A brief history of Link Crew
The Link Crew Club has made a big difference in Mira Costa’s school culture and how students connect with each other. According to our school’s website, Link Crew is a group of juniors and seniors […]
Articles by Dempsey Clancy-Symond
Dempsey Clancy-Symond is a junior opinion editor at La Vista, where she covers opinion stories, including differing views on politics, controversal topics, etc. Clancy-Symond brings a passion for volleyball and sports journalism to their reporting.
When not reporting, Dempsey enjoys playing volleyball and shopping.
Minecraft Movie brings childhood to life
Released on April 4, 2025, The Minecraft Movie brought the iconic video game to life on the big screen. From the start, it was clear the film would be a hit thanks to the enduring […]
The true weight of CAASP testing
On Mar. 12, 2025, Costa juniors began CAASP testing. While many dread taking the state test, it is much more beneficial than they think. The testing process, though often viewed as tedious and time-consuming, serves […]
New students from the Palisades
Ever since the tragic Palisade fire, which started on January 11, 2025, and burned for nearly a week before being fully extinguished, Mira Costa has welcomed Pali High School students to enroll and continue their […]
Track and Field
Dempsey Clancy-Symond Staff Writer Costa Track & Field triumphed in their first meet on Feb. 22, against LB Millikan and West Torrance. In the Men’s Varsity 100 Meter, sophomore AJ McBean took first, and his […]
New education laws to aim improve students’ school experiences and provide clearer explanations of events
New education laws that took effect on Jan 1 2025, aim improve students’ school experiences and provide clearer explanations of events, according to edsource.com One of the most significant changes requires colleges to disclose all […]
Politics negatively impact student relationships
By Dempsey Clancy-Symond Staff Writer The Presidential election resulted in some of the country feeling stress and frustration. For many, the impact went beyond political preferences, affecting personal connections in deeply significant ways. Some considered […]
Costa’s new e-bike policy benefits road safety
On Nov. 4, Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) implemented a new policy mandating that students with e-bikes enroll in a safety course and obtain a sticker in order to lock their bikes onto campus. […]
New Starbucks opens across the street from original 1998 location
A new Starbucks opened on Friday Sept 27th, in place of the old McDonalds on PCH and 11th in Hermosa Beach, across the street from a Starbucks that has been there since 1998, offering a […]
Cross Country competes in Hawaii
Dempsey Clancy-Symond Staff Writer Mira Costa Cross Country competed again in the Iolani Cross Country Invitational on Sep. 14th in Hawaii. Both boys and girls teams dominated the competition. “I was thrilled to have the […]