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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
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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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