Costa football falls to Newport Harbor
By Regan Estes Sports Editor After starting the season slowly, the Mira Costa football team traveled to Newport Harbor on Oct. 6 to try to add a second win to its record. The Mustangs came […]
Month: October 2011
Pro/Con: Does affirmative action address racial injustice
Pro: By Maggie Robak Opinion Editor Affirmative action was created in order to compensate for centuries of racial injustice by helping minorities escape poverty. Although generally unpopular, affirmative action initiatives have been successful in creating […]
Mustangs’ four leading golfers shoot their way to top five finish in Knabe Cup Tourney
The Mira Costa girls golf team selected to play in the Knabe Cup tournament on Wednesday. After six hours and 18 holes of golf, the girls beat out 18 other schools to finish in the top five. […]
Balls of fury unleashed upon Costa
If ASB-sponsored sports tournaments were famous sports tournaments, then the Ping Pong Tournament would be Michael Vick’s dogfighting ring. The entire population doesn’t know about it, but the people who are involved are really hardcore. Seriously. […]
A closer look at “boom-shakalaka” and the voice of Mira Costa football
All Mira Costa football fans are familiar with the catch-phrase, “boom shakalaka,” yelled every time a major event occurs in the game, but the man behind the voice is far more interesting than the phrase itself. […]
Soccer takes Král on intercontinental journey to new home at Costa
Outside of the United States, soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. For Tomáš Král, soccer is what links him to his new friends in America. […]
Romanian-born athlete joins Costa tennis
Sophomore Paula Cenusa is a Romanian-born citizen who has developed a love for tennis and is now a student at Mira Costa. The bilingual tennis player is adapting to the school system, adjusting to life at Costa and making many new friends. […]
Girls volleyball sweeps rival Redondo
By Hannah Proctor Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Mira Costa girls volleyball team won a match against Redondo Union High School in a three-game sweep. The Mustangs won the first game 25-17, the […]
Staff Editorial: Vetoing of AB 165 will ultimately keep Costa strong
On Oct. 8, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 165, which would have made it illegal for school districts to charge students mandatory fees for any educational activities. If passed, the bill would have […]
Staff Editorial: Application of Vitality City Livability Plan will aid all
In light of the recent approval of the South Bay Master Bike Plan by Manhattan Beach commissioners and its upcoming review by the Manhattan Beach City Council, the Vitality City initiative has proven itself both […]