Honors GPA boost proves to benefit Costa’s student body
Staff Editorial On June 3, the MBUSD School Board voted to award a boost in grade point average (GPA) for all honors classes at Costa. This measure is effective in providing a more accurate […]
Month: September 2023
Sofia offers wisdom and insight for freshmen
By Sofia Williams Editor-In-Chief As I begin applying to become a freshman for the second time, I remember what the first go-round was like—the feelings of intimidation, the uncertainty and nerves that come with […]
Assigned senior parking would be beneficial to students
Indianna koehn Staff writer Assigned parking spots in the senior parking lot to prevent tardiness, tickets and stress would be beneficial. Costa has very limited and expensive parking which creates a struggle for students 5 […]
Costa’s removal of Chinese 1 reduces language diversity, access to course variety
By Jenna Walter Executive Theme Editor Due to lack of enrollment, the Chinese 1 class has been discontinued for the 2023-24 school year. The Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) should not have chosen […]
‘Barbie’ movie encourages discussions of feminism and sexism within society
Taylor Kelley News Editor The 2023 Greta Gerwig film “Barbie” was anticipated to convey the brand’s trademark innocent, childlike appeal. However, the movie clearly defies such expectations and instead discusses relevant topics in society, […]
Political polarization indicates major divide in the country
By Marley Brennan Executive Opinion Editor Opinion Editor American politics has experienced an extreme uptick in controversies since the January 6 riot, with false news contributing to increased polarization. Republicans and Democrats have moved […]
LACMA ‘Seeing the World in Stone’ exhibit unifies diverse cultures
Charlotte Levy Arts Editor The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presented the transformation of a seemingly bland object, stone, into a stunning subject for art in the exhibit “Eternal Medium: Seeing the World […]
Back to School Night informs parents about classes
By McLean Grimes Executive News Editor Costa held its annual Back To School Night on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. to host parents or guardians to follow their child’s schedule and meet their teachers. The […]
ASB puts on first tri-annual blood drive with UCLA health
By Natasha Randeniya Assistant News Editor Associated Student Body (ASB) put on the blood drive with UCLA on Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pavillon. Donors must be 16 years of […]
Manhattan Beach PD enforces new E-bike regulations, fines
By Taylor Kelley News Editor Manhattan Beach Police Department now enforces new electric and motorized bicycle laws with fines for violations. Costa School Resource Officer Donovan Torres presented an educational video during homeroom on Sept. […]