Healthy relationships, healthy habits
Growing up, I spent much of my time swimming competitively. With at least five practices a week and a meet every other weekend, swimming was a notable part of my identity. I remember not understanding […]
Articles by Kayla Kinsey
Kayla Kinsey is a staff writer for La Vista, focusing primarily on the news section. This is her first year on the La Vista staff. In her free time, Kayla enjoys listening to music, swimming, and spending time at the beach with friends.
Costa defeats Redondo to win Bay League title
Kayla Kinsey Opinion Editor On Wed. 17 April, Mira Costa surf team competed against Redondo Union for the Bay League Cup. The team won with 83 points, 19 points more than Redondo, placing first in […]
Diary Entry #2
Kayla questions digitizing memories Dear Diary, Last week, I took on the chore of going through my camera roll with a fine-tooth comb. This was no simple task, as I had 18,906 photos and a […]
New club registration process serves beneficial to all
By Kayla Kinsey Opinion Editor This school year, a necessary update was made to Mira Costa’s club registration process. With an estimated 180 clubs created or reinstated last year, many were inactive. Activities Director Lisa […]
Social media poses mental health issues for teens
By Kayla Kinsey During the first days of my senior year, I watched a documentary called “The Social Dilemma” in AP Computer Science. Part of my preconceived notion about this class was that it […]
Dockweiler shooting indicates faults in national gun laws
By Kayla Kinsey Opinion Editor and Sofia Williams Managing Editor On April 7, three teenagers were shot and wounded at Dockweiler Beach during a spring break party. The Los Angeles Police Department claims there were […]
Legalizing jaywalking causes pedestrian safety concern
Kayla Kinsey Opinion Editor On Jan. 1, jaywalking was legalized in California, but only if there is no oncoming traffic or immediate chance of collision with a motor vehicle or bike, per Vehicle Code 21955 […]
Costachella hosts student bands, campus clubs, organizations
Kayla Kinsey Staff Writer On April 20 during AM Office Hours, Costa bands, organizations, and clubs came together to perform on the Mustang Mall stage and host multiple booths on campus. Students gathered to listen […]
Neptunian Woman’s Club holds 44th Annual Art Contest
By Kayla Kinsey Staff Writer The Manhattan Beach Neptunian Woman’s Club will announce its annual art contest winners for grades K-12 on March 27. The winners will be announced at a tea hosted by the […]