‘Fame’ is a mediocre rehash, but keeps its inspiration’s spark
It’s hard to say if the remake of the 1980 film classic “Fame” will live forever in the memories of viewers. […]
Month: November 2009
Islands’ “Vapours” is more substantial than the name implies
Less than a year after the latest album, and after a whirlwind of a fully live-tweeted recording process, indie fans have been graced with a new Islands album. […]
A weekly homeroom period will increase communication between the administration and students
Adding a homeroom period to students’ schedules will fix this problem and make Mira Costa more functional and efficient. […]
Editor’s Note: Taking the plunge into Costa’s opportunities
Every Sunday, I get into a frigid pool with a five-year Navy veteran, an old Chinese woman, a gay thirty-something who was just laid off and an afro-sporting basketball player named Christopher. […]
Rollercoasters aren’t the only things to scream about
With Halloween just around the corner, local amusement parks including Knott’s Scary Farm, Universal Studio Horror Nights and Six Flag Fright Fest are providing thrills and chills for visitors in their frighteningly decorated and transformed theme parks. […]
Achieve success, not stress at MCHS
Mira Costa’s new “From Stress to Success” program was designed to help students who have stressful lives. This weekly program consists of group counseling for Mira Costa students who feel stress in their lives. […]
Staff Editorial: The CCC cuts through the college clutter
At a school where nearly all graduating students pursue higher education, the College and Career Center plays a large role in helping students make crucial choices about their future. Last year, Mira Costa hired two new CCC counselors, Gail Currey and Katherine Folkman. […]
Culture shock
If at times high school seems dull, routine, difficult and depressing, Costa students should remember that they are not the only ones feeling the weight of education. […]
Foreign Exchange student from Germany
Being new to a school can be challenging, but Michelle Kittner, a new former exchanged student from Germany, begs to differ. Surrounded by all the friendly faces, Mira Costa’s school spirit, and helpful teachers, Michelle believes that Mira Costa is easy to adapt to. […]
The addition of a homeroom period would cut down on important instruction time
Mira Costa plans to implement a new bell schedule that includes a 24-minute homeroom period that meets once a week. This plan should be abandoned. […]