Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

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Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle
Academically Inclined, Journalistically Refined

The Academy Chronicle
Julia Pollard

Julia Pollard, Editor

Julia Pollard, a senior here at MECA, is very involved in day-to-day school activities. She is an editor in her third year in journalism. She is ASB Secretary, and Interact Club President, as well as on the e-board for Helping Hands House, NHS, and Paw Patrol. She is passionate about broadcast journalism and co-hosts “The Lunch Table Podcast.” After Julia graduates, she plans to major in communication and have a successful career.

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Seniors (left to right) Alonzo Galindo and Gabriel Metzgar discussing the importance of their privacy.

On the Lookout! How Important is our Privacy?

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
May 12, 2025

Privacy concerns sparked for residents of West Covina, as homeowner George Nguyen found a camera hidden in the bush of their front yard.  Nguyen walked into his front yard on April 25th to find that...

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Amelia Macias smiling after completing her tasks for the morning!

Welcome, Amelia Macias to MECA!

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
April 30, 2025

Give a warm welcome to our new Office Secretary, Amelia Macias! Macias is super excited to be joining MECA.  The leadership role is nothing new to her. She previously worked as the morning director...

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Candidates for the ASB election. (Made on Canva by Julia Pollard.)

Let Your Voices Be Heard: ASB 2025-2026 Election

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
March 24, 2025

Election season has kicked off here at MECA! The campus is radiating with excitement as candidates are campaigning through March  26th, with elections taking place on March 27th. Candidates have been...

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

Caution! Catalytic Converter Criminals Circling

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
March 7, 2025

With a recent uptick in the theft of catalytic converters in West Covina and San Gabriel Valley, some MECA car owners may worry about the safety of their vehicles.  Recently, Senior Noah Gonzalez’s...

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Academic Decathlon proudly standing in front of San Gabriel High School after a competition. (From Left to right: Emily Lassiter, Dulce Chacon, Mia Andrade, Katelyn Chung, Karren Zhuang, Lauryn Marin, Tepochtli Cervantes, Alexandra Davalos, Damian Mejia, Tara Phapornchai, Andres Bocardo, Evangelina Esparza, Samuel Amador, Isabella Jarquin, Alexander Xu)

Academic Decathlon Soars to Success

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
February 24, 2025

Congratulations are in order for MECA’s Academic Decathlon (AcaDec) team who earned awards from this year’s competition hosted by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).  Students in...

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Seniors Angelo Karsouny and Dominik Maldonado sporting their "Make America Great Again" hats.

To Share or Not to Share?

Should Teachers be Allowed to Share Their Political Opinions?
Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
February 3, 2025

Tempers flared in November after the news of the 2024 Presidential election. One teacher at Valley View High School in Moreno Valley, California, could not contain his anger and fear for America's future.  The...

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Gabriel Metzgar looking beyond the camera into his bright future.

Ready to Take on the World

Gabriel Metzgar's Senior Sendoff
Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
November 18, 2024

Gabriel Metzgar, or “Gabe” to his friends, has attended Mt. SAC Early College Academy since his freshman year in 2021. He has created many lasting memories, as well as friendships, here at school.  One...

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Seniors (left to right) Gabriel Metzgar, Alonzo Galindo, and Ava Rojas excitedly looking at ASB's posters to see which houses they are in.

The Battle of the House Change

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
September 25, 2024

In the past, Mt. SAC Early College Academy (MECA) has had 4 houses, named Sigma (blue), Delta (green), Gamma (orange), and Kappa (yellow). This year, the houses had a complete revamp. They will now be...

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Some of the beautiful architecture that can be found on Cal Poly Pomona’s campus.

Freshmen Take on Cal Poly Pomona

Story by Julia Pollard and Sidney Baise
November 13, 2023

On October 12th, 2023, 9th graders were given the opportunity to take a field trip over to Cal Poly Pomona. Freshmen who toured the campus were allowed to see the Japanese garden, student-run hotel,...

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Woman taking a photo. (Photo by Wallpaper Flare)

MECA Movie Stars? Filmers Come to MECA!

Story by Julia Pollard, Editor
May 5, 2023

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, district-sent filmers came to film all the greatness that encapsulates MECA. There was a Free Fast Fun lunch activity that made some really entertaining content for them to...

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