Students suggested to stay inside due to poor air quality
Costa teachers and students were informed during third period on Oct. 31 that students were highly recommended to stay indoors during lunch due to the poor air quality from local fires. […]
Month: November 2019
Vocal Ensemble performs at Biola University’s Festival
Costa’s Vocal Ensemble traveled to Biola University on Nov. 1 for its twelfth performance at the annual Biola University Choral Festival alongside other student choirs.
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Costa’s La Vista earns Columbia Crown Award
Costa’s La Vista won a Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Award in high school hybrid news for its publications in the 2018-19 academic year. […]
MBMS implements Signs of Suicide program
The Costa guidance counselors attended Manhattan Beach Middle Schools’s Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program implementation presenta- tion of “Time to Act” to help students on Nov. 5 after working on Costa’s SOS program for two years.
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SLAY THE SPOTLIGHT: La Vista takes a look at the cast and plot of Drama’s fall play, “She Kills Monsters.”
The Mira Costa High School Drama/Tech Department presented its annual fall play, “She Kills Monsters,” in the small theater on Nov. 8-9 and will show it again tonight and tomorrow. “She Kills Monsters” was written originally by playwright Qui Nguyen in 2011 and made its Broadway debut that same year. The play, set in the mid-’90s, follows high school senior Agnes Evans as she copes with the death of her estranged sister Tilly. […]
Milky Chance delivers originality with upbeat alternative sound
Milky Chance once again proves their abilities to create completely unique music in their short but sweet preview of their new album, “Mind the Moon.”Milky Chance’s preview “Mind the Moon” is an effective prelude to the album’s release, as it leaves the listener wanting to hear more of the exotic and lively tunes that are found in the preview. […]
“Cry” expresses love through beautiful lyrics and calming locals
With a dream-like melody, “Cry” explores all levels of love through its thoughtful lyrics and soothing tone. The delightful lyrics and comforting beats of “Cry” make the album very unique. Each song has a lulling sound that is twisted ever so slightly with straight-forward, honest lyrics about love. […]
Rex Orange County’s ‘Pony’ deivers with cohesive tracks, unwavering optimism
Although routinely similar to his past albums, Rex Orange County’s latest release is a testament to the unique sound he has developed over the span of his career. Rex Orange County’s new album, “Pony,” is skillfully structured with a cohesive sound. Rex Orange County’s signature beats are put at the forefront of each track, making for a satisfying listening experience for long-time fans. […]
She Kills Monsters is Heartwarming and Filled with Comedic Relief
The Mira Costa Drama/Tech Department shows an audience what it would be like to be in a real-life Dungeons and Dragons game as they perform their rendition of She Kills Monsters. […]
Lil Mosey’s “Certified Hitmaker” Fails To Live Up To Its Name
“Certified Hitmaker” disappoints with mediocre tracks that lack originality, diversity, and depth. The album falls short of offering memorable songs, instead presenting repetitive, boring choruses that dilute the album to being simply average. […]