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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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Emanuel Negrete, Editor-in-Chief

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Eight of MCHS's class of 2020 plan to attend UCLA in the fall.

Class of 2020: The places they’ll go

Emanuel Negrete, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020
MCHS Seniors didn't have a proper way of saying goodbye to a school they dedicated years to.

Voices through walls: Class of 2020’s remembrance

Emanuel Negrete, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2020
Comments are vital to the quality of any product. The Spellbinder is always happy to receive feedback however possible.

Letter from the Editor: Give back with feedback

Emanuel Negrete, Co-editor-in-chief
March 13, 2020
There are others who would love nothing more to utterly break another with a social media post.

#CancelCultureIsOverParty

Emanuel Negrete, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
MCHS students were subjected to a bunch of negative press this fall. The possibility of students feeling a change in school climate is high.

Is the news scaring our students?

Emanuel Negrete, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2019
When presented with heart shattering news, what will you do? Remember that your actions and reactions are ultimately up to you. Hoping for change won’t bring about change.

Letter from the editor: Your prayers aren’t enough

Emanuel Negrete, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2019
People do not realize who are the faces behind the news scripts.

Letter from the Editor: Danger to our Democracy

Emanuel Negrete, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2019
Alejandro Cervantez (right) and Emanuel Negrete (left) have high ambitions for the Spellbinder!

Letter from the future editors-in-chief

Alex Cervantes and Emanuel Negrete
April 26, 2019
People are quick to judge others by the labels that don't define them.

[Photo] I was approached by a prisoner

March 19, 2019
People are quick to judge others by the labels that don't define them.

I was approached by a prisoner

Emanuel Negrete, Columinst
March 19, 2019
Multiple students receive this email detailing their duty to report to Intersession.

Class SHOULD NOT be in session

Emanuel Negrete and Alejandro Cervantez
March 1, 2019
A program from Middle College High School's production of The Crucible.

“The Crucible” review: packing the entire village of Salem into a heartfelt experience

Jordan Avila, Alex Cervantes, and Emanuel Negrete
December 20, 2018
The political spectrum is swarming with various politically charged words. Word Cloud by Emanuel Negrete and Alex Cervantes

The left, the right, and the middle

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
November 30, 2018
False hope is given in turn for money.

Selling hope

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
October 12, 2018
"Non-Violence," a tribute to John Lennon standing for peace.

Teachers with guns? Here’s what MCHS thinks

Edgar Hernandez, Miguel Martinez, and Emanuel Negrete
September 14, 2018
Through this graph, we see that our students are really worried about their future.

What is stressing out MCHS?

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
May 23, 2018
Piecing it together

Piecing it together

Emanuel Negrete and Jordan Avila
May 23, 2018
The enigma of stigma comes from where they once originated.

The stigma enigma

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
April 30, 2018
Franklin Guevara peeking out of the locker room.

Sophomore student spotlight: Franklin Guevara

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
February 28, 2018
U.S. Capital Building

The 2018 shutdowns

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
February 28, 2018
Creative Commons

A resolution worth having

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
January 29, 2018
What’s the deal with net neutrality?

What’s the deal with net neutrality?

Emanuel Negrete, Columinst
January 29, 2018
The results are in! Thomas Piñon is the winner of the Freshmen Student Spotlight.

Freshman student spotlight: Thomas Piñon

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
January 29, 2018
A word cloud describing the branching ideas of self doubt

Don’t fall victim

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
November 30, 2017
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
Brandon Garcia and students walk to their college classes.

[Photo] Wizards doing the things

The Spellbinder staff
November 30, 2017
Our new columnist!

Meeting the columnist

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
October 24, 2017
Two firefighters work hard to stop California wildfires.

Wildfire season rages

Emanuel Negrete and Jesus Hernandez
October 24, 2017
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