WelcOMing the OM-azing Mr. McMillan

Introducing our Newest Assistant Principal From working for the government to serving as an educator at various schools, we are introducing our newest 10th-grade Assistant Principal, Mr. McMillan, to the Mill. Shockingly, he is an alumnus of Wilde Lake, now working at his rival school. He has 20+ years of experience working with students, though not only as a teacher, but also as a basketball … Continue reading WelcOMing the OM-azing Mr. McMillan

Living In The Shadows

The Effect of ICE on The Hispanic Community Within the Hispanic community, there has been a severe threat that has plagued many families. Specifically, there has been a recent outburst of ICE detainments, most directed towards the Latino community. According to the Cato Institute, a public policy research organization, “One in five ICE arrests are Latinos on the streets with no criminal past or removal … Continue reading Living In The Shadows

Life on Mars?

Potential biosignatures of Martian life. The potential discovery of the century: a sample collected from Jezero Crater on Mars by the Perseverance rover hints at the possibility of ancient Martian life.  Collected on July 21st, 2024, the sample collected from a rock dubbed “Cheyava Falls” was analyzed by Perseverance using several instruments in its onboard lab to analyze the minerals in the rocks. This data … Continue reading Life on Mars?

What’s Up At the Supreme Court?

The High Court Begins a New Season Shadowed by the public outrage of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the limitation of accountability for the president, and upholding laws including bans on transgender surgeries, the Supreme Court is starting a new term filled with many difficult cases that will impact the everyday lives of Americans. This year’s term began on October 6th, 2025. Some of … Continue reading What’s Up At the Supreme Court?

Day of the Dead Significance in Hispanic Culture

Explaining the Traditions and Origins of the Holiday What if remembering the dead wasn’t about sadness, but a joyful celebration of life and love? In Hispanic culture, the Day of the Dead does exactly that.  Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, is a Hispanic holiday mainly observed in Mexico that focuses on honoring deceased loved ones. It is celebrated annually on November … Continue reading Day of the Dead Significance in Hispanic Culture