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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
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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