Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle
Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle
Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle
News
On March 28, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to shut down the Federal Department of Education. Although it won't shut down until approved by Congress, it brings up the question: how will shutting down the DE affect education?
Department of Education Rewrites Learning Playbook
Story by Autumn Pagan, Associate Editor in Chief • March 28, 2025

President Donald Trump’s new administration has recently brought forth new changes to the federal education system. As they go into effect...

Candidates for the ASB election. (Made on Canva by Julia Pollard.)
Let Your Voices Be Heard: ASB 2025-2026 Election
March 24, 2025
A story about the mysterious husky that wandered onto MECA and was found by our staff on campus!
Tashi the Lost Dog
March 20, 2025
Baby Torres will make their arrival soon! How exciting for MECA to have a new little Timberwolf!
Who will they be? MECA Students Make Guesses on Baby Torres
March 12, 2025
Randy Drake teaching Xander Small to rock out on the drum set.
Features
Grammy nominee, Professor, and so much more! Meet Randy Drake.

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor | April 9, 2025

Read Story
Trending Stories
1
A quote from author Lancali.

I Fell in Love with Hope Book Review • 248 Views

2
OPINION - Injustices in Extracurriculars and the Education System

OPINION - Injustices in Extracurriculars and the Education System • 145 Views

3
(left to right) Seniors Noah Gonzalez, Levi Meza, Gabriel Metzgar, and Alonzo Galindo taking a break from class.

Caution! Catalytic Converter Criminals Circling • 95 Views

4
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.

OPINION - Not For The Male Gaze • 74 Views

5
Taking care of your mental health is very important, no matter who you are. FInd out more about mental health on this week's Chronicle.

OPINION: Jeff Baena: Highlighting the Struggle of Men's Mental Health • 71 Views

Features
Miguel Orozco, freshman at MECA, next to the basketball court.
Freshman Focus – Miguel Orozco
Story by Raeka Wang, Staff Writer • April 7, 2025

Miguel Orozco, a freshman at Mt. SAC Early College Academy (MECA), is eager to make the most of his high school journey. Coming from St. Martha...

Despite the fact that Sophia Sanchez has grown up, her personality and presence haven't changed.
Freshman Focus: Sophia Sanchez
March 24, 2025
Makenna and friends.
Freshmen Focus Makenna Chung
March 24, 2025
Candidates for the ASB election. (Made on Canva by Julia Pollard.)
Let Your Voices Be Heard: ASB 2025-2026 Election
March 24, 2025
A&E
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Pippa Fitz-Amobi is working on her senior capstone project. She was always curious about Andie’s murder and Sal’s death. She secretly thinks Sal is innocent, and there is more to the story than what was presented to the public.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Book Review
Story by Raeka Wang, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

*Trigger Warning in the book Death, animal death, drug use, suicide, sexual assault, grief, bullying, kidnapping, adult/minor relationships.             “You...

Not many people know much about the Golden Globes, and even less know about Emilia Perez, a foreign film causing a lot of discourse among audiences.
Stolen Spotlight
February 21, 2025
Made on Canva by Gianna Gonzalez
It would take a lot of GUTS to hate this movie!
February 19, 2025
Fans are at a loss, pulled by their expectations of Disney versus what it's become. (Illustration by Savannah Banuelos)
Is the magic fading?
February 5, 2025
Sports
Dodger season is on the way! The newest updates on the team's roster only marks the beginning of another great year! (Illustration by Savannah Banuelos)
The Champs Revamp
Story by Sarah Ulloa, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

With Spring Training kicking off, baseball season is just around the corner! For the Dodgers, that means a fresh start, an upgraded roster, and...

Senior Dominik Maldonado makes a jaw dropping block against freshman Natalia Jarquin, surprising viewers who were watching.
A Block to Remember
February 13, 2025
Dodger merch showcasing the iconic L.A. logo. (Image provided by add person, no changes were made https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
They Not Like Us Ft. The Boys in Blue
November 18, 2024
Timmy at Rose Bowl. Timmy the Timberwolf is at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the game between the UCLA Bruin and the Minnesota Gophers. The Cheer team and Timmy performed at the game together, spreading school spirit to other places.
MECA’s Cheer Team Lights Up UCLA Stadium
November 14, 2024
Op-Ed
Fans excitingly wait for NCT Dream's, The Dream Show 3, concert to start.
Do’s and Don’ts for Concerts
Story by Sarah Ulloa, Staff Writer • April 7, 2025

Imagine this: you’re at your favorite artist’s concert, having the time of your life. You’re singing, dancing, and soaking in every moment,...

CCR is a required course for MECA, but not a course required by the state of California or the West Covina Unified School District for graduation, which begs the question: why should we have to take it?
OPINION: Why should MECA freshmans take CCR?
March 7, 2025
For menstruating individuals, their periods can last anywhere from 3 days to over a week, meaning that they have 450 periods over their lifetime, which equals 3,500 days spent menstruating, which is nearly seven years of their life menstruating. Photo made by Annika Wotherspoon
OPINION: That’s On Period.
March 3, 2025
Taking care of your mental health is very important, no matter who you are. FInd out more about mental health on this week's Chronicle.
OPINION: Jeff Baena: Highlighting the Struggle of Men’s Mental Health
February 11, 2025
Multimedia
MECA students getting down low to the "Cha Cha Slide!"
Dancing through Winter Formal
Story by Autumn Pagan, Associate Editor in Chief • January 10, 2025

Senior Adela Angulo scaring innocent students, staff, and family throughout Fall Fest.
A spooktacular night!
November 23, 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

Daily Chronicle Challenge

Loading game...
Meet the Staff
Savannah Banuelos
Savannah Banuelos
Staff Writer

Savannah Banuelos is a freshman at Mt. SAC ECA. This year is her first year as a staff member. In her free time, she likes to draw and box. After high...

Weather Today


  • 11 PM
    52 °
  • 12 AM
    52 °
  • 1 AM
    51 °
  • 2 AM
    51 °
  • 3 AM
    51 °
  • 4 AM
    50 °
  • 5 AM
    50 °
  • 6 AM
    50 °
  • 7 AM
    50 °
  • 8 AM
    50 °
  • 9 AM
    51 °
  • 10 AM
    51 °
  • 11 AM
    51 °
  • 12 PM
    51 °
  • 1 PM
    51 °
  • 2 PM
    53 °
  • 3 PM
    53 °
  • 4 PM
    53 °
  • 5 PM
    53 °
  • 6 PM
    53 °
  • 7 PM
    51 °
  • 8 PM
    50 °
  • 9 PM
    48 °
  • 10 PM
    50 °
  • 11 PM
    47 °
April 25
63°/ 51°
Cloudy
April 26
54°/ 47°
Moderate rain
April 27
61°/ 43°
Cloudy
Subscribe

Subscribe

* indicates required
Support Us
$530
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Thank you for your support of the student journalists of Mt. SAC Early College Academy.

MECA Instagram
Donate to The Academy Chronicle
$530
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined