Blood drive should increase its efficiency
By Elora Brow The UCLA Blood Drive took place at Mira Costa High School on November 10th in the gym. Although the blood drive was a success with the amount of blood that was donated, […]
Opinion
Healthier school food options should be provided
By Elora Brow Staff Writer Compared to the health-crazed immersing Manhattan Beach, Costa’s food options are unfit for this town, and are setting an unhealthy example for students. Costa should change its eating habits because […]
Effective pep rallies should be scheduled in a non-disruptive manner
By Eric Furth Calendar Editor Despite complaints about scheduling issues and limited class time during the most recent Homecoming Pep Rally, Pep Rallies are outlets for students to become excited for upcoming games and school […]
Junior Varsity athletes deserve equal treatment to Varsity
By Katia Jenkins Brown Staff Writer Talented but overlooked and ignored, freshman, sophomore, and junior varsity athletes are a large and important part of the student body that needs to be a higher priority for […]
Manhattan Beach should remain a small-town community
By Noah Bell Staff Writer The simple, laid back, affordable lifestyle that once defined Manhattan Beach is slowly disappearing. In order to prevent the unfavorable change from a small beach community to a busy shopping […]
CON: Testing proves unfair for certain body types
By Catelyn DiLeva Staff Writer Students in the state of California are required to pass a fitness test before graduating high school. However, it is unfair that Costa requires all students of the same age, […]
Exchange students receive equal representation
Foreign exchange students travel halfway around the world to immerse themselves in new cultures while further enhancing their education. They are fairly treated like all other Mira Costa students as they should, because they are no different from the average student. […]
PRO: Fitness testing helps keep students in shape
By Elora Brow Staff Writer Fitness testing is a crucial way of ensuring the health and fitness of Costa students and is a clear judgment of students’ health and athleticism. Therefore, students will be encouraged […]
Financial math class would provide options, flexibility for all students
In a department where addition is a foundational skill, things are finally starting to add up. The Mira Costa math department has been considering the introduction of a financial math class, which would benefit the students by creating more options for those who are not strong in mathematics as well as providing them with the chance to learn applicable skills. […]
Visual Arts Department needs better representation, financial support
Mira Costa’s visual and performing arts courses, such as Art 1 and 2, Advanced Placement Studio Art, Sculpture, Photography, and Woodshop, are important electives offered at Costa. These classes have a large impact on campus; however, their department does not have the proper attention and representation they deserve, as shown through the lack of a booster club, and must instead rely heavily on district funding and student donations. […]