Complaining neighbors shouldn’t get to close Sand Dune Park’s gates
Although some complaints are valid, there is no rational reason to keep Sand Dune sealed off. […]
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Fruit of the Drama Department
The Drama Department at Mira Costa is famous for performing musicals and plays that astonish audiences with the show-stopping dance numbers and astounding acting. The department staged its fall musical, “The Apple Tree,” from Nov. 13 through Nov. 21, which was worth biting into. […]
Overly-expensive college system needs reforming
Colleges and universities must offer a three-year option to make higher education more affordable for students. […]
Shave and a haircut? No thanks this November
For the month of November, dozens of male Mira Costa students don this manly facial hair for “Novembeard,” an event in which participants refrain from shaving until December begins. […]
New ethics policy established
A new ethics policy is now in effect because of inconsistent consequences given to violators of the previous policy. […]
English Department introduces freshman accelerated English
This school year, the Mira Costa English Department introduced a freshman accelerated English program intended to provide a more challenging option for ninth grade students. […]
API and STAR testing scores increase
Mira Costa’s Academic Performance Index rose from 864 to 872, partially due to improved California Standardized Testing and Reporting scores in 2009. […]
Some clubs lose standing as ASB adjusts club policy
The Associated Student Body approved a new club policy for the 2009-10 school year as a result of widespread dissatisfaction amongst members who felt that last year’s policy was not strict enough in both the approval and monitoring of clubs. […]
School board restores cut positions
Many previously cut budget items were restored in the newly-revised school budget for 2009-10 approved by the school board on Sept. 16. […]
New York Fashion Week defends against recession
From the sleek minimalism of Calvin Klein, to the lively nostalgic knits of “Marc” by Marc Jacobs, this season’s collections were astounding at New York Fashion Week. […]