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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
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
Santa Ana has been ranked number 39 as the most dangerous city in California but why?
What makes Santa Ana so unsafe?
May 2, 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
Grace Elson

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor

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  • I have about 800 hours on Fallout.
  • I've been skateboarding since I was 7.
  • My favorite band is Cage the Elephant.
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Mutilated animals like these have been popping up for years.

Cults or coincidence; Mutilation of animals in local suburbs sparks local fear  

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2019
Trinity Love Jones, pictured above, was last seen with her mother hours before her murder.

Police seeking to book mother for the murder of 9-year-old Trinity Love Jones

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2019

Warren’s announcement of a future presidential campaign kicks the 2020 race into overdrive

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
March 1, 2019
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
Let the cheetah print stand out.

Faux fur for days. No animal harm and all the fun.

Get ready for a night out with the girls.

Layers are in for the chilly season.

Bring back the cheetah print on your next day out.

Party with jean jackets and stripes this season.

21 Questions with Mr. Kaneko

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, and Jessie Ortiz
November 30, 2018
Senator Elizabeth Warren pictured at trial.

Everything wrong with Senator Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Test

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2018
Senior Alan Meza wears an emergency backpack.

[Photo] Natural Disaster Awareness

Joseluis Rangel, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Official NFL Football

[Photo] NFL: Owners and Players

Jacob Mendez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Reporter Grace Elson questions how the #MeToo movement is impacting people everywhere.

Think before you tweet; what you should know about the #metoo movement before you jump on the bandwagon

Grace Elson and Jacob Mendez
October 12, 2018
21 Questions with Mr.You

21 Questions with Mr.You

Tais Avila, Grace Elson, and Jessie Ortiz
October 12, 2018
Teacher and musician Mr. Kaneko

Pop music and its faults

Grace Elson, Jessie Ortiz, and Alexandra Quiñones
September 14, 2018
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People of color and their chance to stand out with the new Pulitzer Prize

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
May 23, 2018
Recall in progress

Trump administration recalls anti-pollution laws

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2018
Bryan Rodriguez enjoying another day at Middle College High School.

Junior Student Spotlight

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2018
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Emma González: LGBT icon, gun rights activist, and high school senior

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
March 28, 2018
Lupe Vazquez, junior, exercising her right to protest at the rally.

MCHS students rally for gun control

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
March 28, 2018

Mr. Camacho: Exposed

Grace Elson and Tais Avila
March 22, 2018
Cartoon depicts the difference between a Feminist and a Man-Hater

Feminism: the new F word?

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2018
The "Amanda Todd" case was among the first to have introduced a video that detailed the individual's experience. The YouTube video went viral.

Never the answer, despite the question

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2018

Mr.V Exposed

Tais Avila and Grace Elson
January 29, 2018
Ahead or falling behind; america's unwillingness to conform to the unique

Ahead or falling behind; america’s unwillingness to conform to the unique

Grace Elson, Opinon Editor
November 30, 2017
Our new columnist!

[Photo] Meeting the columnist

Emanuel Negrete, Columnist
October 24, 2017
A few of Donald Trumps tweets showcasing his opinions.

Donald Trump: an icon for all the wrong reasons

Grace Elson, Opinion Editor
October 24, 2017
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