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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
Maria Alegria

Maria Alegria, Co-Editor-In-Chief

I love my dog, Roxy. I’m left-handed. I live in a blue house.

All content by Maria Alegria
Prison education programs help prisons start and continue their educational journey.

Education goes behind bars: Prison education programs

Maria Alegria, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2022
Middle College students, gather around to listen to directions given by journalism advisor, Mrs. Storms at Portola High School in Irvine on Feb. 26.

Spellbinder reporters participate in the 2022 OCJEA write-offs

Stephanie Cervantes and Maria Alegria
March 11, 2022

Navigating through the unknown as a first generation college student

Daniel Salazar, Christopher Garcia, Ashley Santana, Stephanie Cervantes, and Maria Alegria
March 3, 2022
Nervous students gathered to apply for financial aid on October 1.

“What the FAFSA?”: Seniors begin their college application process

Maria Alegria, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2021
The people of Colombia have lost trust in their government and have taken their concerns to the streets.

As tensions rise in Colombia, protestors take action

Maria Alegria, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2021
History has a male oriented perspective therefore has excluded half of the population, women.

History fails to tell the full story, leaving out HER story

Maria Alegria, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2021
Graphic discusses contrasting views on the BLM Movement protests and Capitol riots.

A Tale of Two Americas

Maria Alegria and Stephanie Cervantes
February 26, 2021
People take over the streets protesting to maintain DACA.

Signs of a bright future emerge for DACA after election results

Maria Alegria, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
Smoke from the wildfires covers up most of the sky in the Mojave Desert.

2020 is being burned as wildfires invade the West Coast

Maria Alegria, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2020

Who inspired our future: The Class of 2020

Maria Alegria, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 29, 2020
This is what teens feel like due to the quarantine order from California's governor.

School followed me home: A day in quarantine

Maria Alegria, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2020

The Youth in the Voting Booth

Genesis Lopez, Franco Chavez, Andres Reyes, Dylan Mai, Stephanie Cervantes, Maria Alegria, and Alex Cervantes
March 13, 2020
MCHS student browses the Ivory Ella website for limited edition tees sold to help aid victims of the Australian Fires.

Help the koalas and kangaroos!

Maria Alegria, A&E Editor
February 12, 2020
A student snoozes her alarm for the new school day because of the new law.

Snooze the alarm for another half hour, students

Maria Alegria, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Students and teachers share their opinion on the Second Amendment

How does MCHS view the Second Amendment and Gun Control?

Maria Alegria, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Many pets and their beloved owners have an unconditional bond.

A bond of happiness; The bond between pets and people

Maria Alegria, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
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