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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

The expectations versus reality of your senior year in high school.
Senior year: Deciding your life at 17
Brianna Tovar Gonzalez, Magazine Editor • 1 hour ago

For many, senior year in high school means prom, senior sunrise, homecoming, senior grad night, and graduation. Although senior year is filled...

Our teachers Mr. Moa and Mrs. Holte are an inspiration to many students in MCHS as well as great educators. But why did these people decide to take the path of teaching?
Why teachers are teachers
Damian Mondragon, Copy Editor • October 3, 2025

Throughout the years, our teachers have continued to work relentlessly to make sure students receive the best education possible. But did these...

Paleteros sell treats at Willard Intermediate.
Pushing more than a cart: the lives and struggles of local paleteros
Daisy Mateo, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2025

Under the blazing sun and through quiet streets, the familiar bell of a paletero’s cart echoes. It’s a sound that carries not just frozen...

SAUSD high school students fostering a strong school community: An important part of substance abuse prevention.
Opinion
The undeniable truth about substance abuse in Santa Ana schools
Daisy Torres Becerra, Copy Editor/A&E News Editor • October 3, 2025

Drug use has become an unsettling reality in Santa Ana schools, with students as young as 11 years old gaining access to pills, alcohol and vaping products that often go unnoticed by parents and adults. This brings awareness...

This year's first assembly theme was Rio!
Opinion
Hype in the halls: the spirit shift
Martin Padilla, Copy Editor / Multimedia Editor / Podcast Editor • October 3, 2025

Middle College High School has had incredible assemblies in the past years, but this year, they are amping things up. With more student involvement and creative twists, the assemblies feel more unique than ever. This year,...

Growing up too soon, many eldest daughters manage the weight of chores, homework, and sibling care.
Opinion
Growing up too soon: The oldest daughter experience
Adriana Orozco, Co-Editor-in-Chief / Multimedia Editor • October 3, 2025

From cleaning, homework, cooking and grocery shopping, all while maintaining good grades, eldest daughters are expected to handle it all. Many of us have experienced the overstimulation of being busy, but should an older...

A&E
Artwork created by Pyi Hein, Segerstrom Sophomore.
A&E
Why is fanart important in fandom culture?
Angela Garcia and Katelyn C. Alvarez October 3, 2025

If you are in any fandom space, then you have likely seen fanart before.. Though the question is, what exactly is the significance of fanart? Why do so many artists create it and why do fans like it? Fanart is a form of...

The Middle College High School 2025-2026 Dance Team gets ready to perform for the first assembly to welcome students back to school.
A&E
The future of the dance team
Abigail Ruiz, Copy Editor • October 3, 2025

With the new school year, there have been countless changes made to clubs at Middle College High School (MCHS). The dance team has experienced this firsthand as they switch advisors and are introduced to numerous concepts....

These childhood favorite cartoons, ranging from 1941 to 2011, can be found online through PBS. Discover why these classics continue to resonate with new and old audiences.
A&E
Animation: Beneficial or not?
Itzel Gonzalez and Suri Guevara-Aguilar September 22, 2025

Cartoons have been entertaining audiences for over a century. The first cartoon was made in 1908, starring a stick figure which comes to life, alongside other animated objects, created by Émile Cohl; its name is "Fantasmagorie." Most...

Screenshot of FAFSA website where students can apply for federal student aid.
News
Be intentional: Dual enrollment financial aid
Emmanuel Rodriguez Mejia, Co-Editor-in-chief • October 3, 2025

As dual enrollment programs surge in popularity across California, a surprising consequence is beginning to surface: students may be losing on...

Mr. Werner is the new principal at MCHS.
News
A new chapter for MCHS: Introducing Principal Werner
Joselin Cruz and Leilani T. Dang October 3, 2025

After the promotion of our former principal, Damon Voight, Middle College High School welcomes Scott Werner as the new principal who brings a...

The disturbing construction causes major traffic down Bristol St.
News
Bristol St. beautification: How recent construction effects walkability and traffic
Denise Pina and Audrey C. Cayetano October 3, 2025

A peaceful morning takes a sudden turn when you find yourself stuck in a long line of traffic on Bristol Street. The clock inches closer to 8:30...

How are are deportations affecting our community?
Podcast: The effects of deportations in our community
Guadalupe Brito, Karol Cabrera, and Jocelyn Diaz October 3, 2025

KAROL CABRERA: Hey Wizards, welcome back to another year of podcasts. Today we’ll be talking about a more serious topic that we don’t...

Join us as we dive into the delicious world of sushi at Sake2Me Sushi in Tustin! Over spring break, we sampled a wide variety of rolls and shared our tasty reviews. Tune in for a fun and flavorful food adventure!
Sake2Me Sushi Review
April 23, 2025
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