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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

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...

Inside the LibroMobile we get a glimpse of the vast selection of books the store has to offer.
Small businesses’ big impact
Hush-Ke-Niya G. Vargas, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

In the eyes of many, the only good business is a small business, a store that is self owned and self preserved. Orange County has many of these...

Through dresses, warm encouragement, and personalized attention, Cinderella’s Closet gave students more than just prom outfits. It gave them confidence and excitement about prom.
Cinderella’s Closet helps students get ready for prom
Mariana Rodriguez-Ramos and Amanda C. Avalos May 1, 2025

For many high school students, prom is a night of celebration and unforgettable memories. Cinderella’s Closet OC, a nonprofit organization...

Freshman Students share their thoughts and opinions on the book they read together in class.
Opinion
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...

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
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...

Life is Strange is a game filled with romance, life lessons, and coming of age subjects.
A&E
Life is strange review: Every choice matters
Angela Garcia, Features Editor • April 24, 2025

Imagine if you had the power to reverse any choice you make in your life. The only drawback of this being that it will destroy the very town you live in. “Life is Strange” is a narrative driven choice based episodic graphic...

Mark Grayson is a seemingly normal teenager whose father, Nolan, also called Omni-Man, is the most powerful superhero on the planet. However, his father is not as heroic as he initially believed and hides a dark past.
A&E
Review of Invincible season 3
Jahir Morales, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Since its premiere, Amazon Prime's “Invincible” has made a major splash within the superhero genre. In the first season alone, it garnered a huge, dedicated fan base due to its brutal action scenes and storytelling. The...

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...

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
Kaekoa Corona, Melanie Bacilio, and Yaditzel Carreon April 23, 2025

KAEKOA CORONA: Hi, everyone. This is Koa, we’ve just arrived to Sake2Me Sushi. We just ordered our drinks. So I got a Sprite.  MELANIE...

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