Staff Editorial: Earthquake preparedness needs more attention
Costa’s administration must quickly and efficiently implement changes to improve Costa’s preparedness in case of a quake. […]
Year: 2011
Will seniority bill improve education in California? PRO: SB 955 will increase teacher effectiveness
California’s proposed legislation, Senate Bill 955, will give greater decision-making power to school districts and allow them to make decisions regarding teacher termination that save money and best benefit the students. […]
ComedySportz team makes jokes in lieu of baskets in March Madness matches
One of the most prominent improv organizations in Los Angeles, ComedySportz L.A., is holding its annual ComedySportz High School League March Madness tournament. March Madness is an ongoing tournament beginning in March and ending in late April between teams in the high school league at the National Comedy Theater in Hollywood. […]
Costa lacrosse defeats Peninsula, 20-4, improves to 5-1 in Bay League play
Anytime a team wins a game in double-digits, a large accomplishment has been made. The Mira Costa boys lacrosse team achieved this for the fifth time this season on March 28 in its game against Peninsula.
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‘Paul’ awkwardly blends American and British humor
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s new film, “Paul,” continues their line of semi-satirical comedies with the story of two science fiction buffs, Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost), who discover and travel with an extra-terrestrial, Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen).
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Vice principal Jennie Wright taking a maternity leave; replacement to be named later
Vice Principal Jennie Wright will be taking a maternity leave beginning July 1 that will last through the first semester of next school year. […]
MBUSD board seeks new board member after Howorth’s election to City Council
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District board will start interviews for a replacement board member on April 13 due to former board member Amy Howorth being elected to the Manhattan Beach City Council.
Until the public can vote for a new board member in the November elections, the MBUSD board plans to appoint a temporary member to fill her vacant seat. […]
Principal’s Leadership Council aims to faciliate student input in campus decisions
Principal Ben Dale and student body president senior Iktae Park formed the Mira Costa Principal’s Leadership Council on March 1 to improve collaboration among major student organizations and increase student involvement in the school. […]
MBUSD introduces technology plans that will continue in following years
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District will be implementing new forms of technology throughout the district in May. […]
Advanced Placement teachers negotiate study session pay
After-school review sessions for Advanced Placement tests may not occur this year due to protracted discussions between Mira Costa AP teachers and the administration regarding payment for the extra time. […]