An Interview with Mira Costa’s International Students
By Katherine Mueller
Articles by Katherine Mueller
Katherine Mueller is the Executive Opinion Editor for La Vista and is responsible for editing stories for the opinion section, writing stories, designing pages, and managing writers for the opinion section. In her previous years on the paper, she was a staff writer and wrote mainly for arts and news sections. In her free time, Katherine enjoys listening to and playing music, writing, and spending time with her friends.
Mask mandate in schools should remain required
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Despite changing times and flattened data curves, removing the mask mandate at Mira Costa will not be for the best. Though COVID-19 isn’t number-one on the population’s list of […]
Revised, more diverse english curriculum crucial in forming well rounded, cognizant students
By Katherine Mueller Exec. Opinion Editor Beginning this year, a significant part of Costa’s English department’s curriculum will change for the better in order to accommodate and promote more diverse viewpoints in literature. This semester, […]
Marijuana dispensary launch would disadvantage the City of Manhattan Beach
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Twenty-five years ago, California became the first state to legalize the use and sale of medical marijuana. Since then, states across America have become increasingly more liberal with cannabis […]
“Descendants” musical brings entertaining production of film to audience
By Katherine Mueller Opinion Editor Encore’s “Descendants: The Musical” shows a strong effort from its cohesive and energetic cast. “Descendants: The Musical,” based off of the hit live-action musical trilogy from Disney, tells the tale […]
Biden’s first year’s improvement showed general success
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor The first year of Joe Biden’s presidency has shown to be a step up from the previous administration. Throughout this first year, he has continually procured policies pertinent for America’s conditions. […]
Costa’s culture of mask wearing needs a refresh
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Mask-wearing has been a fundamental custom of everyday life in America for nearly two years, and in the south bay, has resulted in adequate compliance. However, attitudes towards mask wearing at […]
Native American Heritage Month deserves greater attention at Costa
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Though known by most Americans as the month of Thanksgiving, November is recognized nationally as Native American Heritage Month. However, the level that each celebration is acknowledged is unequal, […]
Vaccine mandates are necessary, justified for students
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Since April, millions of adolescents nationwide have been vaccinated for COVID-19. Now, the vaccine has become less of a gateway to freedom, and instead a basic key to leading a […]
MBUSD Student voters must raise low registration rates
Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Voting is a fundamental right for all americans. Yet, MBUSD has shown to have one of the lowest voter registration rates in all of Los Angeles. Costa students eligible to […]