Boys lacrosse beats Downey for second time this season
Mira Costa boys lacrosse defeated Downey High School on Wednesday on Downey’s home turf, maintaining its undefeated Bay League record of 5-0. The final score of the game was 13-9. […]
Year: 2012
Andrew Freeman
Alec Marchant Staff Writer Andrew Freeman, a sophomore at Mira Costa, has taken his first steps to stardom with the success of his feature film debut “Disorganized Fun”. Andrew Freeman, along with three other current […]
Pro/Con: Should AP testing be restricted based on class?
Pro: Classes should be taken prior to testing By Braden Currey Contributing Writer With an increasingly-competitive college admissions atmosphere, some students seek to pad their resume by taking Advanced Placement tests without taking the corresponding AP […]
Voter identification laws make voting difficult for poor, minority voters
By Michael Powell Opinion Editor Recent attempts by state legislatures around the nation to implement voter identification laws do very little to combat the problem of voter fraud. As a result, these laws “throw the […]
Smoking ban will improve city conditions
By Michelle McKenna Staff Writer A recent Hermosa Beach ordinance banned smoking on its pier, in public parks, outdoor dining areas in its restaurants and in the Pier Plaza. This ordinance is a positive step […]
Restrictive policy may lead to booster over-regulation
By Shaylyn Austin Staff Writer Board Policy 1230, passed on March 21, will require all school-connected organizations’ budgets and financial statements to be approved by the district through the Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation. Increasing regulations […]
Teacher contract negotiations must see salary increases
With nationwide economic uncertainty, organizations everywhere are being forced to make cutbacks. The Manhattan Beach Unified School District is no exception. Certificated staff employees have not received a market-rate adjustment since 2002, and a Manhattan […]
Student of the Year nomination process needs review
Every year, Mira Costa’s faculty and staff vote to determine the nominees for Student of the Year. While the final selection process usually results in the right student being chosen, lack of clarity and student […]
Editor’s Note: Costa’s sink or swim attitude embraces self-reliance
By Kyle Allen Editor-in-Chief After four years of incredible experiences at Mira Costa, it’s clear we have something special on this campus. Few other schools can match what this eclectic mix of students brings to […]
“Silent House” fails to thrill audiences
For fans of horror and spine-chilling movies, “Silent House” will do nothing but disappoint with its uninteresting and less- than-thrilling plot line.
With a rather unconventional filming approach, directors Chris Kentis and Laura Lau aspire to make the movie seem as if it was filmed in one continuous shot. Kentis and Lau attempted to create a more life-like thriller, but “Silent House” falls very short of enjoyable.
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