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Examining how MCHS Freshmen manage their stress.
End-of-year crunch: How MCHS freshmen manage stress
May 29, 2025
Students taking US History this semester completed a variety of assignments on paper, including a rough draft and outline of their two most recent projects.
Switching back to pencil and paper?
May 28, 2025
Students feeling the weight of academic pressure, reflecting on expectations and their impact, questioning.
The effect of expectations on students
May 28, 2025
Memorial Day is more than a holiday, it is a day honoring the brave men and women who died serving in the United States military, remembering.
Memorial Day
May 28, 2025
With the rising influence of social media on showcasing schools, high school seniors find themselves browsing over multiple posts reflecting college life that influence their college decisions.
More than swipes: How does social media affect college decisions
May 27, 2025
A deep dive into the aftermath of recent student reports reveals the impact on campus life, student trust, and administrative response. This article unpacks the key findings.
What really happens when a student reports an issue?
May 28, 2025
Armando is remembered as someone who always complimented others and made them happy.
More than a friend: Honoring the life and legacy of Armando Morales
May 23, 2025
Many view high school as essential for future success, but students across campuses are asking the big question if it is truly preparing us for the real world, wondering.
Is high school really preparing us for the real world?
May 23, 2025
Editors and staff writers from the class of 2025.
Letter from an editor: Use your voice and prioritize your well-being
May 23, 2025
Students are benefiting from Ethnic Studies, so we need to prioritize fixing the errors within the curriculum.
Ethnic Studies in SAUSD
May 14, 2025
Rallies held in downtown Santa Ana on April 5 and 19 were sparked by community concerns over the changing political climate.
Not yours to take: The “Hands Off!” rallies
May 28, 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
Have you ever wondered how your family has shaped who you are? In her book, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma, Galit Atlas explores how her patients experience the emotional trauma of the generations before them.
Book Review: Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma
May 28, 2025
Wizards for Water is a club run by Micah You, a teacher at Middle College High School, where students can participate in the Orange County full or half marathon while raising money to provide clean water for children in Africa.
Experience at Wizards for Water
May 19, 2025
Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American artist. She made many hit songs throughout her career(shown in the image). Even after her death, her legacy and songs continue to thrive.
Celebrating Selena Quintanilla: Her lasting impact and Yolanda Saldivar parole news
May 16, 2025
Experiencing art blocks could lead to various negative impacts if they are constant and overly stressed on. These impacts range from lacking motivation or ideas, to lacking confidence in future art pieces, resulting in additional struggles in the near future.
The negative effects of artistic blocks and how to avoid them
May 15, 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
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
Made with Canva
Podcast: Hello Summer
May 21, 2025
Made with Canva
Podcast: Overconsumption
May 19, 2025
Made with Canva
Podcast: Sweet Treats
May 19, 2025
In this special MCHS Trio episode, we learn about life after graduation. From moving to Hawai'i, commuting to college, choosing majors, and chasing career dreams
Podcast: Plans after senior year
May 14, 2025
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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Christine Hinckley

Christine Hinckley, Co-Editor -in Chief

I have 4 cats, I’ve met Kill Bill:The Rapper, and I’ve seen Billy Joel in Vegas
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The current meme climate poses a risk to democratic ideals due to the spread of misinformation.

Are political memes ruining democracy’s dreams?

Christine Hinckley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2023
Interpreting dreams unlocks the universe that lives inside your mind.

Looking into the window of your subconscious mind

Christine Hinckley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2023
Hypochondriacs search up their symptoms constantly which can worsen their mental state.

Hypochondriasis: Living with health anxiety

Christine Hinckley, Co Editor In Chief
December 19, 2022
You can never escape beauty standards and trends in our society; you can only change the way you view yourself and how you respond to them.

The beauty standards: A constantly moving target

Christine Hinckley, Co Editor In Chief
October 21, 2022
The way our school funds activities and clubs is generally unknown by students.

Clubs are underfunded: What you need to know

Christine Hinckley, Features Editor
May 25, 2022
41 year old comedian Chris D'Elia played the role of Henderson on the Netflix series "You." Henderson was a pedophile who acted on his urges. D'Elia's has had five sexual misconduct accusations from at least five underage girls, all of which he has denied.

Age gap relationships can be predatory

Christine Hinckley, Features Editor
March 11, 2022
Three juniors are hard at work on their laptops in the Johnson Student Center on the Santa Ana College campus.

Juniors feel the pressure of eleventh grade

Andoe Glaser, Christine Hinckley, and Kimberly Lopez
December 15, 2021
Pets became our BFFs during quarantine. Photo credits: Kimberly Lopez (Snowy top left), Andoe Glaser (Berkeley top middle), Ashley Santana (Winston and Crystal top right and Whiskey center), Alex Prado (Gigi and Max left middle and Princess bottom left corner), Samantha Esparza (Naruto right middle), and Christine Hinckley (Batman and Luna bottom middle and bottom right).

Leaving quarantine: How our pets are handling the transition

Christine Hinckley, Features Editor
October 8, 2021
"Art No. 2" created by Chuck Baird, a Deaf artist shows a man signing the word "art" in ASL.

Being Deaf in a hearing world

Christine Hinckley, Design Assistant/Staff Writer
May 26, 2021
This is a mock-up of what the expected Voyager Space Station Hotel might look like, spinning in space.

The future is here: The Voyager Space Station Hotel is due to open in 2027

Christine Hinckley, Design Assistant/Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
As you open the game, SpongeBob salutes you on the title screen.

THQ Rehydrates SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom

Christine Hinckley, Staff Writter/SNO Design Assistant
February 26, 2021
January’s possible return includes a hybrid proposal for in-person classes and virtual classes.

Is there a return date for MCHS in sight?

Christine Hinckley, Staff Writer / Design Assistant
December 14, 2020
People all over planet Earth are being impacted by COVID-19.

You’re not alone: Impact of COVID around the globe

Christine Hinckley, Design Assistant / Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
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