Drugs dogs prove effective on Costa’s campus
By Gassia Ashikian Staff Writer The use of drug dogs on Mira Costa’s campus is an effective tool to lessen the amount of drugs brought onto campus, but it lacks the ability to prevent students […]
Opinion
Lack of communication negatively affects Student Leadership Council
By Dana Sternthal Staff Writer Mira Costa’s decision to implement the Student Leadership Council two years ago after student complaints over being left out of the decision-making process was a wise choice. However, it has […]
Mira Costa Extracurricular Trips Last too Long
By Quinn Kropschot Staff Writer Mira Costa has award winning Model UN and Choir programs. These programs travel all around the world performing sometimes during school days, causing them to miss school. Though all the […]
Despite dangers of fiscal cliff, spending cannot be raised
By Adam Gerard Opinion Editor As our nation’s fiscal situation continues to worsen, the government must make one of two choices: increase taxes or cut spending. In times of recession, cutting spending is not a […]
Anti-cyberbullying program necessary at Costa
By Remi Nemeroff Contributing Writer Redondo Union High School’s idea to implement an anti-cyberbullying program was an excellent decision despite little clarity thus far, and Mira Costa should also take initiative to wholly reduce cyberbullying. […]
Marijuana legalization in Washington, Colorado points to change for CA
By Casey Sublette Sports Editor The recent legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado has reignited a long-standing debate over the possession, sale and use of marijuana, especially in California. Full legalization of marijuana in […]
Should Costa’s course offerings be expanded?
By Megan Riordan Staff Writer The current course system that Mira Costa offers will prepare students adequately for college and allows for all students to excel in the classroom. Currently, Costa provides students with academic […]
Should Costa’s course offerings be expanded?
By Braden Currey Contributing Writer Two years ago, the Costa administration decided to cut basic classes, which do not offer eligibility for a four-year college, and students and teachers are negatively affected by the repercussions: […]
Private college counselors provide necessary benefits
By Quinn Kropschot Staff Writer Although Mira Costa provides students with two different college counselors on campus, Gail Currey and Katherine Folkman, hiring an outside private counselor is becoming more popular throughout the student body. […]
New teacher evaluations will be an improvement
By Ari Howorth Arts Editor The Manhattan Beach Unified School District will implement a beneficial new system for evaluating teachers this year. On Oct. 6, MBUSD’s Board and the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers Association passed […]