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Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle

Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle

Dr. Katarina Garcia and Dr. Ryan McDonnell showing off MECA's California Distinguished School Award.
The Big Blue Ribbon
Story by Sarah Ulloa and Iliana Maldonado October 7, 2024

MECA has been awarded with the high honor of a National Blue ribbon, an award given to a select few schools for academic excellence, and the...

William Hiu
Freshman Friday | William Liu
Story by Jared Jimenez and Autumn Pagan October 11, 2024

William Liu is a freshman at Mt. SAC Early College Academy (MECA) and aspires to become a Doctor. Coming to MECA from Hollencrest Middle School,...

A&E
Beetlejuice returns to the big screen in 2024. Tim Burton returns as a director for the sequel of Beetlejuice, and the movie will be released on September 6th, 2024.
Beetlejuice is Back!
Story by Raeka Wang and Isabel Fulmer October 7, 2024

Get ready to scream 'Beetlejuice' once again as the beloved dark fantasy comedy horror film returns to the big screen in 2024, nearly three decades after its original movie....

Can you make the best caption for this photo? Send your submissions to 205493@wcusd.net.
October Caption Contest
September 30, 2024
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
Story by Annika Wotherspoon October 7, 2024

Ever since I was little, I could always recall seeing myself on the big screen, and when I say on the big screen, I mean my reflection on my...

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
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Meet the Staff
Noah Villa
Staff Writer

Noah Villa is a senior at Mt. SAC ECA, class of 2025 and this is his first year as a staff writer. He has been captain of MECA’s basketball team for 2 years. After graduating, he plans on attending the...

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