Olivia Dean: more than music, a stand for fans
By Juliet Zuckerwise Business Manager Olivia Dean, the 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist and the singer behind the hit song Man I Need, spoke out in November 2025 after resale prices for […]
Year: 2026
Melania: A costly comeback
By Isabel Lee Copy Editor “Melania” follows the First Lady through the twenty days before the 2025 presidential inauguration, providing her perspective on the political and personal turmoil behind the scenes. The film was released […]
Brat goes to the big screen
By London Gregory Online Sports Editor Charli XCX’s new movie, “The Moment,” follows the chaotic life of a rising pop star on the brink of stardom. After a 2024 album release, the film focuses on […]
Wuthering Heights trades romance for obsession
By Sierra Melton Staff Writer Andi Kate Anderson Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennell’s movie adaptation of the book “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë is not your traditional Romeo and Juliet; it’s a gothic tragedy empowered by obsessive […]
Local chili cook-off raises funds for MCHS Ceramics
By: Zoe Mellinger Arts Editor In early February, more than 200 community members gathered at Culture Brewing Co. for a chili-cook off event that raised nearly $4000 for the Mira Costa Ceramics program. The event, […]
Toranj Brings Authentic Persian Flavors to Manhattan Beach
By: Leila Madelenat Staff Writer A new Persian restaurant, Toranj, has opened at 1019 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach California. The restaurant serves traditional Persian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern touch. The menu […]
All Star Game Reimagined
After an eight year absence, the 2026 NBA All-Star festivities took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The event held through Feb. 13-15 marked the city’s seventh time hosting the event in its 75-year […]
Pardon Our Take
Welcome back, Mustangs, to Pardon Our Take. Spring sports are officially in season, which means hope is high, records are 0-0, and delusion is at an all-time peak. Let’s start off with softball. Will they […]
Myers Kicks it on the National Stage
Freshman Michelle Myers was recently selected to the U.S.A U15 Women’s National Team. The selection process begins with regional identification camps, where athletes are evaluated by national scouts before receiving invitations to higher-level training camps. […]
From Waller to Levi Stadium
When 2014 Mira Costa football alumnus Jahlani Tavai took the field for the New England Patriots at the Superbowl, he represented a legacy that began at Costa long before his NFL career. Although fans now […]