American Education is no longer only about enriching the minds of young citizens; it’s now a billion-dollar industry. Several corporations have gained control over aspects of the educational industry. According to Pearson Education, the corporation made over $1.1 billion in the U.S. in 2013, and the College Board is a non-profit with million-dollar executive positions and a pervasive presence in testing. […]
For the first time in 10 years, the Mira Costa boys varsity wrestling team took first place in the Division VI Southern Section of California Interscholastic Federation playoffs. The Mustangs defeated Shadow Hills High School on Feb. 7 in the championship, 58-15. […]
The connection that brothers Bridger and Carson Hart share goes further than blood lines into a deeper bond through their passion for art. […]
In “Smoke + Mirrors,” Imagine Dragons takes a new spin on modern rock with a mixed-genre approach between rock, pop and metal. Occasionally, this approach makes the music exciting and unique, but the album overall is too experimental, with chaotic instruments and overdone sounds.
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Beginning in September of 2014, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District began implementing the new Common Core curriculum for specific grades in elementary, middle and high schools. While the new curriculum may have many potential benefits for students, inconsistencies and controversy over teacher training and new teaching methods, as well as late implementation at the high school level, are all issues that need to be addressed.
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High school students could do a lot with 80 hours of time; however, not many would choose to devote such a substantial chunk of time to addressing a problem area in their community and completing a project to solve it. However, for juniors Brooke Gleason and Meera and Pooja Nagpal, their Girl Scout Gold Award projects became significantly more important and personal than normal philanthropic opportunities. […]
By Claire Regenstreif Staff Writer From belting out notes in the shower to competing and performing on stage for an audience, Costa senior Phoebe Lyons loves to sing for fun as well as competition. Lyons […]
Although fighting on Costa’s campus leads to grounds for expulsion, senior Landon Duckers takes his passion for martial arts off-campus and into the studio to practice the art of Muay Thai and amateur boxing.
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Last July, Costa lost one of its own.
Mason Zisette, a varsity doubles tennis player on the Mira Costa boys tennis team, passed away after an unfortunate accident. The boys tennis team, working together with the Zisette family, decided to paint a mural in honor of Zisette’s commitment to Costa and the tennis team. […]
Demonstrating leadership and commitment, seniors Scott Miketa, Ryan Cosner, and brothers Matthew and Jake Faustgen have all flown above and beyond requirements, reaching the Boy Scout ranking of an Eagle Scout. The designation of Eagle Scout is the highest possible rank in the Boy Scouts.
To receive this prestigious award, a Boy Scout must earn 21 merit badges and complete a service project to better his community, on top of being an active member of his troop. In addition, he must abide by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life.
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