Robberies occur in Manhattan Beach By Talia Gerard,
In response to the recent amount of crime, the Manhattan Beach Police Department has employed various programs to ensure the safety of the city. […]
Month: September 2013
“The Longest Ride” delivers with relatable characters
Classics such as “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember” have been some of Sparks’ most famous novels-turned-movies, leaving readers with a lot of expectations for every new release. “The Longest Ride” has truly reached many of these high expectations with its fascinating story line and relatable characters. […]
API Score for 2012-13 year drops one point
Mira Costa’s Academic Performance Index score of 912 was released on Aug. 29 for the 2012-13 school year, decreasing from last year’s API of 913. […]
Olson takes leave for credential issue
United States history teacher Cassidy Olson took a two week to six month leave of absence from teaching on Sept. 18 because of an unreleased issue concerning his teaching credentials. […]
Costa honors Hall of Fame inductees
Costa held its second annual Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday to honor eight alumni for their achievements during their time at Costa and after graduation. […]
“Battle” proves cliche
Directed by Benson Lee, “Battle of the Year” has a somewhat heartfelt message and a talented cast-the right ingredients to make a quality film. However, these blips of hope are overshadowed by the choppy video editing, underdeveloped characters and a generic and shallow story line. […]
MBUSD transitions to PowerSchool
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District switched in August to PowerSchool, a new student information system that condenses the previous student information programs into one. […]
Costa deals with scheduling issues
The transfer of student information to Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s new student organization system PowerSchool slowed the Mira Costa registration process, according to Vice Principal Deborah Hofreiter for the 2013-14 school year. […]
“MGMT” proves flat despite a few gems
With its highly anticipated self-titled album, “MGMT” delivers its trademark psychedelic style, but disappointingly so in an understated, unassumingly mellow feel with fewer pop elements and ill-fit eclectic sounds. […]
New guidance counselors join Costa staff
Mira Costa added Keshia Fields and Eliza Hynes to the Student Academic Support program as the new support counselors for the 2013-14 school year. […]