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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

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The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

The Spellbinder
Esmeralda Coeto-Medina

Esmeralda Coeto-Medina, Community News Editor

My favorite animal is a polar bear, I love strawberries, and my favorite subject is biology.

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Lowriders have established a community with all individuals; it's a craft that displays creativity and hard work. Not to mention, it continues to be a political issue that unites people for a cause.

Lowriding isn’t lowlife

Esmeralda Coeto-Medina, Community News Editor
December 19, 2022
Students in the summer enrichment program, People's History of Orange County, learn to create artwork that implements activism and artistry.

Teaching the truth

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Community News Editor
October 21, 2022
40 SAUSD students enter the University of Berkeley through Sather Gate as part of Day 2 of the Spring 2022 College Tours.

SAUSD promotes higher college education through college road trip tours

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Kathleen Peterson has inspirational posters that she uses to inspire students and bring representation into her classroom.

Women’s History Month without the history

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
The Bring About Hope Club volunteers at El Salvador Park Community Garden maintain the garden in good conditions and relieve stress.

Community gardens in Santa Ana hope to sprout interest

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
The stage at Godinez Fundamental High School waits as the drama students prepare to perform “The Best Haunted House Ever."

Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween activities unite the community of Santa Ana

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
The stage at Godinez Fundamental High School waits as the drama students prepare to perform “The Best Haunted House Ever.”

Santa Ana College hosts a Fiesta De Fright event on Oct. 28, 2021 to showcase games, food, and an altar containing Cempasúchil flowers, bread, fruits, and images of Vanessa Guillen, George Floyd, etc.

Cecilia Jáurejul (left) and Ema Lopez (right) from the Relámpago del Cielo dance group get ready to perform their folkloric dance at Bowers Museum on Sunday Oct. 24, 2021 for the Día de los Muertos festival.

Lorena Cordova, a crime scene investigator, hands out candy to trick-or-treaters at the Santa Ana Police Department’s Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021 at Chick-fil-A on Bristol and McArthur St.

Eva Barrios showcases her booth which features her deceased daughter Victoria Barrios on Oct. 17, 2021 at La Gente Market, an event focusing on Día de los Muertos and Mexican Culture.

The church and public schools have contradictions, but ultimately, it is the student who decides what they want to believe.

Losing faith in your religion

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
Our challenges throughout the pandemic have helped us emotionally connect.

Thank you Susan Groff: One act makes a big impact

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
May 26, 2021
Theme parks host their own attractions to bring some fun into the pandemic.

Fun makes a comeback: New attractions coming soon

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Theme parks host their own attractions to bring some fun into the pandemic.

Kathleen Gil sits beside her father, Thomas Hernandez, who passed away due to Covid.

Family Losses: What the coronavirus took from them

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
SAPD releases a new video series to create awareness and provide closure to grieving families.

SAPD reaches out to the community to help solve cold cases with a new video series

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Algebra teacher Norio Kaneko shows us his set up for online teaching.

How are teachers dealing with online learning?

Esmeralda Coeto Medina, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
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