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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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Emily Lombarde

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief and Magazine Editor

My favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You, and I love watching rom-coms!! I love listening to almost any kind of music, and I enjoy reading!! :>

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Editors and staff writers from the class of 2025.

Letter from an editor: Use your voice and prioritize your well-being

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2025
Students are benefiting from Ethnic Studies, so we need to prioritize fixing the errors within the curriculum.

Ethnic Studies in SAUSD

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2025
The writing inside the book offers a lot of insight into the world around us.

Book Review: Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
As the end of the year approaches, students are overwhelmed with tests and studying. These all lead to negative impacts on their mental health, and the students are being drained emotionally as a result.

Student burnout: How is it impacting students and their academics?

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2024
Anthony Nuñez sells pan dulce and champurrado with Paola Sanchez to create funds for MCHS Key Club official recognition.

Welcoming Key Club to MCHS: What is Key Club?

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
There are many things that young adults have to process that often cause these anxieties that add to the already present fears. From the survey I conducted, the words in the image are a couple of key terms that were prevalent in why students were fearful of their future.

Teenagers and their anxieties of growing up

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Ladies First members hosted this school-wide event to spread awareness of Domestic Violence to their peers.

Purple is more than a color: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Emily Lombarde, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2023
The students who attended the book club were able to take pictures and get autographs of Candi Sary.

Author Candi Sary’s annual visit to sophomore book club inspires young writers

Emily Lombarde, Features Editor
April 21, 2023
Nicole Finney, UCI medical student, presenting gun violence statistics to inform students about how many lives are being affected due to this epidemic.

The gun violence epidemic hits home

Emily Lombarde, Features Editor
March 23, 2023
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December 19, 2022
In sports, many boys are yelled at to do certain things "like a man" and to not do something "like a girl." This is something that has been normalized and it is harmful to their mental health.

The effects of society on men’s mental health

Emily Lombarde, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
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