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Middle College High School students share their thoughts on their favorite fruits, reflecting.
A Fruity Summer: MCHS’ favorite fruits
May 6, 2025
Inside the LibroMobile we get a glimpse of the vast selection of books the store has to offer.
Small businesses’ big impact
May 1, 2025
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
May 1, 2025
Finals week is a stressful time for many high schoolers, leaving them cramming and stressing.
Thoughts and feelings about finals this year
April 30, 2025
Shoppers have many options to choose from, whether it's online shopping or in-store shopping.
Traditional vs. online shopping
April 30, 2025
Freshman Students share their thoughts and opinions on the book they read together in class.
The book “The Distance Between us” and its impact on freshman MCHS students
May 8, 2025
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.
The natural instinct of curiosity and how school kills It
May 1, 2025
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.
Beyond the application: The realities of college decisions at MCHS
April 30, 2025
On one side, a dove takes flight against a vibrant yellow backdrop, symbolizing the release and freedom that comes with forgiveness. On the other, a chalkboard is wiped clean on a calming blue background, representing the power of forgetting and the fresh start it brings."
Is it easier to forgive or to forget?
April 29, 2025
Teachers at Middle College High School support colleagues through signs that signify the backlash against the teacher layoffs.
Beyond the budget: Fighting for the future of our schools
April 23, 2025
Thinking it through is one thing; saying it aloud means finally engaging.
USC speak your MIND: What is it?
April 30, 2025
What is KinderCaminata all about?
KinderCaminata – What took place?
April 22, 2025
ASB elections are here. Make sure to vote Friday, April 17!
Profiles for ASB vice president candidates
April 17, 2025
Because yellow flowers were brought to the memorial, they now represent the Sewol Ferry incident.
Remembering the Sewol Ferry Tragedy
April 16, 2025
The ASB election for president is underway now and voting takes place Friday, April 18.
Profiles of the candidates for ASB president
April 16, 2025
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.
The Virgin Suicides: how its themes stay relevant today
May 5, 2025
Life is Strange is a game filled with romance, life lessons, and coming of age subjects.
Life is strange review: Every choice matters
April 24, 2025
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.
Review of Invincible season 3
April 16, 2025
Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong'o, Evan Alex, and Shahadi Wright and their tethered versions in the 2019 movie Us.
Movie Review: Us
April 14, 2025
With the school year wrapping up, it's time to bring out the summer wardrobes and get ready for the sunny days ahead.
Sunny days ahead: Your guide to the season’s top fashion picks
April 2, 2025
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
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
April 23, 2025
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Podcast: What is Lent and Easter?
April 16, 2025
Adventure to Camelot Golfland!
Adventure to Camelot Golfland!
March 31, 2025
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Podcast: Protests for Mexican Rights
March 19, 2025
Since Jan. 7, a powerful surge in wildfires has erupted in California, especially in Los Angeles. (Created with Canva)
Podcast: California Fires
March 19, 2025
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Carlos Alba

Carlos Alba, Former Staff Writer

Fun Facts:

  • I love rainy weather.
  • My favorite time of the year is fall and winter.
  • In the rare occurrence that I have free time, I just sleep or play video games with friends.
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The talent show participants with the organizers of the event.

First talent show wraps up with a standing ovation

Emanuel Negrete and Carlos Alba
November 30, 2017
Thanksgiving is much more than food

Thanksgiving is much more than food

Jordan Avila and Carlos Alba
November 30, 2017
Sandra Ceballos showing her talent at the MCHS talent show.

Halloween costumes and supplies

The origins of Halloween aren’t as hollow as they seem

Carlos Alba, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
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