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Families enjoying time together at a local park, benefiting from the safety and support offered by sanctuary city policies.
Sanctuary Cities: Protecting Families and Offering Safety
December 19, 2024
MCHS students and their favorite things about Christmas.
MCHS students favorite thing about Christmas
December 19, 2024
What do MCHS students think about The Spellbinder; is it worth reading? What is their opinion?
Opinion on the spellbinder
December 19, 2024
How Daylight Saving Time and reduced sunlight impact mental health and amplify Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Daylights Saving Time End + Seasonal Depression
December 18, 2024
Podcast: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
December 18, 2024
A bookshelf of diverse lives and perspectives.
The rise on book banning
December 19, 2024
A beautiful afternoon at Sasscer Park.
Investing in the future: How much does the city really care about its youth?
December 11, 2024
Teens use social media to engage with the 2024 election, shaping their political voices through online platforms.
Teenagers’ heightened awareness of the election & politics
December 9, 2024
Latino Voters show their support for Donald Trump during the 2024 election campaign across various communities in the United States, advocating for making America 'great' again.
Understanding the unexpected: Why 60% of Latino voters supported Trump
December 2, 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
As post-election results set in, individuals, particularly women, have begun retaliating and speaking out on the worries that come with abortion rights.
The impact of political shifts on abortion rights in the U.S.
December 19, 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
The nostalgia of cartoons and how they last in our memory throughout our life.
The lasting influence of cartoons on our lives
December 13, 2024
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
December 11, 2024
It is time for the recognition of the many artists here at MCHS!
Artistic expression and personal growth: MCHS students share their creative journeys and challenges
December 5, 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
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
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: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
December 18, 2024
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
December 11, 2024
Video: Chats with Martin and Brisa - Baking a pumpkin roll while explaining Project 2025
Video: Chats with Martin and Brisa – Baking a pumpkin roll while explaining Project 2025
December 11, 2024
Podcast: Two Girls and One Mic - Christmas traditions
Podcast: Two Girls and One Mic – Christmas traditions
December 11, 2024
Leilani Dang's family Thanksgiving feast in 2022.
Videocast: Thanksgiving dishes ranked: From feast favorites to forgettable
December 4, 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
Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Fun Facts:

  • I love writing poetry and reading poems.
  • I am the first person to be the Editor-In-Chief two years in a row for our school newspaper.
  • Pain is weakness leaving the body.
All content by Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia
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
Photograph of college pendants on a classroom wall at Middle College High School.

#Richpeopleproblems

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2019
A group photograph of Middle College High School's ASB class of 2019.

Letter from the Editor: I stand with ASB

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Editor-in-chief
March 14, 2019
Speech and Debate students from Middle College High School at Bradley University.

Speech and Debate’s experience in a travel tournament

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2018
Students benefited from Application Day by getting help college volunteers, AVID tutors and counselors.

College Application Day

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co Editor in Chief
November 30, 2018
Results from a student driven survey.

The Reliability of the SAT

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
The new iPhone xs max on display.

Apple 11’s year keynote

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2018
Boxing gloves

Canelo vs. Triple G

Rebecca Guerrero, Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, and Leslie Salgado
September 14, 2018
"We love our Dreamers" artwork displayed at the Johnson Center.

DACA: A new update

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2018
Mr.You and his wife celebrating their ceremony.

He said, “I do”

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2018
California State University Fullerton "Titans" monument.

A visit to your future

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2018

Are computers still relevant?

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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
Quan Do and Juan Medina from the Robotics team at the School Choice Fair.

Letter from the editor: celebrities in politics

Letter from the editor: celebrities in politics

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2018
Just some of the amazing people I got to meet during my internship. From left to right: Becky Magallon, Rubuen Martinez, Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Jose Solorio.

A summer well spent

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2018
Junior Quan Do begins to feel the second semester stress.

Tips for surviving second semester:

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2018
The book adaptions of "Peter and the Starcatchers" and "Peter Pan"

Spellbinder’s review: “Peter and the Starcatcher”

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2017
Humans are made up of numbers.

Letter from the editor: the numbers don’t lie

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2017

Where to find Neverland

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2017
Letter from the editor: why the Spellbinder went digital

Letter from the editor: why the Spellbinder went digital

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2017
Homeless man found resting in the streets.

Ongoing homeless crisis in Santa Ana

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-in-chief
October 24, 2017
Presidential communication throughout the history of the United States.

From speeches, to fireside chats, to Twitter, U.S. presidents have done it all

Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2017
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