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How Daylight Saving Time and reduced sunlight impact mental health and amplify Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Daylights Saving Time End + Seasonal Depression
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Podcast: Crossing Borders
Podcast: Crossing Borders
2 hours ago
Ceremony for the Native American church in North Fork, California.
The need to be heard: Indigenous people’s views and concerns about the election
22 hours ago
The Wooden Floor is more than just a youth dance program.
The Wooden Floor: Transforming students’ lives through dance
December 17, 2024
MCHS students and teachers prepare to enjoy their well deserved winter break.
How are MCHS students and teachers spending winter break?
December 13, 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
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
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
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
2 hours ago
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
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Viviana Rivera, Multimedia Editor & Social Media Manager

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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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