Student Government begins to revise constitution
By Ari Gevov Staff Writer Mira Costa’s Associated Student Body voted on April 16 to revise the 1950 constitution for the first time in 62 years. The main goal of the new ASB constitution is […]
Year: 2012
Gesualdi wins Teacher of the Year
By Ari Howorth Staff Writer Mira Costa math teacher Linda Gesualdi was selected as Mira Costa’s Teacher of the Year on April 17 and is moving on to compete for the district award. Each of […]
Train’s “California 37” is pleasantly unique with its different sounds and musical techniques
The “perfect album” is an extremely difficult task to master in the music industry and many bands often obtain fame and fortune based off of a single track or two instead of the album as a whole. If a song does succeed, it is important for the group to expand on a similar style for the next compilation in order to get closer to the ultimate goal of a flawless album. […]
“The Three Stooges” fails to live up to the popular 1960s television show
“The Three Stooges” movie fails to live up to its largely popular 1960’s television show counterpart. The slapstick comedy was a disappointment from beginning to end with its inability to hold the audience’s attention and create genuine laughs. […]
“Lockout” does not impress with its lacking script
Though an action film about a high security outer space prison breakout sounds intriguing, James Mather and Stephen St. Leger’s new film “Lockout” features this premise, yet this cannot save the film from coming off as stupid. […]
“The Cabin in the Woods” will thrill horror lovers
Many people go to horror films because they love the adrenaline rush provided by fear, but perhaps an equal amount go to horror films to laugh at the absurd carnage portrayed on the screen in some sort of sick, gleeful schadenfreude. […]
Jason Mraz’s “Love is a Four Letter Word” is enjoyable with its calm and romantic flow
The pop singer-songwriter Jason Mraz’s fourth album “Love is a Four Letter Word” is filled with sweet melodic sounds and original lyrics that fit with the title. Mraz’s loving energy is radiated through this album. […]
Joyce Manor’s “Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired” adds versatility to the punk rock band
Punk rock band Joyce Manor’s new album, “Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired,” sticks to the thrash punk roots that gained the band praise but minor experimentation successfully diversifies the group’s style. […]
Alabama Shakes’ “Boys and Girls” gives southern rock a comeback
Southern rock has been on the back burner since the 1970s. But with Alabama Shakes’ success, it may be making a comeback.
Alabama Shakes’ new album, “Boys and Girls,” accentuates the soulful, bluesy aspects of southern rock while maintaining an electrifying rock and roll sound. […]
“The Lucky One” entertains as romantic drama
In the romantic drama genre, Nicholas Sparks is a veteran. For years, many of his novels have been adapted into successful films like “A Walk to Remember” and “The Notebook.” […]