Ella Mahan

About Ella Mahan

Ella is the Executive Arts Editor for la vista and is responsible for editing stories and designing pages. In her previous year on the paper, Ella was an Opinion Editor and staff writer. In her free time, Ella enjoys going to the beach, dancing, and hanging out with friends.

“The Batman” exceeds fans’ expectations, scores big at box offices everywhere

March 23, 2022 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Exec Arts Editor Newly released film, “The Batman” excites fans with an entertaining plotline and talented actors and actresses. “The Batman” was released to theaters on March 4 and is already climbing […]

2 Chainz’s “Dope Don’t Sell Itself” looks to top charts, exceptional execution

February 15, 2022 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Exec. Arts Editor On Feb. 4, well-known rapper 2 Chainz released his seventh studio album, “Dope Don’t Sell Itself.” Throughout his rap career, 2 Chainz has produced seven studio albums, one collaborative […]

Dan is hidden gem in Manhattan Village, breathtaking experience

January 21, 2022 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Exec. Arts Editor Dan Modern Chinese in Manhattan Beach is already becoming a local favorite after recently opening in September of 2021. Customers pile through the doors to enjoy Dan’s delicious take […]

Long-awaited “30” album impresses large fan base, presents extraordinary message

December 17, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Executive Arts Editor Adele released her new, long-awaited album “30” on Nov. 19. News of the album was first heard back in 2020, and fans have been anxiously awaiting its release since. […]

Blue Banisters” by Lana Del Rey pleases fans with unique, elegant melodies

November 12, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Executive Arts Editor On Oct. 22, Lana Del Rey released her second album of the year and eighth studio album, titled “Blue Banisters.” The first album that Rey released this year came […]

“The Guilty” portrays all elements of true thriller, superb acting

October 22, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Exec. Arts Editor The film “The Guilty” embodies the components of a true thriller, portraying intense acting to keep the audience on the edge of its seats. “The Guilty” is a […]

“Mercury – Act 1” by Imagine Dragons is a well-produced, thought-provoking album

October 1, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Exec. Arts Editor On June 30, 2021, the well-loved pop-rock band Imagine Dragons announced the release date of their fifth album titled the “Mercury – Act 1,” which would be September 3, 2021. Dan […]

“Selena: The Series” beautifully honors Selena’s legacy

June 16, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Exec. Arts Editor Selena: The Series portrays the life of Selena Quintanilla, a legendary singer, who was murdered in 1995 at just 23 years old. Multiple portrayals of Selena’s short, yet remarkable […]

Block scheduling has tremendous benefits, should be kept through in-person learning

March 27, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Opinion Editor COVID-19 has impacted every school across the nation, forcing schools to shut down and make the switch to online learning. With this change came a change to the Costa class […]

MBEF reaches midpoint to Annual fundraising goal

March 1, 2021 Ella Mahan 0

By Ella Mahan Opinion Editor The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) holds an annual fundraiser as the main source of funding each year to raise money for the schools called the Annual Appeal. The donations […]

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