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Neri and Erick Rodriguez
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
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
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
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
The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

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

The Spellbinder
Jessie Ortiz

Jessie Ortiz, Former Multimedia Editor

Fun Facts:

  • Current ASB President
  • 1 -minute videos take about 1-2 hours to edit.
  • I met Evan on the first day of 6th grade.
All content by Jessie Ortiz
Sophomore Sahira Carino can't decide whether to watch her anime subbed or dubbed..

The battle of the ages: Dub vs Sub

Jessie Ortiz, Multimedia Editor
December 13, 2019
2019 Fall Lookbook

2019 Fall Lookbook

Jessie Ortiz and Maria Peralta
October 25, 2019
Middle College skater ollies off the four steps.

Skate or die: The skating epidemic at Middle College

Jessie Ortiz, Multimedia Editor
September 20, 2019
Journalism lead to a better path for this MCHS staff writer, William Gallegos.

[Photo] William Gallegos

September 20, 2019
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[Photo] Rebecca Guerrero

September 20, 2019
Nicholas Rodriguez ran to score another point for MCHS during the 2018 small schools flag football game.

[Photo] Let the Games Begin…Not

Sahira Carino, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia prepares to go to Harvard by finishing the business he started here at Middle College.

Good Goodbye

Jessie Ortiz and Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia
April 26, 2019
Although ASB loses money, MCHS maintains a higher attendance rate at dances than other schools do.

Improving ASB’s marketing problem

Jessie Ortiz, Multimedia Editor
April 5, 2019
A group photograph of Middle College High School's ASB class of 2019.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: I stand with ASB

March 14, 2019
Even though it looks like sophomore Christina Diaz is having a good time, dance participation is at an all-time low.

[Photo] Lack of participation at MCHS

Rebecca Guerrero, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Party this holiday season with these glamorous outfits

Party this holiday season with these glamorous outfits

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, Jessie Ortiz, and Kasandra Tapia
December 20, 2018

21 Questions with Mr. Kaneko

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, and Jessie Ortiz
November 30, 2018
MCHS Wizards celebrate a victory.

[Photo] MCHS vs Chavez and Lorin Griset: It came home

Adriana Flores and Christopher Chavez
November 30, 2018
Artwork of Freddie Mercury performing at a concert.

[Photo] Bohemian Rhapsody: Movie Review

Christopher Chavez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
21 Questions with Mr.You

21 Questions with Mr.You

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, and Jessie Ortiz
October 12, 2018
A homeless individual sleeping next to a crowd of people waiting to board the bus.

Students have concerns about riding the bus to and from school

Adriana Flores, Rebecca Guerrero, and Jessie Ortiz
October 12, 2018
ASB vice president, Ana Gonzalez, and her colleagues during the ASB conference.

[Photo] Is ASB working for you?

Jordan Avila, Edgar Hernandez, and Joanna Mejia
October 12, 2018
LGBTQ flag on top of the American flag.

[Photo] The importance of LGBTQ representation to queer youth

Maria Peralta, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Staff writer and junior Franco Chavez scrutinizes Tupac's lyrics.

[Photo] Evolution of rap lyrics

Jordan Avila and Franco Chavez
October 12, 2018
Reporter Grace Elson questions how the #MeToo movement is impacting people everywhere.

[Photo] Think before you tweet; what you should know about the #metoo movement before you jump on the bandwagon

Grace Elson and Jacob Mendez
October 12, 2018
Teacher and musician Mr. Kaneko

Pop music and its faults

Grace Elson, Jessie Ortiz, and Alexandra Quiñones
September 14, 2018
Mr. Voight presents Lou Correa to the students.

[Photo] A grand visit

Tais Avila, News Editor
September 14, 2018
Two kittens cuddling at the shelter.

[Photo] HEAL is holding a Pro Pet Project November 6-22

Kasandra Tapia, News Editor
October 24, 2017
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