Staff Editorial: Issue 7
Teachers in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District have been in the process of negotiating a new contract with the district after operating for two years under a contract that expired in July of 2017. […]
Staff Editorial
School calendar presents certain drawbacks to semester classes
The disparity between the lengths of Costa’s first and second semester can compromise the education of students tak- ing semester-long courses but does not ultimately interfere with the education of the majority of students. Costa’s […]
Administration should prioritize sexual assault prevention education
On the Mira Costa website, the vision statement reads that Mira Costa is “a community of learners where each member has the opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.” However, the lack of an administrative response to the recent rumors around campus regarding sexual assault allegations have called into question the validity of this statement. […]
Lowering the voting age will increase civic engagement
The 26th Amendment to the constitution, passed in 1971, set the voting age in the United States to 18. Today, 15 states allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections, and campaigns have been working to lower the voting age nationwide. Lowering the voting age will allow more of America’s teenagers to become politically aware and improve their civic engagement. […]
Lack of school spirit plagues Costa Homecoming
It has become hard to ignore the lack of school spirit at Mira Costa considering the low participation during Homecoming and spirit week. […]
Administration favors construction over student well-being
There always seems to be work being done at Mira Costa. Whether it is construction of the new field, repairs on the pool, or asbestos in the library, construction seems a higher priority than student learning. […]
Media’s focus on mass shooters dishonors the victims
Recently, video footage of the Parkland shooting suspect was released by the Washington Post, in which he boast-ed about his plans for the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, which left 17 dead and 14 wounded. […]
New History grading system will not benefit students long term
Staff Editorial The History department revealed its new grading scale on Friday Jan. 19. They implemented this change in order to ensure that all Mira Costa students are on an equal grading system, whether or […]
Change in cap and gown color promotes inclusiveness
Staff Editorial On Dec. 6, Mira Costa Principal Dr. Ben Dale, along with the Associated Student Body, organized a meeting during AM office hours in regard to changing the graduation cap and gowns to a […]
New Meadows field proves safe for students and athletes
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District and MBX officially presented the West Field to the public on Nov. 1 which is located on the northwest corner of Mira Costa’s campus and will be used by […]