Murphys deliver a bold, fresh record
The Dropkick Murphys delivers an angry Irish passion on the new album “Going Out of Style.” This concept album both delves into the lives of the members and appeals to fans with powerful and emotional punk. […]
Month: March 2011
Mira Costa administration makes changes to AP schedule policy to include opt-out day
Students will still be required to sign a binding commitment form pledging that they will remain in their selected AP class. However, instead of semester-long commitments like this year, students will be forced to commit to the class for the entire year. […]
Boys volleyball opens season with victory over Santa Barbara
Despite the loss of 14 seniors, Costa’s boys volleyball team dominated the Dons on March 4 in four games. The team’s skill will next be tested today in the Best of the West Tournament in San Diego. […]
Patrons find Gum Tree exotic, adorable, and delicious
Gum Tree, located just atop the final westbound stretch of Pier Ave. in Hermosa, prides itself on offering its patrons an organic, healthy and well thought-out selection of items. […]
Should Californians approve Brown’s tax extensions? PRO: Brown’s budget is best for all residents
California’s economy hit bottom in 2008 during the worldwide economic recession and has remained there for three years under faulty financial plans. The new governor, Jerry Brown, proposed a promising state budget on Jan. 10, just a week after his inauguration. […]
Last-minute three-pointer ends boys basketball CIF run
In a tight matchup against Simi Valley’s Royal High School at home on Feb. 18, Costa’s boys basketball team suffered a second-round CIF loss. […]
Boys golf puts a victory in the hole
The Mustang golf team took on Chadwick High School on March 8 at Chester Washington Golf Course and won 208-196. […]
Boys soccer suffers first-round loss
The Mira Costa boys soccer team could not match the skill of Robert A. Millikan Senior High School, losing 3-1 at home on Feb. 18 and ending its season with a record of 13-3-6 overall. […]
Wrestlers Beck, Mobley and Tam lose in CIF; team heads into off-season
Seniors Tajee Mobley (140 lbs.), Justin Tam (152 lbs) and Joey Beck (135 lbs.) of the Mustangs wrestling team attended the CIF Individauls on Feb. 17-18.
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Overtime goal costs Costa girls soccer opportunity at CIF semifinals
The Mira Costa girls soccer team was on the brink of pulling off another upset on Feb. 22 against Long Beach Wilson. However, an overtime goal by Wilson senior Renee Mendiola ended Costa’s hopes of advancing into the CIF semifinals. The final score was 2-1. […]