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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

In this special MCHS Trio episode, we learn about life after graduation. From moving to Hawai'i, commuting to college, choosing majors, and chasing career dreams
Podcast: Plans after senior year
Kaekoa Corona, Yaditzel Carreon, and Melanie Bacilio 22 hours ago

KAEKOA CORONA: Hi everyone, this is Koa. MELANIE BACILIO: Hi, this is Melanie. YADITZEL CARREON: And this is Yadi. CORONA: And welcome...

As seniors find themselves preparing to move on to the next step in their lives, they often find themselves facing a difficult step in their journey: saying goodbye to their childhood pets.
How do seniors feel about leaving their childhood pets next year?
Melanie Moreno, Copy Editor • May 12, 2025

As the day of graduation looms closer for the Class of 2025, some emotions and dilemmas begin to arise. The school year has continued to pass...

Middle College High School students share their thoughts on their favorite fruits, reflecting.
A fruity summer: MCHS’ favorite fruits
Rosa Marcano, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

As summer begins, many people begin to host picnics, pool parties, and other get-togethers to spend time with their families and friends. One...

Students are benefiting from Ethnic Studies, so we need to prioritize fixing the errors within the curriculum.
Opinion
Ethnic Studies in SAUSD
Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief • 23 hours ago

Ethnic studies in SAUSD: what are they, and why are they important? The SAUSD ethnic studies curriculum was accused of containing several antisemitism statements and promoting a negative reputation for Jewish people. On...

For a place where one must learn, it is odd that so many people dislike it. How is this possible? School is a place to be educated and be curious, but generations have more than expressed their displeasure of it.
Opinion
The natural instinct of curiosity and how school kills It
Daniel Torres, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

The education system that students go through on a daily basis has been a monotonic displeasure in many of the youth. From emotional distress to mental unrest, it is evident enough to say something is wrong with our American...

Each year, high school seniors face the challenge of navigating the college application process, making crucial decisions that will shape their futures in higher education.
Opinion
Beyond the application: The realities of college decisions at MCHS
Isabella Murillo Martinez, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

With graduation caps soon to soar, seniors at Middle College High School find themselves at a crossroads, where dreams, decisions, and densities converge. As students navigate the maze of college applications, each choice...

A&E
Experiencing art blocks could lead to various negative impacts if they are constant and overly stressed on. These impacts range from lacking motivation or ideas, to lacking confidence in future art pieces, resulting in additional struggles in the near future.
A&E
The negative effects of artistic blocks and how to avoid them
Christian Herrera Gomez, Co-Editor-in-Chief • 1 hour ago

From the rising abuse of AI-created art, through the decreased pay in commissions for artists around the world, artists of all kinds are going through various challenges that have recently started to demote their work. While...

Freshman Students share their thoughts and opinions on the book they read together in class.
A&E
The book “The Distance Between us” and its impact on freshman MCHS students
Damian Rodriguez, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

When reading a book, we often feel a deep connection with the book's main character. But what if the character is not only related to the reader through events, but through emotions as well? This is a constant connection...

Cecilia, the youngest Lisbon sister, depicts the struggle of being a teenage girl with suicidal tendencies, while lacking understanding from those who surround her: in this case, her doctor.
A&E
“The Virgin Suicides”: how its themes stay relevant today
Emily Melchor, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

Few novels stand the test of time as beautifully as “The Virgin Suicides.” When the story explores timeless and insightful themes like the objectification of young women, mental health, and depression, its societal relevance...

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...

ASB elections are here. Make sure to vote Friday, April 17!
News
Profiles for ASB vice president candidates
April 17, 2025

The 2025-2026 ASB elections are here for Middle College High School! We have many great candidates running for different positions but among...

In this special MCHS Trio episode, we learn about life after graduation. From moving to Hawai'i, commuting to college, choosing majors, and chasing career dreams
Podcast: Plans after senior year
Kaekoa Corona, Yaditzel Carreon, and Melanie Bacilio 22 hours ago

KAEKOA CORONA: Hi everyone, this is Koa. MELANIE BACILIO: Hi, this is Melanie. YADITZEL CARREON: And this is Yadi. CORONA: And welcome...

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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