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Examining how MCHS Freshmen manage their stress.
End-of-year crunch: How MCHS freshmen manage stress
May 29, 2025
Students taking US History this semester completed a variety of assignments on paper, including a rough draft and outline of their two most recent projects.
Switching back to pencil and paper?
May 28, 2025
Students feeling the weight of academic pressure, reflecting on expectations and their impact, questioning.
The effect of expectations on students
May 28, 2025
Memorial Day is more than a holiday, it is a day honoring the brave men and women who died serving in the United States military, remembering.
Memorial Day
May 28, 2025
With the rising influence of social media on showcasing schools, high school seniors find themselves browsing over multiple posts reflecting college life that influence their college decisions.
More than swipes: How does social media affect college decisions
May 27, 2025
A deep dive into the aftermath of recent student reports reveals the impact on campus life, student trust, and administrative response. This article unpacks the key findings.
What really happens when a student reports an issue?
May 28, 2025
Armando is remembered as someone who always complimented others and made them happy.
More than a friend: Honoring the life and legacy of Armando Morales
May 23, 2025
Many view high school as essential for future success, but students across campuses are asking the big question if it is truly preparing us for the real world, wondering.
Is high school really preparing us for the real world?
May 23, 2025
Editors and staff writers from the class of 2025.
Letter from an editor: Use your voice and prioritize your well-being
May 23, 2025
Students are benefiting from Ethnic Studies, so we need to prioritize fixing the errors within the curriculum.
Ethnic Studies in SAUSD
May 14, 2025
Rallies held in downtown Santa Ana on April 5 and 19 were sparked by community concerns over the changing political climate.
Not yours to take: The “Hands Off!” rallies
May 28, 2025
Thinking it through is one thing; saying it aloud means finally engaging.
USC speak your MIND: What is it?
April 30, 2025
What is KinderCaminata all about?
KinderCaminata – What took place?
April 22, 2025
ASB elections are here. Make sure to vote Friday, April 17!
Profiles for ASB vice president candidates
April 17, 2025
Because yellow flowers were brought to the memorial, they now represent the Sewol Ferry incident.
Remembering the Sewol Ferry Tragedy
April 16, 2025
Have you ever wondered how your family has shaped who you are? In her book, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma, Galit Atlas explores how her patients experience the emotional trauma of the generations before them.
Book Review: Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma
May 28, 2025
Wizards for Water is a club run by Micah You, a teacher at Middle College High School, where students can participate in the Orange County full or half marathon while raising money to provide clean water for children in Africa.
Experience at Wizards for Water
May 19, 2025
Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American artist. She made many hit songs throughout her career(shown in the image). Even after her death, her legacy and songs continue to thrive.
Celebrating Selena Quintanilla: Her lasting impact and Yolanda Saldivar parole news
May 16, 2025
Experiencing art blocks could lead to various negative impacts if they are constant and overly stressed on. These impacts range from lacking motivation or ideas, to lacking confidence in future art pieces, resulting in additional struggles in the near future.
The negative effects of artistic blocks and how to avoid them
May 15, 2025
Freshman Students share their thoughts and opinions on the book they read together in class.
The book “The Distance Between us” and its impact on freshman MCHS students
May 8, 2025
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
Made with Canva
Podcast: Hello Summer
May 21, 2025
Made with Canva
Podcast: Overconsumption
May 19, 2025
Made with Canva
Podcast: Sweet Treats
May 19, 2025
In this special MCHS Trio episode, we learn about life after graduation. From moving to Hawai'i, commuting to college, choosing majors, and chasing career dreams
Podcast: Plans after senior year
May 14, 2025
Join us as we dive into the delicious world of sushi at Sake2Me Sushi in Tustin! Over spring break, we sampled a wide variety of rolls and shared our tasty reviews. Tune in for a fun and flavorful food adventure!
Sake2Me Sushi Review
April 23, 2025
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Female student “hands off” her birth control to male student to represent the possibility of male birth control pills.

The biggest lie: birth control is only for women

Ashley Santana and Viviana Rivera
May 25, 2022
Junior Andoe Glaser and senior Maria Algeria, both of Hispanic descent, are overwhelmed with the heavy work load they have to get done as the end of the second semester approaches. Hispanic students face challenges if they experience depression or anxiety.

“Just be happy” — Hispanic students dealing with depression and anxiety often have to do it alone

Viviana Rivera, Multimedia Editor & Social Media Manager
March 11, 2022
Male beauty standards can affect the way teenage boys feel and how they see themselves.

The future of masculinity: overcoming stereotypes

Viviana Rivera, Multimedia Editor & Social Media Manager
December 15, 2021
Meet Mrs. Compton, our new biology teacher!

Get to know our new MCHS teachers!

Viviana Rivera and Christopher Garcia, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
The Spellbinder staff shares their favorite songs to play in their morning routine.

Wake up joyful! – the Spellbinder’s morning go to playlist

Viviana Rivera, Multimedia Editor & Social Media Manager
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
The Spellbinder staff show their appreciation of others through dedicating songs.

Dedicating this song to you

Viviana Rivera, Social Media Manager
April 21, 2021
Two young students have a late-night conversation about how their time on social media has become a place to feed their insecurities with unrealistic expectations of what their bodies should look like.

Social media feeds eating disorders

Viviana Rivera, Social Media Manager
April 21, 2021
The Spellbinder staff celebrates Black History Month with a playlist of their favorite black artists.

Celebrating Black History Month with a Rhythm

Viviana Rivera, Social Media Manager
February 26, 2021
The Spellbinder staff's favorite songs for the upcoming holidays this winter.

Listen to the cheer- the Spellbinder holiday playlist

Viviana Rivera, Social Media Manager
December 14, 2020
Students stare into a screen instead of engaging with peers and teachers in a physical classroom.

The ending of the pandemic semester: What online learning has really been like

Viviana Rivera, Social Media Manager
December 14, 2020
The Spellbinder’s current favorites for the month of October 2020! Feel free to check it out!

Anti-pandemic playlist (what’s getting us through this)

Viviana Rivera, Social Media Manager
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
A collage of some of 2019's favorite TV shows.

Free time? Watch this.

Viviana Rivera, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
The pressure of having a high GPA has detrimental effects on students.

Are we just a number?

Viviana Rivera, 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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