XoXo Ava: Ava puts together the pieces of life
By Ava Nicols, Editor-in-Chief I love puzzles. Ever since I was little, my mom, sister and I have done them together in our living room–especially on days that it rains. Whether we were putting the […]
Articles by Ava Nicols
Ava Nicols is the Editor-in-Chief of La Vista. This is her third year on the paper, and she was previously Sports Editor and Online Editor. In her free time, Ava enjoys running and playing tennis, spending time with her family, and watching movies.
Why movement has become Ava’s medicine
Editor in Chief Ava Nicols Writing is usually easier than talking for me. So you can imagine how when my mind is full, the writer’s block, or more truthfully emotional exhaustion causing it, really takes […]
XOXO Ava: Ava explains what love means
By Ava Nicols Editor-in-Chief Love by definition is the feeling of true enjoyment. While it is often seen through a romantic lens, I think love applies to a variety of other things too. Self-love is […]
XoXo Ava: Ava remembers Mac, master of living in the moment
By Ava Nicols Editor-in-Chief I started the new year by writing out a long list of goals I wanted for myself, deciding that this will be the year I get more sleep and be less […]
Ava’s thoughts on maintaining authenticity in MB
Ava Nicols Editor in Chief Home is a loaded word. To some, it might mean the house they live in, the people they surround themselves with, or the town where they grew up. I am […]
South Bay community grieves the death of Beastie Boxing gym owner, Cedric Jones
Ava Nicols Editor-in-Chief The sudden death of Cedric Jones at age 46 on October 16th left the South Bay still. This community-wide loss reinforced a piece of advice Jones gave to many of his students, […]
Student Athletes create new Costa Athletic Youth Council
By Ava Nicols Editor-in-Chief In the fall of 2022, sophomore Eric Brodkin proposed the Youth Athletic Council to Costa Athletic Director Michael Rosenthal. The Youth Athletic Council is a place where student athletes can come […]
Boys volleyball falls to Cathedral Catholic in CIF
By Ava Nicols Sports Editor The Mira Costa boys volleyball team lost against Cathedral Catholic in the Division 1 Southern California Regionals CIF-SS Preliminaries on Tuesday. The team lost, 3-1, against Cathedral Catholic in an […]
XoXo, Ava: Ava talks about next steps
By Ava Nicols Sports Editor Hello everyone. I want to start this issue’s column by saying thank you. It feels unreal to be writing the last column of the year after sharing all my thoughts […]
Boys volleyball wins first CIF matchup
By Ava Nicols Sports Editor After winning Bay League with a record of 10-0, the Mustangs won their first CIF matchup on Wednesday, 3-0, against Mater Dei. “We came out with fire and determination, and […]