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View Points: Mira Costa Survival Guide

September 8, 2014 La Vista 8

As the 2014-15 school year rolls around, crowded hallways, brand new backpacks, and looks of confusion sweep the Mira Costa campus. Based on my three years of experience, I have concocted a Mira Costa Survival Guide to help YOU excel during your time at Costa. […]

La Vista’s Weekend Preview

September 7, 2014 La Vista 0

This weekend, an interesting film “Frontera” opens in theaters. The film follows Miguel, a hard working man who crosses the border into the United States illegally. He is then wrongfully accused of murdering a former sheriff’s wife and his pregnant wife lands in the hands of corrupt Mexican “coyote” smugglers as she tries to help her husband. The search for the truth reveals evidence that could ruin a family and is sure to provide excitement and suspense in the film. […]

PERB charges MBUSD of bargaining in bad faith

September 4, 2014 La Vista 0

The Public Employment Relations Board charged the Manhattan Beach Unified School District of “failing and refusing to meet and negotiate in good faith” with the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers’ Association yesterday, following a 2013 complaint lodged by MBUTA while discussing teacher negotiations. […]

La Vista’s Weekend Film Preview

September 2, 2014 La Vista 0

This weekend, the much anticipated horror film, “As Above So Below” opens in theaters nationwide. The film takes place in the catacombs under Paris’ boulevards. A group of American tourists venture through the ancient artifacts, sure to make a frightening and thrilling box-office hit. […]

50 Cent’s “Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win” contains a few enticing tracks, but fails to expand upon rapper’s successful career

June 18, 2014 La Vista 0

50 Cent’s new album, “Animal Ambition,” is his first studio album since splitting with his record label and his first full-length record in five years. 50 Cent incorporates various catchy old school beats, but fails to blend them with the appropriate tune and lyrics. Although a few of the tracks are promising, 50 Cent lacks the ability to expand and experiment, ultimately creating a dull and flawed album. […]

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