Atmosphere gives a breath of fresh air with ‘The Family Sign’
Atmosphere is back from their recent tour with a new album, “The Family Sign,” on which the group delves into deeply personal and often dark subject matter with success. […]
Month: April 2011
Current UC system budget plan needs restructuring
Since Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown announced his proposed budget for 2011, University of California President Mark Yudof has outlined a five-year plan to deal with cuts laid out in the budget. While this plan succeeds in improving the financial aid system, it has many flawed core ideas that undermine the essence and purpose of the UC system.
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When the going gets tough, just be a senior
Hey guys. It’s that time of year again, when AP exams start coming up quickly on the calendar and senioritis is starting to set in nicely. Naturally, our biggest worries for the first two weeks of May do not have to do with free response questions, game theory or close analysis of poetry. As seniors, we are brainstorming on ideas for what to do for the roughly fifteen hours we are blessed enough to spend in the small gym with Mr. Ciasulli. […]
Boys tennis beats rival
Costa’s boys tennis team defeated Redondo 12-6 on Wednesday, giving it a chance to secure a CIF spot . The two teams will face off on May 3 to determine who will advance, with location to be determined.
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Senior Sean Isaac throws pitches in the diamond and punches in the octagon
Most students struggle to balance academics and a school sport. Senior Sean Isaac manages to juggle both of these things while also competing in mixed martial arts events. […]
Principal Dale proposes to move late start day to Mondays
Principal Ben Dale is considering a plan that would make 24 Mondays of the 2012-2013 school into 9 o’ clock late start days. […]
From the Arctic to the classroom, Whitlock knows her biology
Jessica Whitlock, Costa’s newest science teacher, has been able to study in the Arctic and be a part of Teach for America. She has been teaching AP Biology for Mrs. Barden since she left on maternity leave in December. […]
Taylor wins Student Body President
Mira Costa Student Government held elections for the 2011-2012 school year on April 22. Travis Taylor won the office of Student Body President for the next school year. […]
Golf falls to South at home
The Mira Costa golf team welcomed South Torrance at home on April 21, but fell just short of a victory with a final score of 196-180. […]
The Republic Tigers mix classic alternative elements but forget to add something new
Although “No Man’s Land” EP lacks the innovation that The Republic Tigers are capable of, it is undoubtedly a triumph for band. […]