Amelia Ward is a senior Copy Editor at La Vista, responsible for covering community-wide and school issues. Formerly Opinion Editor and Online Editor-in-Chief, Amelia approaches reporting with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Outside of La Vista, Amelia enjoys cheerleading, studying French, surfing, and spending time at the beach.
About Amelia Ward
Amelia Ward is a senior Copy Editor at La Vista, responsible for covering community-wide and school issues. Formerly Opinion Editor and Online Editor-in-Chief, Amelia approaches reporting with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Outside of La Vista, Amelia enjoys cheerleading, studying French, surfing, and spending time at the beach.
Costa’s new attendance policy is well-intentioned, but it could unintentionally make habitual truancy worse. Under the policy, students with seven or more absences are assigned to Study Zone, a mandatory four-hour session on Saturday mornings. […]
AP Classes. Sports. Jobs. Trying to keep up with social life. Chronic stress has become ingrained into every facet of the high school experience. Yet it remains one of the largest, most pervasive threats to […]
Amelia Ward Copy Editor In an era dominated by smartphones and digital media, staying focused has never been more difficult–especially for students. Platforms like TikTok, designed for rapid endless engagement, have become one of the […]
Each year seniors face a widely recognized phenomenon known as “senioritis”—a general decline in motivation, academic engagement, and overall performance felt during a student’s final year of high school. Senioritis typically arises from academic burnout, […]
Amelia Ward Copy Editor Each year seniors face a widely recognized phenomenon known as “senioritis”—a general decline in motivation, academic engagement, and overall performance felt during a student’s final year of high school. Senioritis typically […]
The devastating wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County have fueled debates about resource management and leadership effectiveness. Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism, alongside praise for their responses. The situation has […]
Manhattan Beach’s beloved Pitfire Pizza, a Metlox staple since 2013, will soon close to make way for Great White, an all-day eatery focusing on organic, farm to table ingredients. Pitfire Pizza has reportedly struggled to […]
In 2021, Costa decided to remove gender distinctions from the traditional roles of homecoming kings and queens, renaming them as homecoming monarchs. This change allows students to celebrate peers based on their character, leadership, and […]
By Amelia Ward Copy Editor In 2021, Costa decided to remove gender distinctions from the traditional roles of homecoming kings and queens, renaming them as homecoming monarchs. This change allows students to celebrate peers based […]
On Oct. 1, 2024 the vice presidential debate took place in New York City between Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Republican Senator J.D. Vance. Both candidates made valid arguments and showed prominent leadership qualities yet […]