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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

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The Student News Site of Middle College High School @ Santa Ana College

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Jazmin Chavira

Jazmin Chavira, Co-Editor-In-Chief

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26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion without Roe v. Wade.

Abortion rights are human rights

Jazmin Chavira, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2022
Culture shock is a term used to describe some of these more pronounced reactions to spending an extended period of time in a culture different from your own.

College culture shock: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Jazmin Chavira, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Protesters at a women's rally hold signs to protect women's reproductive rights.

Restricting abortion will not reduce unplanned pregnancies—education and agency will 

Jazmin Chavira, Co-Editor in Chief
December 15, 2021
"Spider-man: No Way Home" is set to hit theaters on December 17, 2021

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” will change the fate of the MCU

Jazmin Chavira, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2021
Machismo is the sense of being “manly” and self reliant; the concept is made of a strong masculine pride.

The culture of Machismo harms everyone

Jazmin Chavira, Sahira Carino, and Viviana Rivera
May 26, 2021
Demonstrators hold placards during a Planned Parenthood rally outside the state capitol in Austin, Texas in 2017.

Planned Parenthood: More than just an abortion clinic

Jazmin Chavira, Multimedia Editor
April 21, 2021
"Muted atrocities: Stop whitewashing our education: Racism is deeply embedded in American society and our education is no exception.

Muted atrocities: Stop whitewashing our education

Jazmin Chavira, Multimedia Editor
February 26, 2021
Santa Ana is preparing for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic by giving away free masks to the citizens.

Covid-19 Pandemic: Is the second wave already here?

Jazmin Chavira, Multimedia Editor
December 14, 2020
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives a speech at the 2019 Women's March in New York about civil rights, justice and why being polite is not the same as being quiet.

WAP = Women Are Powerful

Jazmin Chavira, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2020
Dance Team presidents, Daniela Flores and Genesis Serratos, lovingly lean on each other at school right before a performance.

Dance team presidents: Leaders behind the scenes

Jazmin Chavira and Viviana Rivera
May 29, 2020
The homeless population is disconnected from society now more than ever due to this global pandemic.

How COVID-19 is affecting the homeless community

Jazmin Chavira, Multimedia Editor
April 27, 2020
A student holds a Bible while also expressing his pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Is God for the gays?

Jazmin Chavira, Multimedia Editor
March 13, 2020
People respond rudely to a pride flag on the social media platform Instagram.

Homophobes on the Homescreen

Jazmin Chavira, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Discounts on vape products rise as teens are being hospitalized.

Vaping? The real cost

Jazmin Chavira, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Tales of the Paranormal

Tales of the Paranormal

, Alex Cervantes, Jordan Avila, Stephanie Cervantes, Viviana Rivera, Sahira Carino, Jazmin Chavira, Lucia Martinez, and Jamie Sanchez
October 10, 2019
Two students reveal what they feel about the school.

Wizards Uncensored: Students sound-off

Jazmin Chavira and Viviana Rivera
September 20, 2019
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