Casting our Vote
By McKenna Beery Theme Editor Being 18 means more than being able to sign yourself out at the attendance office; for some Costa students, it is the beginning of their voting career. Although many students […]
Carly Gaspari
Stop, Drop and Vote
Naomi Kruh Staff Writer On Tuesday, both Manhattan and Hermosa Beach residents will be given the opportunity to vote on local matters. In Hermosa Beach, the focus of the election will be concentrated on Measure […]
The Brains Behind it All
American Education is no longer only about enriching the minds of young citizens; it’s now a billion-dollar industry. Several corporations have gained control over aspects of the educational industry. According to Pearson Education, the corporation made over $1.1 billion in the U.S. in 2013, and the College Board is a non-profit with million-dollar executive positions and a pervasive presence in testing. […]
Benefits of the new Common Core curriculum are outweighed by significant implementation and training issues
Beginning in September of 2014, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District began implementing the new Common Core curriculum for specific grades in elementary, middle and high schools. While the new curriculum may have many potential benefits for students, inconsistencies and controversy over teacher training and new teaching methods, as well as late implementation at the high school level, are all issues that need to be addressed.
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Golden Girls
High school students could do a lot with 80 hours of time; however, not many would choose to devote such a substantial chunk of time to addressing a problem area in their community and completing a project to solve it. However, for juniors Brooke Gleason and Meera and Pooja Nagpal, their Girl Scout Gold Award projects became significantly more important and personal than normal philanthropic opportunities. […]
They’re Soaring, Flying…
Demonstrating leadership and commitment, seniors Scott Miketa, Ryan Cosner, and brothers Matthew and Jake Faustgen have all flown above and beyond requirements, reaching the Boy Scout ranking of an Eagle Scout. The designation of Eagle Scout is the highest possible rank in the Boy Scouts.
To receive this prestigious award, a Boy Scout must earn 21 merit badges and complete a service project to better his community, on top of being an active member of his troop. In addition, he must abide by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life.
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Keeping it in the Community
According to Mira Costa’s College and Career Center, the majority of graduating Costa students attend a four-year university. However, the prevalence of four-year universities means that many students overlook the option of attending a community college.
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Pro at Production
With the help of Mira Costa’s new internship program, senior Trace Demarest began an internship this past fall with Gurney Production, a television production company based in Los Angeles.
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Trading Lecture Halls for Hands-on Experience
While most Costa students plan to attend a four-year college, certain high school students favor the idea of attending a trade school for a more career-specific educational experience after high school. […]
On the Air with Erin
Most people dream of going to Coachella to discover new music, but senior Erin Clifford has created her own Coachella in the South Bay through her internship at Static Beach in Hermosa Beach. […]