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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

ASB at Open House selling Nachos and Aguas Frescas
Mrs. Silverstein takes on a new role as ASB advisor
Aleemah Walli, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025

Banners welcoming everyone, decorations flying in the wind, fundraisers, assemblies, Club Rush, a Lip Sync Battle and class socials. All of ASB’s...

For the school year of 2025-2026 your class presidents at Middle College High school are Adriana Orozco, Valeria Rendon, Emiliano Morales, and Angel Nguyen.
How do the new class presidents feel about their positions and what are their plans for the future?
Amy Orea, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Meet your class presidents as they share their thoughts about their positions and plans for the 2025-26 school year. We have an amazing group...

The mock trial club teaches students to debate, defend their rights, bring justice to those around them, and learn important communication skills.
Mock trial: Fighting for justice
Brianna Bermudez, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

In classrooms and real courtrooms, MCHS students step into the roles of attorneys, witnesses and other court representatives to practice their...

Apple released its new products, including the iPhone Air, on Sept. 12.
Opinion
A guide on the brand new Apple products
Elmer Martinez Andres, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

On Sept. 19, Apple unveiled its latest new products. From the most powerful iPhones ever to the best in-ear active noise cancellation, here's a guide on everything you need to know about Apple's latest innovations. Apple...

Talk therapy helps individuals process emotional distress, past experiences, and conflict with peers.
Opinion
Everybody needs therapy
Emily Melchor, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Everybody needs therapy. Therapists themselves need therapy. You, the reader, need therapy. It may sound absurd at first, perhaps even a little offensive. “What do you mean I need therapy?” you might ask. Despite what...

Peer pressure manipulating our decisions, thoughts, and actions.
Opinion
Peer pressure: The search for approval
Jesus Castro, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2025

Have you ever avoided doing an activity because you were afraid of what others would think? Or have you ever been pushed by your peers to participate in an activity you did not want to do? If so, you were under the influence...

A&E
Students and teachers at Middle College High School share their thoughts on their favorite horror movies.
A&E
Students’ and teachers’ favorite horror movies
Paola Buitron, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

It wouldn’t be Halloween without a good scare. Many people enjoy watching horror films to get into the spooky season. For many, it's the perfect time to grab some popcorn, lower the lights, and turn on a horror movie. Horror...

Last month the final Conjuring movie was released, leaving the people with mixed reactions.
A&E
What are people saying about the new Conjuring movie?
Heidy Velasquez, Opinion Editor • October 29, 2025

When you are sitting down on your couch or in a movie theatre watching the new Conjuring movie, you feel rising tension, fear, and suspense while waiting for the jumpscare or climax. “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is a horror...

Clash Royale is a real-time online game filled with intense fights and strategy.
A&E
Is “Clash Royale” worth playing?
Anthony Navarro, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Imagine you and your opponent are down to your last towers, health bars diminished to nothing. You are running out of time and you have to do something to ensure your victory. But what brought you into this situation? Was...

PROFILE ON MRS.JAVAHERI
News
Meet Mrs. Javaheri: a teacher who believes every student can shine
Allison Zecua, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Have you ever had a teacher who made you feel like you could do anything? That’s the kind of teacher Sima Javaheri is. With a calm voice, a...

ICE deportations are affecting students' application process and college decisions.
News
The effect of ICE deportations on college applications
Ashley M. Santay Poroj and Gabriela Tellez Valencia October 29, 2025

As the season of college applications begins, students start to sit down with their parents to discuss the schools they will be applying for...

An OCTA bus finishes dropping off students on 17th and Bristol, and heads off on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. It is raining hard, yet traffic near Santa Ana College is slow as always.
News
The harsh reality of commuting to school in Santa Ana
Benjamin Jimenez Lira, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

On the way back home from school, my mother collapsed from exhaustion at the wheel, crashing into the gates of our mobile home park and waking...

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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