La Vista progress through 60 years
La Vista’s rich history of award-winning student journalism and its colorful personality have made it a venerated part of the Costa community as well as a staple source of news. […]
Year: 2010
Brandon Flowers has successful solo album
After four successful albums with the Killers, Brandon Flowers has a lot to live up to with his debut solo album, “Flamingo,” released on Sept. 14. Flowers does not fail to deliver and can be expected to gain new fans. […]
The great debate: to weight or not to weight? Con
MCHS needs one valedictorian. By using the unweighted GPA to select valedictorians, Mira Costa keeps the integrity of the AP class system and gives more students the opportunity to be a valedictorian, an honor that is tremendously helpful in the college application process. 4.0 students deserve the title. […]
Weezer is not lost, but found with their newest release “Hurley”
Weezer’s new album “Hurley” won’t have a legacy or influence a new musical era, but it certainly isn’t a forgettable record. With a multitude of enjoyable qualities, “Hurley” is sure to satisfy many Weezer fans. […]
Girls golf continues to swing to victories
The girls varsity golf team continued its win streak, improving its record to 3-0 with a 258-201 victory over South Torrance on Sept. 21 at the Chester Washington golf course. […]
Marching band makes its own waves with new show
This year, the Mira Costa marching band is melodic, bold and conjures up sounds of the ocean. The band will be performing with its new oceanic theme for its halftime show and has worked with the choir to use the new technique of singing before playing. […]
Girls volleyball team captains Rosenfeld, White, Zbojniewicz commit to colleges early
Three Mira Costa senior volleyball players, Emma White, Andi Zbojniewicz, and Ella Rosenfeld, have been recruited and will attend colleges. […]
“Of Montreal” exceeds expectations again with new album “False Priest”
Of Montreal’s new album “False Priest” draws away from the bands indie-pop roots and acts as a vehicle for its frontman to explore different styles and personal issues. […]
New MBUSD API score ranks third in state
Mira Costa’s 2010 Academic Performance Index increased by 26 points to a score of 898 and was released to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District on Sept. 13. […]
‘Top Chef: Just Desserts’ is tasteful despite lack of flawlessness
In an age of increasingly absurdist reality television, Bravo’s “Top Chef: Just Desserts” is at the very least a brief reprieve from insanity, if not an actual breath of fresh air. […]