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Twins at Middle College
October 31, 2024
Clubs you can find at MCHS include Bring About Hope, Art, and Robotics.
Interviewing school club presidents
October 30, 2024
There are different ways students spend their day after school.
After the final bell: how students spend their afternoons
October 30, 2024
Ms. Campoverde and Ms. Villalpando are the two new teachers at MCHS. Who are they inside and out of their roles as teachers?
Who are the new teachers at MCHS?
October 30, 2024
Freshman couple Tanya Hernandez and Edwin Alcaraz had a simple and enjoyable first date.
First date adventures: Unforgettable first date moments
October 30, 2024
Middle College High School students lack excitement as they attend the first assembly to kick off the beginning of a new school year.
Understanding the underlying issues of school spirit at MCHS
November 2, 2024
A new hot wing restaurant opened up across the street. How good are they?
Food review of the new “Epic Wings” restaurant
May 28, 2024
ASB taking a photo after the Winter Assembly.
Understanding the school spirit at MCHS
May 28, 2024
Self-checkout allows you to scan, bag, and go at your own pace.
The benefits of self checkout
May 24, 2024
Santa Ana has been ranked number 39 as the most dangerous city in California but why?
What makes Santa Ana so unsafe?
May 2, 2024
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.
MCHS SAC bookstore building enhances accessibility and convenience for students
October 29, 2024
The unit limit that SAC enforces has impacted the lives and future of countless MCHS students.
Why is the max unit count at Middle College 11.5 units?
May 28, 2024
El Don's 100 year anniversary exhibition at the Santora Arts Building.
Celebrating El Don’s 100th Anniversary
May 27, 2024
How are the freshmen feeling about the upcoming year? Are they stressed, calm, excited, organized, or ready for it?
How do the Freshman feel about the upcoming year?
May 24, 2024
How has the evolution of the journalism elective at MCHS shaped the elective now?
The evolution of journalism at MCHS
May 24, 2024
Off-stage moments with the Musicians Unite band, still vibing after a great performance!
Local students bridge cultures and create community with Musicians Unite
October 29, 2024
Summer is coming up so here are a few more book recommendations!!
Summer reads: Book recommendations
May 23, 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 series based on the book Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning by Johanna Spyri.
Need a show recommendation?
May 22, 2024
People have busy lives so they seek for short pieces of entertainment rather than a book.
Are books being forgotten?
May 17, 2024
Individuals often deal with many hardships, but how do characters' stories help them power through?
How do characters hardships influence the audience in the real world?
May 9, 2024
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: Halloween Movie Chat
Podcast: Halloween Movie Chat
October 31, 2024
Podcast: Behind the Beauty Part III
Podcast: Behind the Beauty Part III
May 29, 2024
Podcast: Our words of wisdom
Podcast: Our words of wisdom
May 29, 2024
Podcast: LosWizardPundits' Euphony Part III
Podcast: LosWizardPundits’ Euphony Part III
May 28, 2024
Behind the scenes of the AVID 9 College Fair
Behind the scenes of the AVID 9 College Fair
May 15, 2024
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
Kasandra Tapia

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Fun Facts:

  • I have an obsession with shoes.
  • I’m a vegan.
  • I have ruby ball cacti named Nora and Sandy.
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Rawvana puts weight loss recipes for vegan people of her YouTube channel while promoting her weight loss products

Vegan YouTubers promote unhealthy diets in the media

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2019
A scene from "Captain Marvel" shows Carol Danvers in her superhero suit.

“Captain Marvel” gives a glimpse of what it is like to be a woman in the armed forces

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2019
The Hashtag #LibreVenezuela has been used by many people and celebrities on social media to bring attention to the crisis.

Political instability in Venezuela affects its economy and people

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2019
Party this holiday season with these glamorous outfits

Party this holiday season with these glamorous outfits

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, Jessie Ortiz, and Kasandra Tapia
December 20, 2018
Create multiple branches to place on empty space in your home this season

Deck the halls without emptying your pockets with these homemade holiday decorations

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2018
A local mural depicts the need to vote.

The Next Generation of Voters

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
Students can now use their ID cards to gain points and use them to get items at the new student store.

A new place to shop at MCHS

Kasandra Tapia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2018
Photograph taken by Jacob Mendez

Is atheism a trend?

Franco Chavez, Jacob Mendez, Maria Peralta, and Kasandra Tapia
September 14, 2018
Make your safety your number one priority.

Stay safe on your college campus

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
May 23, 2018
A protester marches through central London on December 17, 2017.

The Syrian Civil War: An international conflict

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
April 30, 2018
Eiza Gonzalez at the 2018 Oscars.

What are they wearing? hard work and victories.

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
March 28, 2018
Black Panther Theatrical Poster

“Black Panther” review: everything a superhero movie can be and more

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
February 28, 2018
Quote by Tiffany Lopez, a former softball player

Biggest sexual assault scandal in sports history encourages women to speak up

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
February 28, 2018
4th Street Market

Downtown Santa Ana under gentrification

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
January 29, 2018
Graffiti protesting sexual assault

Dear boys:

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
November 30, 2017
The We Heart Dreamers painting at the Johnsons Center at Santa Ana College.

Future of Dreamers without DACA

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
October 24, 2017
Ana-Teresa Mendoza and Franklin Guevara work on the Pro Pet Project donation boxes.

HEAL is holding a Pro Pet Project November 6-22

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
October 24, 2017
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