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Families enjoying time together at a local park, benefiting from the safety and support offered by sanctuary city policies.
Sanctuary Cities: Protecting Families and Offering Safety
December 19, 2024
MCHS students and their favorite things about Christmas.
MCHS students favorite thing about Christmas
December 19, 2024
What do MCHS students think about The Spellbinder; is it worth reading? What is their opinion?
Opinion on the spellbinder
December 19, 2024
How Daylight Saving Time and reduced sunlight impact mental health and amplify Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Daylights Saving Time End + Seasonal Depression
December 18, 2024
Podcast: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
December 18, 2024
A bookshelf of diverse lives and perspectives.
The rise on book banning
December 19, 2024
A beautiful afternoon at Sasscer Park.
Investing in the future: How much does the city really care about its youth?
December 11, 2024
Teens use social media to engage with the 2024 election, shaping their political voices through online platforms.
Teenagers’ heightened awareness of the election & politics
December 9, 2024
Latino Voters show their support for Donald Trump during the 2024 election campaign across various communities in the United States, advocating for making America 'great' again.
Understanding the unexpected: Why 60% of Latino voters supported Trump
December 2, 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
As post-election results set in, individuals, particularly women, have begun retaliating and speaking out on the worries that come with abortion rights.
The impact of political shifts on abortion rights in the U.S.
December 19, 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
The nostalgia of cartoons and how they last in our memory throughout our life.
The lasting influence of cartoons on our lives
December 13, 2024
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
December 11, 2024
It is time for the recognition of the many artists here at MCHS!
Artistic expression and personal growth: MCHS students share their creative journeys and challenges
December 5, 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
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
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: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
December 18, 2024
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
Podcast: Christmas Movie Chat
December 11, 2024
Video: Chats with Martin and Brisa - Baking a pumpkin roll while explaining Project 2025
Video: Chats with Martin and Brisa – Baking a pumpkin roll while explaining Project 2025
December 11, 2024
Podcast: Two Girls and One Mic - Christmas traditions
Podcast: Two Girls and One Mic – Christmas traditions
December 11, 2024
Leilani Dang's family Thanksgiving feast in 2022.
Videocast: Thanksgiving dishes ranked: From feast favorites to forgettable
December 4, 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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