Drugs dogs prove effective on Costa’s campus
By Gassia Ashikian Staff Writer The use of drug dogs on Mira Costa’s campus is an effective tool to lessen the amount of drugs brought onto campus, but it lacks the ability to prevent students […]
Opinion
Lack of communication negatively affects Student Leadership Council
By Dana Sternthal Staff Writer Mira Costa’s decision to implement the Student Leadership Council two years ago after student complaints over being left out of the decision-making process was a wise choice. However, it has […]
Mira Costa Extracurricular Trips Last too Long
By Quinn Kropschot Staff Writer Mira Costa has award winning Model UN and Choir programs. These programs travel all around the world performing sometimes during school days, causing them to miss school. Though all the […]
Pro/Con: Would starting school later benefit Mira Costa?
Pro: Starting later would improve students’ lives By Sabrina Pickett Staff Writer The recent suggestion to change Mira Costa’s current schedule to start at a later time is a good idea despite the potential problems […]
Staff Editorial: AP policy changes don’t address teacher concerns
After months of discussion among Mira Costa administration, Principal Dr. Ben Dale released his proposed Advanced Placement and Honors enrollment policy, which includes changes in both prerequisite and commitment form procedure. These proposed changes are […]
Staff Editorial: National testing standards will improve curriculum
The decision by the California Department of Education to implement the Common Core State Standards in the state’s high schools will provide a more comprehensive education for students and will adequately prepare them for career […]
Sandy Hook tragedy raises journalism questions
By Alec Lautanen Editor-in-Chief After the terrible tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementarby School, everything from mental health care reform to gun control has been thrown on the table to debate. One of the […]
MBUSD Board of Trustees creates new tech director position
At the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 7, the Board approved the new director of information technology position, which will be a district-level job. […]
Despite dangers of fiscal cliff, spending cannot be raised
By Adam Gerard Opinion Editor As our nation’s fiscal situation continues to worsen, the government must make one of two choices: increase taxes or cut spending. In times of recession, cutting spending is not a […]
Anti-cyberbullying program necessary at Costa
By Remi Nemeroff Contributing Writer Redondo Union High School’s idea to implement an anti-cyberbullying program was an excellent decision despite little clarity thus far, and Mira Costa should also take initiative to wholly reduce cyberbullying. […]