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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
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Christine Hinckley

Christine Hinckley, Co-Editor -in Chief

I have 4 cats, I’ve met Kill Bill:The Rapper, and I’ve seen Billy Joel in Vegas
All content by Christine Hinckley
The current meme climate poses a risk to democratic ideals due to the spread of misinformation.

Are political memes ruining democracy’s dreams?

Christine Hinckley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2023
Interpreting dreams unlocks the universe that lives inside your mind.

Looking into the window of your subconscious mind

Christine Hinckley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2023
Hypochondriacs search up their symptoms constantly which can worsen their mental state.

Hypochondriasis: Living with health anxiety

Christine Hinckley, Co Editor In Chief
December 19, 2022
You can never escape beauty standards and trends in our society; you can only change the way you view yourself and how you respond to them.

The beauty standards: A constantly moving target

Christine Hinckley, Co Editor In Chief
October 21, 2022
The way our school funds activities and clubs is generally unknown by students.

Clubs are underfunded: What you need to know

Christine Hinckley, Features Editor
May 25, 2022
41 year old comedian Chris D'Elia played the role of Henderson on the Netflix series "You." Henderson was a pedophile who acted on his urges. D'Elia's has had five sexual misconduct accusations from at least five underage girls, all of which he has denied.

Age gap relationships can be predatory

Christine Hinckley, Features Editor
March 11, 2022
Three juniors are hard at work on their laptops in the Johnson Student Center on the Santa Ana College campus.

Juniors feel the pressure of eleventh grade

Andoe Glaser, Christine Hinckley, and Kimberly Lopez
December 15, 2021
Pets became our BFFs during quarantine. Photo credits: Kimberly Lopez (Snowy top left), Andoe Glaser (Berkeley top middle), Ashley Santana (Winston and Crystal top right and Whiskey center), Alex Prado (Gigi and Max left middle and Princess bottom left corner), Samantha Esparza (Naruto right middle), and Christine Hinckley (Batman and Luna bottom middle and bottom right).

Leaving quarantine: How our pets are handling the transition

Christine Hinckley, Features Editor
October 8, 2021
"Art No. 2" created by Chuck Baird, a Deaf artist shows a man signing the word "art" in ASL.

Being Deaf in a hearing world

Christine Hinckley, Design Assistant/Staff Writer
May 26, 2021
This is a mock-up of what the expected Voyager Space Station Hotel might look like, spinning in space.

The future is here: The Voyager Space Station Hotel is due to open in 2027

Christine Hinckley, Design Assistant/Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
As you open the game, SpongeBob salutes you on the title screen.

THQ Rehydrates SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom

Christine Hinckley, Staff Writter/SNO Design Assistant
February 26, 2021
January’s possible return includes a hybrid proposal for in-person classes and virtual classes.

Is there a return date for MCHS in sight?

Christine Hinckley, Staff Writer / Design Assistant
December 14, 2020
People all over planet Earth are being impacted by COVID-19.

You’re not alone: Impact of COVID around the globe

Christine Hinckley, Design Assistant / Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
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