May 6, 2024
Keeping in time with the Mills Community since 1917
The Crew team returned after spring break this week from an action-packed regatta that resulted in the Cyclones medaling in three out of five races.
After spending the week of spring break rigorously practicing twice a day in preparation for their race against Division 2 schools Humboldt State University, Seattle Pacific University, and Seattle University, the Cyclones headed out to Humboldt Bay on Saturday, March 31.
Spring officially starts this thursday and for many Mills students the allergy season has already begun.
"I wake up and have super puffy eyes, runny nose, and a heavy head," said senior Rogena Swick. "I feel like I'm in the clouds.
Mills students have the option of checking pollen counts online to gauge the severity of the Oakland and Berkeley area at www.
This past week, many students were sent scrambling for financial aid options after Mills College sent a letter notifying them that tuition will increase by 5 percent.
For the 2008-2009 school year, tuition will cost $34,170. This year's tuition costs $32,542.
On Jan. 14, for the fourth consecutive year in a row, Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Department (APER) was awarded the Jostens Community Service Award.
APER won the award for participating in the annual Cyclone Kickoff, where they spent an entire day cleaning and refurbishing three public middle schools in Oakland on September 10, 2006.
Excitement is palpable on and off the field for the Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (APER) department as they prepare for the upcoming spring season, which will include tennis, swimming, crew, and the first Mills track and field team in years.
Weekends on the Mills campus have been bustling recently with organized activities such as ultimate frisbee, playground games, yoga, and even kickball. You've seen the flyers. You've read the Facebook posts. You might have even heard it through the grapevine.
CNN recently aired a segment highlighting the newest trend sweeping college campuses: a smoke-free trend.
According to an article that appeared on CNN's Web site (CNN.com), nearly 60 colleges have adopted a smoke-free policy, restricting smoking throughout the campuses to either designated areas or off campus.