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Arcade Fire strays from norm in “Reflektor,” utterly fails in the process

November 8, 2013 La Vista 0

Arcade Fire’s new album, “Reflektor,” is an absolute disaster, as it completely diverges from the relatively mild indie rock roots from which the once-renowned band began. Awkward instrumental mash-ups, odd lyrics and vocals and an overuse of synthesizers move the group from its previous place in the 21st century and back into what sounds like the worst of the ‘80s.
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Editor’s Take: Phone apps progress gaming medium

November 8, 2013 La Vista 0

Portable devices now offer gamers the chance to play their favorite games right from the palm of their hand. Phone applications have become a form of entertainment and gaming that delivers high quality graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics that rival traditional gaming consoles.
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Administration disregards teachers’ concerns

November 8, 2013 La Vista 0

By Sameeha Jilani Theme Editor New classrooms for Mira Costa Spanish teachers Mike Cook, Felise Shapiro and Sandra Martinez-Sellan address some of the issues present in the current classroom reassignment, but ultimately introduce a host […]

PACE assembly does not fulfill its goal

November 8, 2013 La Vista 0

By Kellie Mullin Staff Writer This year’s Red Ribbon Week assembly, put on by Costa’s People Achieving Complete Equality class, was considered ineffective because it is generally ignored and does not relate to Costa students […]

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