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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
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
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Noe De Santiago

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer

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We ranked MCHS school lunch offerings according to a tier list.

Podcast: The Last Supper at MCHS

Juan Alvarado, Daniel Cabral, Noe De Santiago, and Brandon Rubalcava
May 22, 2023
In Part II, our podcasters' families respond to their audio diaries from Part I.

Parents just don’t understand, Part II

Juan Alvarado, Daniel Cabral, Noe De Santiago, and Brandon Rubalcava
March 30, 2023
Wizard Mario Nieto shares his thoughts about MCHS.

Wizards off work – a podcast

Brandon Rubalcava, Noe De Santiago, and Juan Alvarado
December 19, 2022
An MCHS student does not know how to fill out a check.

Does school successfully prepare students for adulthood?

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Students get their free nutritious lunch provided by the MCHS cafeteria.

With the free meal waiver coming to an end, SAUSD rises to the occasion to handle this matter

Noe De Santiago, Social Media Manager
May 25, 2022
Sophomores Jerry Gallardo and Daisy Barragan work together while respecting the COVID mask mandate policy.

Probability of returning back to online

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Veterans Day shirt given to students who participate in the last Veterans Day activities at Santa Ana College.

The experiences of joining the military

Noe De Santiago, Social Media Manager
December 15, 2021
The Spot, located at the Johnson Center, is one of the best places for students to have a good time or catch up on homework.

Hangout Locations Around Campus

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer / Social Media Manager
October 29, 2021
Juniors Juan Alvarado and Ahmad Obeidallah catch up for the first time since freshmen year.

Returning back to school was met with its highs and its lows

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
The battle for an increase of minimum wage ends with sheer disappointment for those who fought for it.

The battle for a raise in minimum wage

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Soul now streams on Disney+ across all platforms.

Pixar’s latest movie “Soul” speaks volumes about what makes you, you

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
"The Mandalorian" streams on Disney+ across all platforms.

“The Mandalorian” review: The adorable baby Yoda has arrived to distract us from this pandemic

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
A mural in Washington, D.C. features Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

How RBG changed the lives of many

Noe De Santiago, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
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