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

The Spellbinder
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
Tais Avila

Tais Avila, Former News Editor

Fun Facts:

  • This is my third year as a journalist in the Spellbinder.
  • I’m always open to making friends.
  • I  enjoy watching musicals with friends and/or family.
All content by Tais Avila
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
Ramiro Rico works on his college application just like he did Halloween night.

What do MCHS Students do on Halloween?

Tais Avila, News Editor
November 30, 2018
21 Questions with Mr.You

21 Questions with Mr.You

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, and Jessie Ortiz
October 12, 2018
Dance team performing at the pep rally.

Pep rally fall 2018

Tais Avila, Christopher Chavez, and Adriana Flores
October 12, 2018
MCHS students at lunch time

What people really think about school lunch

Adriana Flores, Jason Andrei Espiritu, Joanna Mejia, and Tais Avila
September 14, 2018
Mr. Voight presents Lou Correa to the students.

A grand visit

Tais Avila, News Editor
September 14, 2018
A group picture of the runners at the Team World Vision tent.

Wizards for Water take on the OC Half Marathon

Tais Avila, Front Page Editor
May 23, 2018
Make your safety your number one priority.

[Photo] Stay safe on your college campus

May 23, 2018
Avoid walking through allies or any lonely places on your college campus.

Locate your school's security building and have their phone number in your contacts in case of an emergency.

Be aware of the emergency call devices located on your college campus.

Seniors Destinee Rodriguez, Elizabeth Alvarado, Berenice Cortez, Rosario Molina, and Monica Gonzalez receive their scholarships at the AVID scholarship ceremony at UCI.

AVID Scholarship rewards MCHS students

Tais Avila, Front Page Editor
April 30, 2018
Lupe Vazquez, junior, exercising her right to protest at the rally.

[Photo] MCHS students rally for gun control

March 28, 2018

Mr. Camacho: Exposed

Grace Elson and Tais Avila
March 22, 2018
MCHS students are distracted by their phones during class.

Are cell phones distracting MCHS students?

Tais Avila, Front Page Editor
February 28, 2018
Mr. You at the School Choice Fair.

School choice fair at Mainplace Mall

Tais Avila and Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia
February 28, 2018

Mr.V Exposed

Tais Avila and Grace Elson
January 29, 2018
Daniella Ledezma and Melisa Luis, members of Make a Difference Club, helped students make sugar skulls for Day of the Dead.

What Day of the Dead is all about

Tais Avila, Front Page Editor
November 30, 2017
Bryan Rodriguez, Claudio Monsivais, Jonathan Vargas, Carlos Lopez and Grace Elson at the Halloween dance

Photo gallery of the Halloween dance

Tais Avila, Front Page Editor
October 24, 2017
Texas National Guard soldiers arrive in Houston, Texas to aid citizens in heavily flooded areas from the storms of Hurricane Harvey. (Photos by Lt. Zachary West , 100th MPAD)

They still need your help

Tais Avila, Front Page Editor
October 24, 2017
Load More Stories