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The Spellbinder

The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

The Spellbinder

The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

The Spellbinder

Summer Calm: Here are some techniques for stress reduction and relaxation.
Features
Stress less, live more
Adriana Orozco, Multimedia Editor and Social Media Editor • 43 minutes ago

Stress Less, Live More Journaling, listening to music, nature walks and setting boundaries. All of these coping mechanisms can help with your...

Positive and negative peer pressure can influence the way you manage life.
Features
What is peer pressure?
Nataly Morales, Co-Editor-in-Chief • 19 hours ago

When you think of peer pressure, the first thing that may pop into your head is negativity. However, peer pressure is not just full of negative...

Summer weather calls for summer fun!
Features
Student hangouts during warm weather
Brianna Tovar Gonzalez, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

People go to all sorts of fun places during the summer; they go to the beach, to the park, to go get ice cream, travel, visit zoos and attend...

Research has shown popular skin care brands containing harmful chemicals that can cause cancer.
Opinion
How do MCHS students feel towards the discovery of cancer causing chemicals found in popular skincare brands?
Citlali Zavala Tinoco, News Editor • April 24, 2024

How do students feel about the finding of cancer-causing chemicals found in skincare? Skin care, sunscreen, dry shampoo, perfumes. These products contain the chemical named benzoyl peroxide, which is a popular substance...

Join Wizards for Water: train for a half marathon, fundraise for those without water, make a difference in your health, and others lives.
Opinion
Wizards for Water: Join the magic of running
Johana Carmona, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

Wizards for Water is a running club we have here at Middle College High School. Training usually starts in the second semester. This club isn’t only about running but about fundraising money for children and others who...

The thrifting experience brings joy to all ages and wallets
Opinion
Why thrifting is beneficial
Andres Morales, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

Thrifting in the past was associated with poverty and the need for humans to save on the cost of clothing. Many people did not have the money to purchase new clothes from huge department stores and therefore turned to thrifting....

Music has the power to take us back to the past.
A&E
The nostalgic power of music
Nataly Morales, Features Editor • March 22, 2024

During my middle school years, I used to play the flute as a stress reliever. Since playing the flute took time and effort, it was a form of music I enjoyed doing for quite some time. It became a source of distraction I used...

Despite Disney being well known and beloved by many, people have slowly started to fall into dislike of the brand, finding the movies that have started to come out more lackluster than before.
A&E
Disney's decline in film quality
Dianna Razo, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

You head to the movie theater, ticket in hand to see Disney’s new film released. You buy your food, head down to your theater room number and get to your seat. As the movie trudges along you start to take note of the similarities...

There are many upsides and downsides to using streaming services.
A&E
How did streaming services impact the music industry?
Sandy Robles-Agustin, Staff Writer • March 11, 2024

How did streaming services impact the music industry? With the rise of streaming services, the ever-growing music industry has entered an excellent period. Listeners have embraced the ease of use of digital platforms and...

You should know about the lead contamination issue thats been haunting Santa Ana for decades.
News
What's wrong with the lead contamination in Santa Ana?
Daniel Solis, Social Media Editor • February 22, 2024

What's wrong with the lead contamination in Santa Ana? In the heart of Santa Ana, a hidden danger silently flows through the soil, affecting...

Blooming Buds visits Jerome Park community garden.
News
MCHS Gardeners Blooming Buds plans for the future of their organization
Jazmin Lara Mota and Jaelyn Vega Ramos December 18, 2023

According to SantaAna.org, out of the 11 community gardens in California, there are only five in the city of Santa Ana. At such a low number,...

Ladies First members hosted this school-wide event to spread awareness of Domestic Violence to their peers.
News
Purple is more than a color: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2023

Purple. People wear outfits in different hues of purple, and people wear accessories all in purple. People wear purple ribbons, and people wear...

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