Elizabeth reminisces on favorite La Vista moments
Four years. 60 articles. Countless memories. Far too many back-room breakdowns. Friendships I am SO grateful for. Skills I will use for a lifetime. I couldn’t tell you what drew me to join (or […]
Articles by Elizabeth Goldman
Elizabeth Goldman is the Editor-in-Chief and is responsible for editing pages for all sections and overseeing the production process. In her previous years on the paper, Elizabeth was a Sports Editor and a staff writer. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys volunteering with Anchorless Productions, reading, and spending time with her friends.
MBUTA, MBUSD continue contract, scheduling negotiations
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor-in-Chief The 11th and most recent set of negotiations between the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers Association (MBUTA) and the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) occurred on Monday to discuss the teachers’ […]
Elizabeth reflects on the pressures of high school
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor-in-Chief Not only is May 1 national college commitment day, featuring seniors making pro/con lists galore, running away from everyone’s opinions and frantically touring as many colleges as humanly possible, but […]
Seniors Defonce-Martini, Fukumoto receive their Gold Award
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor in Chief Senior Kaitlyn Fukumoto completed her Girl Scout Gold Award by painting three murals for The Volunteer Center and making cards for the kids the center serves. Fukumoto has […]
Costa History teacher Caine works as both teacher and attorney
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor in Chief Government teacher and attorney Andrew Caine works part-time at both Costa and Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Law Firm. Caine received a law degree from University of California – […]
Taylor Swift ticket sale demonstrates issues with sales platform, Ticketmaster
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 15, tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2023 “The Eras Tour” went on presale, and its poor execution by Ticketmaster disappointed fans nation-wide. Due to Ticketmaster’s near-monopoly over concert ticket sales, […]
Basketball collects sportsballs
The Costa girls and boys basketball teams held a fundraiser ball drive on Monday in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. Community members, Costa students, and game attendees were asked to bring a new, […]
Reneé Rapp delivers unforgettable performance during “Everything to Everyone” tour
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor-In-Chief Creating an incredibly engaging atmosphere with sparkling personality and flawless vocals, Reneé Rapp’s first show of her “Everything to Everyone” debut tour at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on Dec. 6 […]
“Midnights” exceeds expectations with brilliant lyricism, balanced tracklist
Elizabeth Goldman Editor-in-Chief Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album, “Midnights,” considerably satisfied fans upon its release on Oct. 21. “Midnights,” a concept album that aims to tell the stories of 13 sleepless nights that shaped […]
Costa’s Odyssey of the Mind team wins first place in Worlds
By Elizabeth Goldman Editor-in-Chief Costa’s Odyssey of the Mind team won first place in the LA Basin Region, first place in Southern California, and first place in the world in its competitions on May 25-28, […]