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Families enjoying time together at a local park, benefiting from the safety and support offered by sanctuary city policies.
Sanctuary Cities: Protecting Families and Offering Safety
December 19, 2024
MCHS students and their favorite things about Christmas.
MCHS students favorite thing about Christmas
December 19, 2024
What do MCHS students think about The Spellbinder; is it worth reading? What is their opinion?
Opinion on the spellbinder
December 19, 2024
How Daylight Saving Time and reduced sunlight impact mental health and amplify Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Daylights Saving Time End + Seasonal Depression
December 18, 2024
Podcast: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
December 18, 2024
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
Latino Voters show their support for Donald Trump during the 2024 election campaign across various communities in the United States, advocating for making America 'great' again.
Understanding the unexpected: Why 60% of Latino voters supported Trump
December 2, 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
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
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
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
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
December 11, 2024
It is time for the recognition of the many artists here at MCHS!
Artistic expression and personal growth: MCHS students share their creative journeys and challenges
December 5, 2024
The 2024-2025 dance team's first photo features their debut performance at the pep rally on October 25.
Expect the unexpected from the dance team
November 20, 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
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: 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
Podcast: Two Girls and One Mic - Christmas traditions
Podcast: Two Girls and One Mic – Christmas traditions
December 11, 2024
Leilani Dang's family Thanksgiving feast in 2022.
Videocast: Thanksgiving dishes ranked: From feast favorites to forgettable
December 4, 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
Carolyn Tran

Carolyn Tran, Co-Editor-In-Chief

I can wiggle my ears, I love classical music, and I’ve never eaten a burger before.
All content by Carolyn Tran
Women are often encouraged to appear as if they're freshly out of high school, no matter how old they actually are.

The woe of being an aging woman

Carolyn Tran, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 25, 2022
Positive stereotypes are ultimately still stereotypes, and they don't help minorities regardless of how pleasant they may seem.

The model minority myth: how it harms Asian Americans and other people of color

Carolyn Tran, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2022
Seniors at Middle College High School have joined millions of students across the nation in completing their college applications.

MCHS students take on the college admissions process

Carolyn Tran, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2021
Does Middle College High School provide its students with a proper high school experience?

Are Middle College High School students missing out?

Carolyn Tran, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2021
Mrs. Espinosa is retiring after 25 years at Middle College High.

Saying goodbye to Mrs. Espinosa

Carolyn Tran, Features Editor
June 4, 2021
The oversexualization of teenagers in the media is concerning at the least and downright predatory at the worst.

Stop sexualizing teenagers

Carolyn Tran, Features Editor
April 21, 2021
Due to the pandemic and the controversies surrounding it, the SAT may soon come to an end.

What’s going to happen to the SAT?

Carolyn Tran, Features Editor
February 26, 2021
The coronavirus has proven fatal to both physical and economic health.

Covid-19 is changing the economic landscape

Carolyn Tran, Features Editor
December 14, 2020
How have distance learning and quarantine been affecting students?

How COVID-19 is affecting the mental health of students

Carolyn Tran, Features Editor
October 16, 2020
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