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Interviewing seniors on leaving high school
Interviewing seniors on leaving high school
February 28, 2025
The New Year is an opportunity for freshmen to reflect and grow.
New year, new goals: Freshmen at Middle College High School aim for success
February 27, 2025
Senior advice to upcoming upperclassmen
What advice does the senior class have to offer to rising upperclassmen?
February 27, 2025
Students express their opinions on homeschooling.
Benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling
February 27, 2025
Last year, 88% of Middle College High School (MCHS) seniors graduated with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree and this year 90-92% of the class of 2025 is expected to graduate with theirs. For any struggling students, this may seem like a daunting and impossible dream. However, this isn’t the case.
Reaching our dreams one step at a time
February 26, 2025
Students often fall under the pressure of deadlines and expectations. Applying to colleges can be a difficult time due to stress.
From stress to success: Managing college challenges
February 26, 2025
Exploring the guidelines that teachers follow when discussing political views.
Classroom neutrality: Understanding limits on teachers’ political expression
February 4, 2025
A bookshelf of diverse lives and perspectives.
The rise on book banning
December 19, 2024
A beautiful afternoon at Sasscer Park.
Investing in the future: How much does the city really care about its youth?
December 11, 2024
Teens use social media to engage with the 2024 election, shaping their political voices through online platforms.
Teenagers’ heightened awareness of the election & politics
December 9, 2024
Ways to protect yourself with sanitary products and how viruses spread.
The HMPV Virus and how it’s affecting MCHS students and faculty
February 27, 2025
Santa Ana Unified School District staff gather at the board meeting on January 28 to speak publicly on the layoffs.
SAUSD budget crisis: What caused it?
February 26, 2025
As post-election results set in, individuals, particularly women, have begun retaliating and speaking out on the worries that come with abortion rights.
The impact of political shifts on abortion rights in the U.S.
December 19, 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
The writing inside the book offers a lot of insight into the world around us.
Book Review: Days at the Morisaki Bookshop
February 28, 2025
The horror genre is very diverse and can have very wide discussions.
Symbolism in horror movies
February 27, 2025
Podcast: Popular shows & movies in 2025
Podcast: Popular shows & movies in 2025
February 24, 2025
Students identify the lasting effects of reading on them.
Beyond the pages: The effect of reading on individuals
February 20, 2025
The nostalgia of cartoons and how they last in our memory throughout our life.
The lasting influence of cartoons on our lives
December 13, 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: Popular shows & movies in 2025
Podcast: Popular shows & movies in 2025
February 24, 2025
Podcast: The perfect Galentine's Day
Podcast: The perfect Galentine’s Day
February 20, 2025
Podcast: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
December 18, 2024
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
December 11, 2024
Video: Chats with Martin and Brisa - Baking a pumpkin roll while explaining Project 2025
Video: Chats with Martin and Brisa – Baking a pumpkin roll while explaining Project 2025
December 11, 2024
The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

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