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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

Examining how MCHS Freshmen manage their stress.
End-of-year crunch: How MCHS freshmen manage stress
Belinda Fuentes, Staff Writer • May 29, 2025

As the school year draws close, MCHS freshmen are overwhelmed with final exams and late-night study sessions, pushing stress levels to an all-time...

Students taking US History this semester completed a variety of assignments on paper, including a rough draft and outline of their two most recent projects.
Switching back to pencil and paper?
Angelina Acevedo, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2025

It’s 8:30 a.m., and you walk into your first class of the day. You unzip your backpack and take out your laptop to check Canvas and start working...

Students feeling the weight of academic pressure, reflecting on expectations and their impact, questioning.
The effect of expectations on students
Stephanie Parra Bernabe, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

The 2024-25 school year is coming to an end, giving us an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come on our educational journeys. While some...

A deep dive into the aftermath of recent student reports reveals the impact on campus life, student trust, and administrative response. This article unpacks the key findings.
Opinion
What really happens when a student reports an issue?
Emily Melchor, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

In the fall of my sophomore year, I reported an issue to the office. A few days later, I learned the student involved had been suspended. However, much to my disappointment, the suspension only lasted three days. Then they...

Armando is remembered as someone who always complimented others and made them happy.
Opinion
More than a friend: Honoring the life and legacy of Armando Morales
Hush-Ke-Niya G. Vargas, Ashley J. Medrano, and Brisa P. Oregel May 23, 2025

As Middle College students and staff, we come together not just to mourn, but to honor a young life lost far too soon. On May 7, a tragedy struck in Santa Ana when a 14-year-old high school freshman, Armando Morales was involved...

Many view high school as essential for future success, but students across campuses are asking the big question if it is truly preparing us for the real world, wondering.
Opinion
Is high school really preparing us for the real world?
Ashley J. Medrano, Copy Editor • May 23, 2025

We often find ourselves wondering if school is really necessary to be successful in the real world. We often hear stories about people saying that high school doesn’t prepare them for life after. Others disagree, stating...

A&E
Have you ever wondered how your family has shaped who you are? In her book, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma, Galit Atlas explores how her patients experience the emotional trauma of the generations before them.
A&E
Book Review: Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma
Melanie Moreno, Copy Editor • May 28, 2025

Have you ever wondered how your family has shaped who you are? Galit Atlas explores how our parents’ and grandparents' unprocessed experiences can keep us from becoming our best selves. In her book, Emotional Inheritance:...

Wizards for Water is a club run by Micah You, a teacher at Middle College High School, where students can participate in the Orange County full or half marathon while raising money to provide clean water for children in Africa.
A&E
Experience at Wizards for Water
Jahir Morales, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

Wizards for Water (WFW) is a club run by Micah You, a Middle College High School (MCHS), teacher, and it’s an outlet where students can participate in the Orange County (OC), full or half marathon. Adding on, WFW works...

Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American artist. She made many hit songs throughout her career(shown in the image). Even after her death, her legacy and songs continue to thrive.
A&E
Celebrating Selena Quintanilla: Her lasting impact and Yolanda Saldivar parole news
Brisa P. Oregel, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

You find yourself in your kitchen while your mom cooks you a meal after school. It’s just another day you sing your heart out with your mother to songs from Selena Quintanilla. Memories as simple as this are engraved in...

Rallies held in downtown Santa Ana on April 5 and 19 were sparked by community concerns over the changing political climate.
News
Not yours to take: The “Hands Off!” rallies
Lyzeth Rodriguez, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

Walking or driving through downtown Santa Ana, you’ve probably seen large groups of people holding out large signs with a variety of variations...

Thinking it through is one thing; saying it aloud means finally engaging.
News
USC speak your MIND: What is it?
Audrey C. Cayetano, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

In a bold and chilly move to raise awareness for mental health, people across the world are taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge—a viral...

What is KinderCaminata all about?
News
KinderCaminata – What took place?
Citlali Zavala Tinoco, News Editor • April 22, 2025

School bus after school bus arrived, filling the parking lot. As the kindergarteners arrived on the campus and stepped off the school bus, they...

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Podcast: Hello Summer
Sandie L. Salas and Katelyn C. Alvarez May 21, 2025

SANDIE SALAS & KATELYN ALVAREZ: Hey guys, welcome back to two girls and one mic with Sandie and Katelyn. ALVAREZ: Now that Easter and...

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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