ASB creates new Captains Council
The Student Government Captains Council is a new council that will be implemented next year to bring all sports at Mira Costa together in an attempt to increase school spirit. […]
Year: 2010
Seniors fund their bright futures with scholarship money
Thanks to their extraordinary scholarship notebooks, five lucky Mira Costa seniors have won $3,000 to aid in helping pay for their college tuition. […]
Satiate your sweet tooth at new Buzz Pop Candy Shop
Costa students now have a new way to satisfy their sweet tooth with the opening of Buzz Pop Candy Shop, a retro candy and soda store with a new modern edge. […]
Groups of students caught with illegal substances during Prom
Students were caught under the influence of illegal substances and alcohol at this years Prom on Saturday June 5. […]
Student of the Year process needs student input
For several years, Mira Costa has used a selection system that ensures that all Student of the Year nominees are extremely accomplished and worthy of their nomination. However, this process allows only teachers and administrators to vote, eliminating the unique perspective that seniors have on their classmates and putting candidates without strong teacher relationships at a disadvantage. […]
UCLA and ASB hold one of the most successful blood drives in school history
The annual UCLA Blood Drive attracted 250 student volunteers on June 1 and 2 in the Fisher Gym. These students had their blood donated to the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center for patients in need of critical transfusions. […]
Costa Dance is starbound
The Mira Costa advanced dance class is now taking the stage at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center and has won gold in competitions held by Starbound dance organization. […]
Voters made wrong choice at polls
The eight-way assembly contest for the Democratic nomination really showed just how difficult it is to win an election. James Lau, the most qualified candidate for the 53rd Assembly District Democratic nomination, lost despite being an early front runner. […]
Barbara Blumenthal says ‘kon ichiwa’ to Japan this summer
Instead of having a typical California summer junior, Barbara Blumenthal is paying for her own path and traveling 6,000 miles overseas. She will spend her break in Japan, living with a host family and immersing herself in a new culture. […]
Handel’s Ice Cream is sure to tickle your taste buds
Costa students are consuming scoops by the dozen at the South Bay’s newest ice cream parlor, Handel’s Ice Cream. […]