Issue 8 Ed Note
Given all that is going on in current events all around the globe, it would be remiss of me to ignore these occurrences and pretend that they are not happening. […]
Opinion
Recent studies show school shooter drills’ lack of efficiency
There have been recent studies that have shown school drills, specifically those to prepare for an active shooter on campus, can be more mentally damaging than efficient at helping students prepare for an emergency. […]
Josie wonders what the world would look like without phones
According to Pew Research Center, 81% of Americans own some kind of smartphone device. So, I thought, what would happen if that 81% of the U.S. population, about 268 million people, had to turn off their smartphones for a whole 24 hours? […]
MBUSD should prioritize keeping teachers, staff due to impact on Costa environment
Due to the current budget crisis facing the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, there is a dire need for the district to find additional revenue sources as well as make several reductions for the 2020-21 school year. […]
USC expands financial aid program, benefitting low and middle-income families
The University of Southern California recently announced that it will be offering free tuition to students of families who earn an annual income of $80,000 or less per year. […]
Importance of mental health during finals week and holidays
We are all accustomed to panicked looks as students walk down the halls reviewing their study guides one last time before their finals, which account for a large percentage of their grade. […]
Madeleine contemplates the joys of Girl Scout cookies
With the mad dash of finals beginning next week (almost there, everyone!), it is easy to forget that the holiday season is just around the corner. No matter how eager everyone may already be for the school year to end, I am realizing that in a way, I do not want it to end, because it means I am a second-semester senior. It makes me nostalgic because I am not ready to let go of all of the friends I have made during my four years at Costa. […]
School shooter threat at Hermosa Valley highlights need for gun reform
Hermosa Valley School in Hermosa Beach received a report of a school shooter threat on Nov. 15. Although the threat was deemed “unsubstantiated” after police officials investigated further according to Patch news, this raises concern of safety among our community’s youth. […]
Students must stay informed on Trump’s impeachment proceedings
The impeachment process of President Trump receives attention from the media every day. As the impeachment hearings unfold, they are constantly being covered by various news and media networks, making the information accessible to almost everyone. […]
MBUSD Should Not Consider Teacher Layoffs
Manhattan Beach Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Matthews’s Jan.11 newsletter predicted 30 layoffs for the 2020-2021 school year. The most detrimental reductions to the budget would be teachers, so MBUSD should cut programs and personnel who are not teaching staff. […]