girls’ Tennis Team, Mills High School MILLS HIGH SCHOOL : Two students of the robotics club stand over their machine, making f inal adjustments and f ixes

stepping foot into the competition space not knowing what to expect. When he entered the event, it seemed “almost like a Mills football or bas-

get a scope of other robots, and hold a practice match. Freshman, Karthik Joshi (9), the robot control driver explained, “We had one practice match, it was

cation matches. Matches after matches were performed and emotions ran high throughout the day. Returning sophomore Ayushi Swami (10), an elec-

tronics lead, described that as many members were new to the competition experience, leads and returning members “took on a lot of pressure because of the growing team and everyone learning [the ins and outs].” Later on, she learned that she would have to step up and join the drive team for the weekend, despite having minimal experience. Scoring got better as time progressed however that didn’t entail additional roadblocks. “Our robot broke down… a lot,” voiced Joshi. The ambitious environment demanded frequent quick and on the spot changes, but the Boba Bots pushed through.“We’re very good at taking in pressure, there were a lot of changes but we handled them well,” expressed Swami... Construction lead, Eduardo Galindo (11) praises the drive team, “The driving team did the best that they could, it’s mostly a brand new team Article Continued on

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Girl’s JV Volleyball Team Undefeated By: Isabelle Yang; Copy Editor

urrently the Mills JV girls volleyball team is undefeated with a record of 12-0 in league. After beating every other team in their league twice and only losing one set the entire season, the team has earned first place in league. Staying consistent to maintain their record, however, hasn’t always come easily. Behind the winning scores of the team’s games is hard work and teamwork. Noelle Young (10), JV’s starting setter and captain, reflects on the season, which she personally believes has gone well. Young explains how “...the team has worked together to overcome challenges…” especially ones they faced towards the beginning of the season, and highlights that communication has been a key component when facing any diff icult situations individually or as a team. Recently, the team had lost its f irst set of the season in a close battle to Woodside High School. The number two seeded team in the league, right behind Mills, took the f irst

set with a score of 20-25. Despite starting off slow, the Mills team was able to bounce back and beat Woodside in three sets, with the f inal scores being 25-18 and 15-10, protecting their perfect record and demonstrating their seamless teamwork and determination. Furthermore, Young describes how important team chemistry is. She expresses how “everyone on the team has created a great connection with one another…” which has allowed them to play at a high level and compete against challenging teams. Along with feeling connected within the team, Young emphasizes the signif icance of positive energy on the court. She says, “We have created more and more cheers for us to use to encourage each other.” She believes cheering lifts their energy on the court and has made practices and games much more enjoyable, resulting in the team playing at their best. Some of the JV team is also often seen on the varsity volleyball

team’s sidelines to support and cheer them on. Coach Kathy Weingand also agrees that the team’s cheering during and before games “... can be intimidating for the other team.” In addition to their energy, Coach Weingand says their strengths are hitting and serving, elaborating that “... they know how to attack the ball.” She acknowledges that the team’s skill level is currently “in a good spot,” with such skills Although the JV team has gone undefeated this season in league and has overcome every challenge they have faced, Coach Weingand wishes they had more opportunities similar to this game. She had hoped to play against different teams to demonstrate their progress and improvement. To f inish out their season, JV will be playing their last home game against Capuchino this week. They hope to continue to compete and play at their highest potential throughout the rest of this season.

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Girls’ Tennis Senior Night By: Noor Abdullah & Julia Xia

Opinions Editor & Features Editor

he girls’ tennis team has been dominating courts in the Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division, holding an impressive record of 11-2. These successes were celebrated on October 12th, which marked both Senior Night and the team’s tenth win of the season. With seven thrilling matches against Westmoor High School, two bunnies in the audience- the designated team mascots, and 16 boxes of pizza, the day was filled with suspense and laughter. The day started as the players and managers arrived to the tennis courts and were greeted by balloons, flyers, and the cheer team. Enthusiastic family and friends arrived soon after, arms loaded with food. With full plates, everyone settled in to watch the matches that would secure the team’s double digit win. The seniors of the team were set to showcase the skills they had honed through their years in the sport by playing singles matches: Ayana Watabiki (12) competed in Singles 1, Reina Watabiki (12) in singles 2, and Samantha Padilla (12) in Singles 4. Ayana Watabiki gave the performance of the day. In a match lasting nearly two hours, she delivered perfect serves, well-aimed rallies, and rapid volleys. A tie after the first two sets led to a third set which lasted 17 games. The intense match resulted in a win for Westmoor’s Clarise Wu and a score of 5-7, 6-1, 7-10. Reina Watabiki was displayed unwavering focus on the court, quick on her feet and precise in her form. Her impressive playing was reflected in her near perfect win, with a score of 6-1, 6-2. When asked to provide insight on their strategies for playing matches, both Ayana and Reina stated, “Always trust yourself.” Samantha Padilla, who usually plays doubles, faced off in new territory during her Singles 4 match. It was an attention-holding match as she was neck and neck, game for game, and left the stands holding their breath. The match ended in a close 5-7, 5-7, with Westmoor taking the win. When asked to comment on her proudest moments from the game, Samantha shared, “My serves were really consistent. I #served.”

Girls’ Tennis Team, Mills High School MILLS HIGH SCHOOL: The girls’ tennis team poses for a picture on the tennis courts, celebrating their impressive 11-2 record

In addition to the seniors’ matches, Mills won another four. Singles 3 player Kylie Huynh (10) secured a perfect score of 6-0, 6-0. Doubles 1 players Kaylee Chang (9) and Natalie Cheng (10) claimed a 6-0,6-1 victory. Doubles 2 players Sage Lowe (11) and Taylor Gee (10) also won with a perfect score of 6-0, 6-0. And lastly, Doubles 3 players Emily Anning (9) and Mia Khan (11) won with a score of 6-0, 6-4. The team ended the day with an overall score of five matches won and two lost, defeating Westmoor and winning their tenth win of the season. Every point in these matches was hard fought, and every win hard earned. The team’s rigorous schedule averages three practices and two games per week, with individual training encouraged on weekends. The team has thrived under the guidance of Coach John Daquioag and Assistant Coach Gilbert Chang (AKA Coach G). Together, they devote much of their time to helping the team

Girl’s Water Polo Season By: Abigail Chai

he 2023 season for the Mills girls’ water polo team was one to remember, as it had both its challenges and successes. This year in particular was especially different, as there was a clear lack of seniors on the girls team. However, Morgan Chu (11), was able to step up and led the team this season, persistently showing strong dedication to the team. In her third year of water polo, Chu is now well versed in the sport, consistently demonstrating strong skills in the water. In her first year of waterpolo she was titled ‘MVP’ whilst in sophomore year was given ‘best offensive player’, creating waves early on. Chu, the appointed team captain of the 2023 season, shared the obstacles and triumphs of the year. Chu is no stranger to the role as a team captain, as she held the same position on her softball team last year. Using her previous leadership knowledge, it allowed her to lead the team without much difficulty. She emphasized the importance of helping the team collectively reach their goals this season, along with her communication with the girls, trying her best to help them when needed. Before the season officially began, there was a shortage of girls on the team, posing the question if there would even be a team this year. Chu cited her initial concerns surrounding the circumstances stating, “I was worried in the beginning because I was really looking forward to playing this year.” Girls’ Tennis Team, Mills High School MILLS HIGH SCHOOL: The girls’ water polo team pose for a picture in front of the pool

Luckily, after pulling some strings, they were able to garner enough girls to continue the season, which Chu expressed gratitude towards. With the addition of new girls to the team from different grades, there was also the introduction of a new coach. Since 2020, the girls water polo team has been coached by Christy Wong, a Mills alumni. However, 2022 marked her last year coaching the team, meaning Mills had to find another coach to fill her role. Before the 2022 school year had ended in May, the girls were able to meet their new coach for the year, Marissa Moreno. Initially, Chu found it to be “rough” whilst trying to adjust to the new coach as she was unfamiliar with how Moreno played the sport but as the season progressed, the team was able to adjust to Moreno’s coaching style... Article Continued on millsthunderbolt.com

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