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

The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

The Spellbinder

2023-2024 Staff

Kaitlyn Figueroa
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Kaitlyn Figueroa

I love reading cute poetry and listening to music a lot. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and love sushi.

Malena Fouts-Arteaga
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Malena Fouts-Arteaga

I love buying clothes for my dog, my favorite band is Lamp, and my favorite animal is the whale shark.

Emily Lombarde
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Emily Lombarde

I LOVE listening to music!! (Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, The Smiths, and a lot more) My hobbies are reading and watching shows; my favorite series is Gilmore Girls.

Keila Lopez
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Keila Lopez

I have two cats named Phoebe and Freddie, I am a music nerd who loves TWICE, Radiohead, and Hot Freaks, and my favorite color is green.

Guadalupe Vargas-Gomez
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Guadalupe Vargas-Gomez

I love listening to music, watching sunsets, and scrolling on Pinterest.

Citlali Zavala
News Editor

Citlali Zavala

My favorite weather is fall because of HALLOWEEN! I am obsessed with scrolling on social media and trying out new baking recipes. I love watching my comfort shows under a fluffy blanket and a big bucket of popcorn!

Fatima Carrera
Feature Editor

Fatima Carrera

I love reading, baking for my friends, and scented candles.  

Nataly Morales
Feature Editor

Nataly Morales

I love love love music. I enjoy going to the beach and watching movies.

Samara Oregon
Opinion Editor

Samara Oregon

My favorite artist is Taylor Swift. I love coffee, and I like reading.

Lesly Gonzalez
A&E Editor

Lesly Gonzalez

My favorite book is Almond by Sohn Won-pyung, my favorite songs are Lost in Yesterday & Borderline by Tame Impala, and I love comedy movies…

Nohe Cosare
Multimedia Editor

Nohe Cosare

I like to crochet, I play bass guitar, and I love to laugh.

Adriana Orozco
Multimedia Editor

Adriana Orozco

I like listening to music, watching horror movies, and spending time with family & loved ones.  

Angelina Acevedo
Copy Editor

Angelina Acevedo

My favorite movie genres are horror and thriller, I like lasagna, and I have 11 pets.

Christopher Rafael Garcia
Copy Editor

Christopher Rafael Garcia

I love listening to music, some of my favorite artists/bands are the Drop Nineteens, Saint Etienne, and Everything but the Girl. I also have a cat named Peach.

Viviana Silva
Copy Editor

Viviana Silva

I like listening to music, watching horror movies, and hanging out with my friends.  

Jocelin Valadez
Copy Editor

Jocelin Valadez

I love Laufey and TWICE, my celebrity crush is Oscar Isaac, and I have three lovebirds.

Daniel Solis
Social Media Manager

Daniel Solis

I like action movies and books. I like listening to different music genres. My favorite seasons are winter and fall because of the rain.

Jaelyn Vega Ramos
Social Media Manager

Jaelyn Vega Ramos

I love blankets, sweaters, pillows, writing, reading and listening to music. In my free time, I like to do small crafts and decorating!

Heidi Alvarado
Staff Writer

Heidi Alvarado

I love watching musicals. I have three pets, two dogs and a cat. I’m learning to crochet.

Alessandra Arroyo
Staff Writer

Alessandra Arroyo

I don’t like carrots, I have a pet cat called Opal, and I love both Jack Stauber and Avenged Sevenfold.  

Guadalupe Brito
Staff Writer

Guadalupe Brito

My favorite music artist is Rocco. Beside that, I love cats and watching sad movies.

Anthony Arias Gonzalez
Staff Writer

Anthony Arias Gonzalez

I love to play soccer, listen to music, and spend time with my family and friends.

Keyla Bautista
Staff Writer

Keyla Bautista

I have a dog named Teddy, I love reading, and like visiting new food places.

Andrea Beiza
Staff Writer

Andrea Beiza

I like film, jazz, and nature.

Karol Cabrera
Staff Writer

Karol Cabrera

My favorite music artist is Lana Del Rey, I have three cats, and I like playing volleyball.

Johana Carmona
Staff Writer

Johana Carmona

I love reading romance books and doing my makeup. I like boba, canes, and wingstop. I like listening to all music genres.

Adriana Chirinos Gomez
Staff Writer

Adriana Chirinos Gomez

I love listening to 21 Savage and Junior H. I have a dog, and I like baking. 

Elizabeth Coyazo
Staff Writer

Elizabeth Coyazo

I love playing video games. My favorite ice cream flavor is cookie dough. I love cats.  

Jocelyn Diaz
Staff Writer

Jocelyn Diaz

I have three cats, I like listening to music, and I like rainy days.

Dulce Fuentes
Staff Writer

Dulce Fuentes

I have a couple hobbies like drawing, crocheting, and 3D modeling. My favorite animals are my cats.

Anali Garcia
Staff Writer

Anali Garcia

I love strawberries, my favorite animals are cats and I love watching horror movies with friends.

Lola Gonzalez
Staff Writer

Lola Gonzalez

I enjoy listening to music, my favorite season is winter and I love my pet cat Princess.

Christian Herrera Gomez
Staff Writer

Christian Herrera Gomez

I have a black German Shepherd/labrador dog. I love food and take it very seriously. I am okay with any kind of music (yes, even country).

Karla Godinez Huerta
Staff Writer

Karla Godinez Huerta

I enjoy skateboarding and photography. I love the beach, butterflies, and baking.  

Jazmin Lara Mota
Staff Writer

Jazmin Lara Mota

I like listening to music, I like drawing and making art, and I like going on walks.

Edward Martinez
Staff Writer

Edward Martinez

I love to play sports, I have a pug named Huchie, and I like to play video games.  

Daisy Mateo
Staff Writer

Daisy Mateo

I like going out. Penguins and dinosaurs are cool.

Casandra Minchaca
Staff Writer

Casandra Minchaca

I’m a huge fan of horror movies and anything creepy, rainy weather, and concerts. Some of my favorite artists include The Garden, The Weeknd, Rosalía, and Melanie Martinez.

Andres Morales
Staff Writer

Andres Morales

I enjoy partying, binging movies or tv series, and I never settle for last.  

Melanie Moreno
Staff Writer

Melanie Moreno

I like listening to all kinds of music, I’m an introvert, and my favorite thing to do is read on a rainy day with a warm drink.

Vanessa Natera
Staff Writer

Vanessa Natera

I like doing arts and crafts, my favorite fruit is oranges, and I have two dogs named Luna and Pluto.

Alyssa Ravelo
Staff Writer

Alyssa Ravelo

I like to crochet, I love music, and I love cookies.

Dianna Razo
Staff Writer

Dianna Razo

I love listening to music, reading is a passion of mine, and Spirited Away is my favorite movie.

Sandy Robles-Agustin
Staff Writer

Sandy Robles-Agustin

I love listening to music, watching movies with my family, and I like to paint in my free time.

Lyzeth Rodriguez
Staff Writer

Lyzeth Rodriguez

I love listening to music like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Chase Atlantic, and Gracie Abrams. In my free time I love reading books and journaling.

Emmanuel Rodriguez-Mejia
Staff Writer

Emmanuel Rodriguez-Mejia

My favorite animals are penguins and cats. I live to listen to Melanie Martinez. My favorite font is Courier.

Ashley D. Santana
Staff Writer

Ashley D. Santana

I like art, coffee, and drama.

Yamileth Sarabio
Staff Writer

Yamileth Sarabio

I love getting song recommendations. I love reading, but only if it’s something I am interested in. I like to watch shows while I am doing homework.

Magaly Silva
Staff Writer

Magaly Silva

I like to read, make clothes, and spend time outside

Brianna Tovar Gonzalez
Staff Writer

Brianna Tovar Gonzalez

I love listening to music, hanging out with my friends and coloring.