One of the first things that can set the tone for each school year is the school motto. This year, the word “optimize” is plastered on every teacher’s door, but what does that really mean? The motto...

It’s no secret that Mill Valley is an incredibly successful school with students who are proud to go here. We have some of the most successful programs in the state, from academics to state championship...

Three years ago today, May 19, 2020, we were uncertain on what the future would hold. COVID-19 numbers were continuing to climb charts at an alarming rate, a federal election was only a few months upon...

As someone with transgender friends and family and as a queer person myself, the recent passage of various anti-trans legislation in the state of Kansas and surrounding areas is a serious concern. At present...

With wildfires in Australia, severe flooding in the Middle East, tropical cyclone Freddy hitting southern Africa and severe droughts and heat waves in California there are new levels of climate change...

We’ve all been urged to “go green” since our first introduction to environ- mentalism in third grade, when we learned to recycle and reduce our carbon footprint. However, the recent approval of the...

Picture this: you’re sitting in Mr. Shull’s AP Literature class, about to crack open your copy of Pride and Prejudice and you’re absolutely dreading it. This is the reality for many students who...

It is no secret that many teens struggle with maintaining healthy habits. With adults expressing concerns about things like a lack of sleep, caffeine addiction and unhealthy eating habits to no avail,...

As the final stretch of the school year looms closer, students begin to set their focus on raising their grades, seemingly at any cost. In reality, by focusing exclusively on grades and scores, many students...

Almost everyone has been called a copycat before. It’s within human nature to feel inspired by someone’s work and want to accomplish that same greatness.  But we’ve also all been on the other side...

For many, the month of December is synonymous with holiday spirit. It is a time to be cheerful and generous, a happy month to end a long year of work and accomplishments. However, for high school students,...