Editor’s Note: College admissions scandal reveals extremes of process
As the school year comes to an end, Costa seniors are beginning to commit to their college of choice, where many of them will spend the next four years. […]
Articles by Claire DuMont
Claire DuMont is La Vista’s Editor in Chief and she is responsible for overseeing and managing the whole of La Vista’s print and online versions. She was previously an Online Sports Editor, editing and uploading briefs about Mira Costa sports, and an Opinion Editor, editing and working on the Opinion section. In her free time, Claire enjoys finding new shows on Netflix, seeing movies, finding new recipes and spending time with her family, friends and her dog Abby.
Editor’s Note
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony will be held on Feb. 24. However, the event as a whole has been creating confusion for movie lovers and those in the film industry. […]
Claire reflects on being a part of La Vista and Model UN
For all of my four years at Costa, I have been living a double life. It seems dramatic, because I haven’t been living as an alter ego for a superhero or donned a blonde wig to be an international pop star and keeping it a secret from my friends. Instead, my double life is being a part of both La Vista and Model UN. […]
Voting in the midterms is crucial to democracy
Seven months ago, I watched as hundreds of my fellow students walked out on March 14 in protest of the increasing gun violence and mass shootings, directly in response to the Feb. 14 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. […]
“Love, Simon” features extraordinary acting from Nick Robinson
By Claire DuMont Opinion Editor For most of the history of the romantic comedy, the plot has followed the love story between a boy and a girl, with only an LGBTQ character playing the best […]
Student led national gun control movement is inspiring, impactful
By Claire DuMont Opinion Editor Normally in the wake of a tragic mass shooting, the same debates arise about the right ways to handle gun control. However, in the case of the recent school shooting […]
“Call Me by Your Name” portrays refreshingly original love story
By Claire DuMont Opinion Editor Nominated for three Academy Awards, “Call Me by Your Name” enchants and intrigues audiences with its compelling and endearing plot, captivating cinematography and acting, making it the pinnacle of romance […]
Red Ribbon Week benefits younger students, should be improved at Costa
By Claire DuMont Opinion Editor Every October, schools across the United States put on Red Ribbon Week in order to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Formerly, the PACE program put it […]
CCC visits are beneficial, but students should not misuse resources
By Claire DuMont Opinion Editor Throughout the school year, representatives from various colleges and universities visit Costa’s College and Career Center to give information to prospective applicants. While these visits are beneficial, students should not […]
New Fitness and Nutrition class benefits students
By Claire DuMont Opinion Editor The Mira Costa administration introduced a new yearlong core class called Fitness and Nutrition which combines Physical Education Nine and Health. It became available to freshman this school year as […]