The Outdoor Seating Ban
California was once known for its sunny beaches and movie stars, but now, it is known as the Coronavirus epicenter in the United States. Jake Spelke and Dolce Prieto explore how the outdoor seating ban is […]
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Creativity During COVID-19
COVID-19 has shifted the daily lives for many people across the globe; while creating uncertainty for many, it has opened many opportunities for self growth. Shay Mishra and Natalie Wong cover how unique Mira Costa students […]
Clare and Lauren Reflect on the changes 2021 will hopefully bring
Clare Beezhold and Lauren Mittleman Editors-in-Chief As we round out the whirlwind that was 2020 we warmly welcome the new semester, along with a new President and senate majority. With this fresh start in many […]
Students are not receiving a good education during distance learning with cheating being so accessible
Isabella Montenegro Staff Writer As the pandemic is still ongoing, students are put to the task of completing school digitally. The major concern is with cheating and it becoming so accessible during distance learning; are […]
Clare and Lauren’s perspective on the presidential election
Clare Beezhold and Lauren Mittleman Editors in Chief The Presidential Election was Nov. 3 with former Vice President Joe Biden coming out victorious. On Nov. 7, Pennsylvania announced its 20 electoral votes would go to […]
MBUSD holds mandatory sexual harassment training
By Ella Davis Staff Writer In order to sustain a safe and knowledgeable working environment, the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce held a virtual sexual harassment training session on Nov. 18 from 4 to 6 […]
Manhattan Beach holds General Municipal Election, fills vacant City Council seats
By Kelly Fraenkel Staff Writer Manhattan Beach residents voted on Nov. 3 to decide which three candidates receive seats on the City Council in the General Municipal Election. Candidates Mark Burton, Chaz Flemmings, Grettel Fournell, […]
Costa’s Drama/Tech Program puts on two virtual fall plays
By Andonia Goergen Executive News Editor Kelly Fraenkel Staff Writer Costa’s Drama and Tech Program presented its two fall plays, “Spoon River” and “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” in a virtual setting throughout the month of […]
MBUSD forms new committee on equity, diversity and social justice
By Ella Davis Staff Writer On Oct. 7, Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) formed a new committee to focus on maintaining equity, social justice, diversity and inclusion within the district. The murders of George […]
Costa develops new attendance codes and reporting procedures for distance learning
By Joylynn Lee Staff Writer Costa recently altered its attendance policies for the period of distance learning to comply with new state requirements and gather data on attendance in a different way than last spring. […]