Costa’s “All Shook Up” rocks the student body
The entire cast of “All Shook Up” comes together to create an impressive production that satisfies any audience member. […]
Year: 2011
Swimming girls win and boys lose in Bay League meet
In what the Mira Costa swim team head coach described as not as close as it seemed, the Mustang swim team continued its dominant season on April 14 at Peninsula High School versus the Panthers with the girls varsity team leading the charge. […]
Of Montreal: still weird after all these years
Of Montreal’s newest release, “Thecontrollerspher,” takes the band in a direction similar to that of the Beatles on “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” straying away from some of the more melodic and chorus-reliant styles that granted Of Montreal its commercial success. […]
“Game of Thrones” is violent, sexual and fantastic
This new show stands up to HBO’s high standards of production values, great performance and quality writing. […]
Diana Sieker receives Mira Costa’s Teacher of the Year award from district committee
After being nominated by Mira Costa teachers, Diana Sieker won Mira Costa’s 2011 Teacher of the Year on April 18. […]
Staff Editorial: Costa technology reform lacks concrete structure
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District, in conjunction with Mira Costa’s administration, is considering using money raised from grants and donations to purchase iPads for eight select Costa teachers, install wi-fi and establish more technological support as part of a larger technology improvement plan.
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Editor’s Note: Students need better channels of information
Currently, Mira Costa teachers are supposed to read the bulletin themselves to their second period class in order to communicate more efficiently and minimize student distraction. However, many teachers simply refuse to read the bulletin, and others fail to communicate it properly, instead having students read it. This creates an environment where students are left in the dark about important events on campus. […]
Boys lacrosse defeats Culver City
Holding a winning streak is a difficult feat for any team, but Costa’s boys lacrosse team has been going strong for 11 games since its loss to San Clemente March 12.
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MBUTA, MBUSD come to tentative agreement
Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers’ Association teachers approved an agreement with the Manhattan Beach Unified School District on April 22, with a 5:1 vote in favor. […]
Costa boys upset longtime rival Redondo in track meet
The Mustangs boys redeemed themselves on April 22 after a loss to the Seahawks two years ago. They narrowly defeated Redondo after winning the 4×400, but the girls were unable to capture a victory. […]