Kimiya Tabari: The Next ASB President
Natalie Wong and Jake Spelke explore how this years Mira Costa student body elections happened, and how candidates pushed through the challenges of campaigning during coronavirus.
Month: May 2021
SBE replaces CAASPP testing with locally selected assessments
By Lexie Blakeman News Editor On April 7, the Office of Administrative Law approved the extension of the CAASPP and ELPAC test administration windows through July 30. Emergency CAASPP and ELPAC regulations were approved by […]
Costa takes part in Denim Day for Sexual Assault Awareness
By Lexie Blakeman News Editor April marked the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness month, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). On April 28, Denim Day, supporters made a social statement by […]
Costa removes SEL class, adding Wednesday classes
By Kimi Danaei Executive Theme Editor Costa removed Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) class beginning the week of April 19 to accommodate the new block schedule created for hybrid learning. With the removal of SEL class, students […]
CDC makes COVID-19 vaccine available to everyone 16 or older
By Katherine Mueller Staff Writer Beginning on April 15, all Los Angeles residents 16 years of age and older are now allowed to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, the only vaccine viable for injection in […]
Teens, stress, anxiety: how parents can help
By Lexie Blakeman News Editor The Thelma McMillen Recovery Center set up a three-part online workshop series along with South Bay Families Connected. In this workshop, several high school students from Costa shared what […]
Costa considers allowing ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ grades
By Andonia Georgen Executive News Editor Costa administration is considering allowing students to opt for a “Pass” or “Fail” grade in place of a letter grade due to many students struggling to maintain their grades […]
Community unites to fight back against AAPI hate
By Kelly Fraenkel Staff Writer On April 24, Manhattan Beach families stood in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community by writing messages of support in driveways, windows or on social media. […]
Matthews leaves MBUSD
By Andonia Goergen Executive News Editor Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) Superintendent Dr. Mike Matthews recently announced that he will leave his position in the district after his contract ends on June 30. Matthews […]
Costa reopens for five days per week
By Katherine Mueller Staff Writer As the final step of returning all students to campus, Costa began the implementation of in-person learning for students five days per week on April 19. After more than a […]