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

The Spellbinder

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Twins at Middle College
Alex Lopez, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

Being a twin is like sharing a special bond with the closest person to you. They have been together since birth and spent almost every day together....

Clubs you can find at MCHS include Bring About Hope, Art, and Robotics.
Interviewing school club presidents
Joselin Cruz and Mayra A. Arteaga October 30, 2024

Middle College High School allows students to join like-minded peers and make a positive impact. The Robotics Club builds robots for competitions,...

There are different ways students spend their day after school.
After the final bell: how students spend their afternoons
Leilani Dang and Alexandra Duarte October 30, 2024

  As soon as the clock ticks to the right moment, students dash into the hallways and flood the sidewalk. Even with the few hours left...

Middle College High School students lack excitement as they attend the first assembly to kick off the beginning of a new school year.
Opinion
Understanding the underlying issues of school spirit at MCHS
Abigail Ruiz and Nhu Q. Lam November 2, 2024

Is Middle College High School's school color purple or red? Does the lack of a definite school color impact our school spirit? The absence of school spirit at MCHS has been an ongoing conversation. The Associated Student...

A new hot wing restaurant opened up across the street. How good are they?
Opinion
Food review of the new “Epic Wings” restaurant
Casandra Minchaca, Copy Editor • May 28, 2024

The Bristol Marketplace across the street offers a variety of food options, ranging from Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell, Chipotle and Starbucks among others. The plaza brings convenience to students in the area, and to those who...

ASB taking a photo after the Winter Assembly.
Opinion
Understanding the school spirit at MCHS
Adriana Chirinos Gomez, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

School spirit is something crucial at Middle College, especially since it’s a smaller school with a low student population. Over the years, we have seen an increase in school spirit. There are multiple things that should...

A&E
Off-stage moments with the Musicians Unite band, still vibing after a great performance!
A&E
Local students bridge cultures and create community with Musicians Unite
Amanda Avalos and Mariana Rodriguez-Ramos October 29, 2024

Music creates opportunities and bridges pathways for communities to connect and empower each other. Whether it is different cultures and languages or styles, music touches the soul, creating a universal language for all to...

Summer is coming up so here are a few more book recommendations!!
A&E
Summer reads: Book recommendations
Vanessa Natera, Staff Writer • May 23, 2024

With summer around the corner, you have more free time to relax and do things you enjoy. You decide what better way to relax than to go outside on your porch, go to a park, or sit in a hammock and read books off of your list. MCHS...

Looking for a new show to watch? Are you a fan of Isao Takahata’s works? If so, consider watching Heidi, Girl of the Alps, an animated series based on the book Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning by Johanna Spyri.
A&E
Need a show recommendation?
Melanie Moreno, Copy Editor • May 22, 2024

Looking for a new show to watch? Are you a fan of Isao Takahata’s works? If so, consider watching “Heidi, Girl of the Alps,”an animated show based on the book “Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning” by Johanna...

The SAC Student Store, located at the heart of the SAC campus, provides students and staff with essential supplies, snacks, and spirit gear to make sure they are ready for success.
News
MCHS SAC bookstore building enhances accessibility and convenience for students
Denise Pina and Ashley J. Medrano October 29, 2024

In 2020 and 2021, a newly constructed building for the bookstore opened its doors, designed to enhance accessibility for students. The updated...

The unit limit that SAC enforces has impacted the lives and future of countless MCHS students.
News
Why is the max unit count at Middle College 11.5 units?
Emmanuel Rodriguez-Mejia, Copy Editor • May 28, 2024

At Middle College High School, the unique dual enrollment program allows students to earn college credit while still in high school, yet there...

El Don's 100 year anniversary exhibition at the Santora Arts Building.
News
Celebrating El Don’s 100th Anniversary
Samara Oregon Ruiz and Keyla Bautista May 27, 2024

El Don is Santa Ana College's award-winning student-run newspaper. Covering stories in various sections such as Lifestyle, Opinion, Sports and...

Podcast: Halloween Movie Chat
Podcast: Halloween Movie Chat
Karol Cabrera, Guadalupe Brito, and Jocelyn Diaz October 31, 2024

GUADALUPE BRITO: Hi movie friends, welcome to season one of our podcast where we will be rating Halloween movies such as “Coraline,” “The...

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