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Twins at Middle College
October 31, 2024
Clubs you can find at MCHS include Bring About Hope, Art, and Robotics.
Interviewing school club presidents
October 30, 2024
There are different ways students spend their day after school.
After the final bell: how students spend their afternoons
October 30, 2024
Ms. Campoverde and Ms. Villalpando are the two new teachers at MCHS. Who are they inside and out of their roles as teachers?
Who are the new teachers at MCHS?
October 30, 2024
Freshman couple Tanya Hernandez and Edwin Alcaraz had a simple and enjoyable first date.
First date adventures: Unforgettable first date moments
October 30, 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
A new hot wing restaurant opened up across the street. How good are they?
Food review of the new “Epic Wings” restaurant
May 28, 2024
ASB taking a photo after the Winter Assembly.
Understanding the school spirit at MCHS
May 28, 2024
Self-checkout allows you to scan, bag, and go at your own pace.
The benefits of self checkout
May 24, 2024
Santa Ana has been ranked number 39 as the most dangerous city in California but why?
What makes Santa Ana so unsafe?
May 2, 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
How has the evolution of the journalism elective at MCHS shaped the elective now?
The evolution of journalism at MCHS
May 24, 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
Summer is coming up so here are a few more book recommendations!!
Summer reads: Book recommendations
May 23, 2024
Looking for a new show to watch? Are you a fan of Isao Takahata’s works? If so, consider watching Heidi, Girl of the Alps, an animated series based on the book Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning by Johanna Spyri.
Need a show recommendation?
May 22, 2024
People have busy lives so they seek for short pieces of entertainment rather than a book.
Are books being forgotten?
May 17, 2024
Individuals often deal with many hardships, but how do characters' stories help them power through?
How do characters hardships influence the audience in the real world?
May 9, 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: Halloween Movie Chat
Podcast: Halloween Movie Chat
October 31, 2024
Podcast: Behind the Beauty Part III
Podcast: Behind the Beauty Part III
May 29, 2024
Podcast: Our words of wisdom
Podcast: Our words of wisdom
May 29, 2024
Podcast: LosWizardPundits' Euphony Part III
Podcast: LosWizardPundits’ Euphony Part III
May 28, 2024
Behind the scenes of the AVID 9 College Fair
Behind the scenes of the AVID 9 College Fair
May 15, 2024
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The Spellbinder
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The Spellbinder
Franco Chavez

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor

Fun Facts:

  • I’m Peruvian.
  • I got my drivers license at 16.
  • My middle name is Danut.
All content by Franco Chavez
Although my high school experience has taught me a lot, it wasn't as memorable as I had hoped.

My final thoughts on MCHS

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
April 27, 2020

The Youth in the Voting Booth

Genesis Lopez, Franco Chavez, Andres Reyes, Dylan Mai, Stephanie Cervantes, Maria Alegria, and Alex Cervantes
March 13, 2020
Another issue means another playlist. Feel free to check us out on Spotify.

The Spellbinder’s January/February 2020 Music Playlist

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
February 12, 2020
Although some people view Hispanics in a negative way, others tend to forget that the Hispanic culture plays an integral role in American society.

The hidden truth about Hispanic culture

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
Our newest "decade" playlist can be found on Spotify simply by scanning this code.

The Spellbinder’s November/December 2019 Music Playlist

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
This picture taken at Santa Ana College on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:26 p.m. shows the unpredictability of California's weather.

[Photo] Bipolar Weather

Andres Reyes, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Senior Andres Reyes consumes McDonald's fries while Senior Alan Cuevas eats an apple to maintain his healthy habits

Teenagers and unhealthiness: A match made in fast food restaurants

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
Our playlist is now on Spotify. Feel free to scan the code or search up "The Spellbinder" on Spotify.

The Spellbinder’s September/October 2019 Music Playlist

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
As nighttime approaches several underground rappers remain on the streets trying to spread their message through music.

Underground Rap: The hidden gem of music

Franco Chavez, Sports Editor
September 20, 2019
These are only some examples of underground rap and the touching lyrics associated with them.

The soccer field at Santa Ana College where many students have memories of playing there this year.

2018 soccer recap

Franco Chavez, Staff Writers
December 20, 2018
Some MCHS students are impacted by poverty.

How Poverty affects Students

Franco Chavez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
This reporter struggles to cope with workload.

[Photo] Just about done

Jordan Avila, Features Editor
November 30, 2018
Staff writer and junior Franco Chavez scrutinizes Tupac's lyrics.

Evolution of rap lyrics

Jordan Avila and Franco Chavez
October 12, 2018
Photograph taken by Jacob Mendez

Is atheism a trend?

Franco Chavez, Jacob Mendez, Maria Peralta, and Kasandra Tapia
September 14, 2018
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