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Mikkey Ekko’s solo debut lacks musical cohesion

January 30, 2015 La Vista 0

In “Time,” singer Mikkey Ekko demonstrates promising vocal performance but fails to impress listeners with mediocre production and bland songs. Despite a few moderately enjoyable tracks, the album is weak overall as it suffers from both monotonous beats and unfitting instrumentals.
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English Department creates essay manual

January 30, 2015 La Vista 0

Mira Costa’s English Department is in the process of creating a new essay-writing manual that provides updated, standardized writing guidelines and examples of proper essay structure for students and teachers.
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Finals for seniors should be optional

January 30, 2015 La Vista 0

By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer Although finals are essential to assess students’ knowledge, finals in the second semester should be made optional for seniors who have already achieved academic excellence, a 3.75 grade point average […]

Decemberists stumble in latest release

January 30, 2015 La Vista 0

The Decemberists form an ironic purgatory throughout their new album, “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World.” The band’s signature whimsical, folksy attitude is still apparent in the latest release, yet it lacks the depth shown in its previous work. “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World” exhibits a safe middle ground for the Decemberists.
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Board facilitates summer, online course discussion

January 30, 2015 La Vista 0

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Trustees held a board workshop on Jan. 14 to discuss proposed changes to Costa summer school and online course policies, as well as adjustments to master scheduling through Power- School for the 2015-16 school year.
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