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
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
Halloween Crochet Tutorial Guide: (ch) →chain (dc) →double crochet (hdc) → half double crochet (sl st) → slip stitch (sc) → single crochet “Magic ring” → a ring made by chaining 3-4 and slip stitching into the first chain Picot → crocheting into the 1st chain after chaining 2, to create a “bump” Happy Halloween, OM! Today’s holiday is dedicated to dressing up in crappy … Continue reading Crochet Bat Idea
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 New for Fall 2025 As the air outside gains a chill and we’d rather stay bundled up inside, new books drop on the shelves for readers to enjoy. From long-awaited sequels to new authors to the scene, this fall book lineup promises to satisfy every kind of reader. Whether you’re craving fantasy, sci-fi, a good rom-com, or intriguing non-fiction, here are some titles you … Continue reading Anticipated Fall Book Releases
