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Drawing by staff artist Savannah Banuelos
Falling back: Daylight savings
Story by Sarah Ulloa and Iliana Maldonado December 2, 2024

While most of us spend the first week or two adjusting to the change in daylight, It's time yet again, to fall back on an old topic and discover...

MECA's Fabulous Finalists
MECA’s Fabulous Finalists
November 14, 2024
Charlotte and her friends, Miguel Orozco, Albert Martinez, Krista Pena and Marvin Lopez joke around on the table under the trees. Miguel and Charlotte wear red to participate in the Red Ribbon Spirit Week. Emmelynn Manuel says, “A lot of people are always around her, I see, like want to be her friends and stuff.”
Freshman Friday – Charlotte Candell
Story by Courtney Bell, Advisor • January 10, 2025

Most people with siblings are two to three years apart, which lets them grow up together, but that also means that they often don’t remember...

A&E
Recommended Books
Books of The Month: December
January 6, 2025
This article will show you, my fellow readers, the recommended books for December here at Mt. SAC ECA, for the importance of knowledge and free time activities. 
Learn the untold story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became wicked.
The Wicked Witch and I
November 20, 2024
Photo created by Gianna Gonzalez through Canva.
What Happened to Disney?
Story by Gianna Gonzalez, Editor • October 21, 2024

Introduction Many if not all of us, are very familiar with Disney. Like everyone else, I grew up playing Disney DVDs, watching Disney Channel,...

Growing up, I watched shows like Barney, He-Man, and Victorious and rewatched movies like The Parent Trap and Spy Kids. Even with these classic shows and movies, there have been subtle moments of sexualization of the female characters, whether it was through their clothing or particular lines.
Not For The Male Gaze
October 7, 2024
The plus-size fashion industry has grown every year, but why don't more stores cater to plus-size women?
Shopping? More Like Flopping
September 25, 2024
Art by Jared Jimenez
Rewriting the Storybook
September 20, 2024
Senior Adela Angulo scaring innocent students, staff, and family throughout Fall Fest.
A spooktacular night!
Story by Autumn Pagan, Associate Editor in Chief • November 22, 2024

Timmy the Timberwolf. Timmy, our beloved mascot, having fun with MECA students at the fall festival. Timmy is the symbol of our school, he has been with us from the start, we see him every year at festivals and competitions.
The Search for Timmy
October 28, 2024
Victory here I come! The players for Hearts and Diamonds charge with confidence as the game starts intimidating the opposite team, which is Spades and Clubs.
Flag Football Gallery
October 7, 2024
Meet the Staff
Autumn Pagan
Autumn Pagan
Associate Editor in Chief

Autumn Pagan is a junior at Mt. SAC Early College Academy and is Associate Editor In Chief for the Academy Chronicle. She has been a part of the staff for three years and loves writing Arts and Entertainment...

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