Emily von Buttlar

About Emily von Buttlar

Emily is the Features Exec. Editor for La Vista and is responsible for editing stories and designing pages. Last year Emily was a features editor and the year before that she was a staff writer. In her free time, Emily enjoys going on adventures with friends and family and traveling.

Maringka designs, creates, sells Crystal Jewelry

February 17, 2022 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily von Buttlar Executive Features Editor Senior Destheny Maringka has found a way to heal spiritually and mentally through her jewelry. Maringka initially started making jewelry after seeing someone on TikTok who was making crystal rings. […]

Crow starts crochet small business

February 17, 2022 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily Von Butlar Executive Features Editor Senior Nena Crow has turned her COVID hobby into a small business. Crow started to crochet in February 2021 when she wanted to pick up a new hobby. […]

Costa seniors form punk band, Apocalypse Party

January 21, 2022 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily von Buttlar Executive Features Editor Features Apocalypse Party makes its debut at Costa, providing original and cover punk songs. Lead singer, guitarist and senior Connor Flynn originally started Apocalypse Party with guitarist senior Gannon Shea, then […]

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” contains complex yet incredible plot in storyline

January 21, 2022 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily Von Butlar Exec. Features Editor Released on Dec. 17, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was definitely worth the wait. The nostalgia hits hard from prior Spider-Man movies as all three previous Spider-Men – Andrew […]

Junior Haase continues to pursue Irish dancing through highschool

December 14, 2021 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily Von Buttlar Executive Features Editor Junior Harper Haase’s interest in Irish dancing first sparked after seeing the dance first-hand. Haase began taking lessons when she was seven years old and started partaking in […]

English teacher Vaughan aids students through scholarships

November 16, 2021 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily von Buttlar Executive Features Editor English and Creative Writing teacher Shannon Vaughan expands her connections with students as she gives assistance to those in need through financial aid. When Vaughan’s next door neighbor […]

Senior Grace Lu moves her acting career toward Hollywood

November 16, 2021 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily Von Butlar Executive Features Editor Senior and aspiring actress Grace Lu makes her way to Hollywood. Lu’s first introduction to the acting industry was at Anime Expo in Los Angeles where she tried […]

Down the Rabbit Hole

October 22, 2021 Emily von Buttlar 0

By Emily VonButler Features Editor Mira Costa’s Drama and Tech Departments sets up for an outdoor performance of the whimsical Alice in Wonderland, written by The hour and a half long show started at […]

Los Angeles Van Gogh Exhibit projects beauty through art pieces

October 1, 2021 Emily von Buttlar 0

By: Emily Von Buttlar Executive Features Editor The van Gogh Exhibit first started in Chicago, and it was brought to Hollywood Feb. 11. It’s a bright, immersive experience that pulls the viewer into the projected […]

Resin Art hosts Costa’s Annual Visual Arts Exhibit

June 16, 2021 Emily von Buttlar 0

Emily von Buttlar Exec. Features Editor Senior and AP Studio Art student, Francesca Kula showcases her various designs of artwork through local gallery space and nonprofit, Resin Art. Costa’s virtual art exhibit is an outlet […]

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