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      Photos from AVID 9 teacher, Ms.Villalpando, from her high school years in her perspective.
      MCHS teachers as high school students
      May 28, 2026
      From nervous first days to final goodbyes, freshmen and seniors may walk different paths, but they share the same high school experience.
      Experiences of freshman vs. seniors
      May 26, 2026
      Food apartheid in Santa Ana
      Food apartheid in Santa Ana
      May 26, 2026
      Wrap up of the school year
      Wrap up of the school year
      May 26, 2026
      Hobbies give people a chance to relax, and find something they enjoy doing. However, rising prices for materials and tools are making it more difficult to destress.
      Why are student hobbies getting so expensive?
      May 22, 2026
      Children are prone to bad behavior because they are easily influenced by technology.
      Should I give a child a phone?
      May 28, 2026
      Children are now maturing and growing up faster than ever due to both external and internal pressures.
      Innocence lost too fast: Why today’s children are maturing faster
      May 22, 2026
      Mr. Moa and his sophomore students taking a farewell image together during a doubtful time— whom all hope there’s still a chance of his return to MCHS.
      Not a goodbye, but a see you later
      May 22, 2026
      Politicians are exploiting social media algorithms and their platforms to push out extremist content.
      Politicians, please stay off social media
      May 21, 2026
      Photography is everywhere and is very influential. However, who or what it captures is dependent on the bias of the photographer.
      How photography shapes what we believe
      May 21, 2026
      In December 2026, the new policy of mandatory military registration goes into effect. Eligible men ages 18-26 will be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System.
      The shift to automatic military registration
      May 22, 2026
      As Californians prepare to vote for a new governor later in the year; it is important to understand what information about the candidates is true, false, or misleading.
      What students have heard about the run for California governor
      May 22, 2026
      Students using Canvas on May 7th were redirected to a ransom note (with a link that has been censored)
      How the Canvas hack affected MCHS and SAC students and staff
      May 20, 2026
      Sophomore student council member Ivan Rios makes posters for the Bad Bunny Valentine Bash in February.
      Podcast: All about student council
      April 1, 2026
      The engaging college fair where freshmen showcased various universities through creative pieces, teamwork and design.
      Freshmen AVID college fair overview
      March 13, 2026
      The image shows a girl happily watching the cartoons on the TV screen. This shows how characters and cartoons can easily entertain and attract children.
      Effects of cartoons on children who do and don’t watch it
      May 28, 2026
      Official Movie poster for the 2026 released movie ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, starring the characters of the Super Mario game.
      Review of The Super Mario Galaxy movie
      May 27, 2026
      The three most most relevant films of 2016, the highest box office success, most critically acclaimed film, and best picture at the 2017 Oscars.
      10 years later: Why the films of 2016 still matter
      May 22, 2026
      All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. A novel released in 2015.
      Book Review: All the Bright Places
      May 22, 2026
      The success of book-to-film adaptations has taken the film world by storm in recent years and has no plans of stopping.
      Book-to-film adaptations
      May 21, 2026
      Middle College High School and Circulos High School mascots meet up at the soccer tournament.
      Wizards vs wolves: is there a rivalry?
      May 22, 2024
      Some of the sports at Middle College include basketball, soccer, and flag football.  Each of those sports has its own small school tournament.
      Bringing CIF to Middle College
      December 8, 2023
      Male players dominate sports; soccer is one of many.
      Gender issues in sports
      November 27, 2023
      MCHS and Chavez players ready up at the line of scrimmage at the Nov. 6 game at Valley High School's football field.
      What’s up with the football rivalry between MCHS and Chavez?
      December 15, 2021
      The MCHS football team finished practice at the Santa Ana College soccer field (Bryan Bacilio)
      Messi & Ronaldo: Why did the soccer stars leave their clubs?
      October 29, 2021
      Podcast: SAC Cafe: Better than Starbucks?
      Podcast: SAC Cafe: Better than Starbucks?
      May 28, 2026
      Podcast: What has come true from Project 2025
      Podcast: What has come true from Project 2025
      May 27, 2026
      Podcast: What to do over summer break
      Podcast: What to do over summer break
      May 26, 2026
      Podcast: Seoul Ramyun review
      Podcast: Seoul Ramyun review
      May 26, 2026
      Podcast: Effects of summer school on break
      Podcast: Effects of summer school on break
      May 26, 2026
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      The Youth in the Voting Booth

      Genesis Lopez, Franco Chavez, Andres Reyes, Dylan Mai, Stephanie Cervantes, Maria Alegria, and Alex Cervantes|March 13, 2020

      • Bernie Sanders
      • Super Tuesday
      • Voters
      About the Contributors
      Photo of Genesis Lopez
      Genesis Lopez, News Editor

      Fun Facts:

      I have 6 chickens.
      I ♡ soccer.
      I'm the youngest senior.

      Photo of Franco Chavez
      Franco Chavez, Sports Editor

      Fun Facts:

      I'm Peruvian.
      I got my drivers license at 16.
      My middle name is Danut.

      Photo of Andres Reyes
      Andres Reyes, Staff Writer

      Fun Facts:

      16 years sober.
      Beast Fortnite player.
      Discovered that cockroaches have milk.

      Photo of Dylan Mai
      Dylan Mai, Staff Writer


      Fun Facts: I have a black belt in Taekwondo.
      I once stared down a wild black bear.
      I love the Anaheim Ducks more than I love myself.

      Photo of Stephanie Cervantes
      Stephanie Cervantes, Co-Editor-In-Chief




      My favorite album is Folklore, I love the number 7, and New Girl is my favorite show.


      Photo of Maria Alegria
      Maria Alegria, Co-Editor-In-Chief

      I love my dog, Roxy. I’m left-handed. I live in a blue house.

      Photo of Alex Cervantes
      Alex Cervantes, Editor-in-Chief

      Fun Facts:

      I didn't receive a score on the SAT because I messed up my name.
      I've worked with dangerous chemicals making solutions.
      Fun fact...

      Video

      Podcast: SAC Cafe: Better than Starbucks?
      Podcast: SAC Cafe: Better than Starbucks?
      Podcast: What has come true from Project 2025
      Podcast: What has come true from Project 2025
      Podcast: What to do over summer break
      Podcast: What to do over summer break
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      Podcast: Advice for upcoming students
      Podcast: Childhood Christmas nostalgia
      Podcast: Childhood Christmas nostalgia

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