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Examining how MCHS Freshmen manage their stress.
End-of-year crunch: How MCHS freshmen manage stress
May 29, 2025
Students taking US History this semester completed a variety of assignments on paper, including a rough draft and outline of their two most recent projects.
Switching back to pencil and paper?
May 28, 2025
Students feeling the weight of academic pressure, reflecting on expectations and their impact, questioning.
The effect of expectations on students
May 28, 2025
Memorial Day is more than a holiday, it is a day honoring the brave men and women who died serving in the United States military, remembering.
Memorial Day
May 28, 2025
With the rising influence of social media on showcasing schools, high school seniors find themselves browsing over multiple posts reflecting college life that influence their college decisions.
More than swipes: How does social media affect college decisions
May 27, 2025
A deep dive into the aftermath of recent student reports reveals the impact on campus life, student trust, and administrative response. This article unpacks the key findings.
What really happens when a student reports an issue?
May 28, 2025
Armando is remembered as someone who always complimented others and made them happy.
More than a friend: Honoring the life and legacy of Armando Morales
May 23, 2025
Many view high school as essential for future success, but students across campuses are asking the big question if it is truly preparing us for the real world, wondering.
Is high school really preparing us for the real world?
May 23, 2025
Editors and staff writers from the class of 2025.
Letter from an editor: Use your voice and prioritize your well-being
May 23, 2025
Students are benefiting from Ethnic Studies, so we need to prioritize fixing the errors within the curriculum.
Ethnic Studies in SAUSD
May 14, 2025
Rallies held in downtown Santa Ana on April 5 and 19 were sparked by community concerns over the changing political climate.
Not yours to take: The “Hands Off!” rallies
May 28, 2025
Thinking it through is one thing; saying it aloud means finally engaging.
USC speak your MIND: What is it?
April 30, 2025
What is KinderCaminata all about?
KinderCaminata – What took place?
April 22, 2025
ASB elections are here. Make sure to vote Friday, April 17!
Profiles for ASB vice president candidates
April 17, 2025
Because yellow flowers were brought to the memorial, they now represent the Sewol Ferry incident.
Remembering the Sewol Ferry Tragedy
April 16, 2025
Have you ever wondered how your family has shaped who you are? In her book, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma, Galit Atlas explores how her patients experience the emotional trauma of the generations before them.
Book Review: Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma
May 28, 2025
Wizards for Water is a club run by Micah You, a teacher at Middle College High School, where students can participate in the Orange County full or half marathon while raising money to provide clean water for children in Africa.
Experience at Wizards for Water
May 19, 2025
Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American artist. She made many hit songs throughout her career(shown in the image). Even after her death, her legacy and songs continue to thrive.
Celebrating Selena Quintanilla: Her lasting impact and Yolanda Saldivar parole news
May 16, 2025
Experiencing art blocks could lead to various negative impacts if they are constant and overly stressed on. These impacts range from lacking motivation or ideas, to lacking confidence in future art pieces, resulting in additional struggles in the near future.
The negative effects of artistic blocks and how to avoid them
May 15, 2025
Freshman Students share their thoughts and opinions on the book they read together in class.
The book “The Distance Between us” and its impact on freshman MCHS students
May 8, 2025
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
Made with Canva
Podcast: Hello Summer
May 21, 2025
Made with Canva
Podcast: Overconsumption
May 19, 2025
Made with Canva
Podcast: Sweet Treats
May 19, 2025
In this special MCHS Trio episode, we learn about life after graduation. From moving to Hawai'i, commuting to college, choosing majors, and chasing career dreams
Podcast: Plans after senior year
May 14, 2025
Join us as we dive into the delicious world of sushi at Sake2Me Sushi in Tustin! Over spring break, we sampled a wide variety of rolls and shared our tasty reviews. Tune in for a fun and flavorful food adventure!
Sake2Me Sushi Review
April 23, 2025
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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
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