Costa holds second-annual Mid-Way Day
Students and teachers shared their various passions through self-created classes on Tuesday for Costa’s second annual Mid-Way Day, formerly May Day. […]
Year: 2014
Staff Editorial: District’s ineffective decision making affects band students
When Mira Costa band and orchestra students returned to school after Winter Break, they did not have lockers because the retrofitting of the band hall had already begun. The Manhattan Beach Unified School District demonstrated […]
Drama prepares “Peter Pan” for spring musical
The Mira Costa Drama Department held auditions for the spring musical, “Peter Pan,” on Jan. 13-15 in preparation for the plays opening night on April 25 in the Costa auditorium. […]
Philosophical implications, brooding tone separate “True Detective” from peers
With his first venture into television, author-turned-T.V. writer Nic Pizzolatto demonstrates the talent of an industry veteran in Home Box Office’s new premiere, “True Detective.” Pizzolatto’s philospohical writing proves thought-provoking and distinctive, going hand-in-hand with the show’s Hollywood-level actors and somber setting. […]
Staff Editorial: Mira Costa faculty should promote gap year programs to students
While Mira Costa’s main focus should be to foster students with the goal of succeeding in college, it is unfair to assume that every student would benefit from beginning another four years of structured education […]
Band, orchestra members await temporary lockers
Due to Measure BB Phase III of construction, band and orchestra students were forced out of their lockers on Dec. 20 and continue to wait for the arrival of temporary lockers. […]
Editor’s Note: Mid-Way Day offers opportunity to explore new interests
By Taylor St. Germain Editor-in-Chief When I first heard that Costa was planning the 2nd-annual Mid-Way Day, my initial thought was how to convince my mom to let me skip school. But on second glance, […]
FX’s “American Horror Story: Coven” makes magic in third season
While it may not be as scary as would be expected, with the introduction of new characters and the insistence on brilliant black comedy, “American Horror Story’s” writers continue to revitalize the show in inventive ways.
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Video – Spartan Race
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Yougurtland names Costa Alumnus Huntley Castner chief executive officer
By Jessie Rosenfeld Staff Writer A Mira Costa alumnus received quite the holiday gift from the people at Yogurtland, the popular frozen yogurt company. After graduating from Mira Costa 33 years ago, alumnus Huntley Castner […]