Month: February 2022
New Digital SAT takes off pressure, beneficial for students
Isabella Montenegro Opinion Editor In the next two years, the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, will transition to a digital platform. In the 21st century, the digital age, having the SAT online will accommodate students’ […]
Blood donation policy discriminates against LGBTQ+ community
By Trevor Verbiest Staff Writer Last month, the American Red Cross declared one of the worst national blood crises in decades, caused mainly by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as generous donors flock to blood drives, […]
Electric bike use proves to be safe, efficient for teenagers
By Marley Brennan Staff Writer Electric bikes have become a highly controversial mode of transportation, especially when it comes to teenage riders. When the rider is responsible and experienced, e-bikes are safe, convenient and beneficial. […]
New vegetarian options of school lunches are necessary for costa
By Kayla Kinsey Staff Writer Vegetarians at Costa are not getting enough representation of their diet at lunch and the available choices are not sufficient to the entire student body. With a student body of […]
Marijuana dispensary launch would disadvantage the City of Manhattan Beach
By Katherine Mueller Executive Opinion Editor Twenty-five years ago, California became the first state to legalize the use and sale of medical marijuana. Since then, states across America have become increasingly more liberal with cannabis […]
Costa alumnus Salk publishes punk rock photo book
By Raci Levine Features Editor Costa alumnus and photographer Kevin Salk showcases punk artists in his punk rock photo book, “Punk: Photo’s From A Fan’s Perspective.” When Salk took his first photography class at Costa […]
Senior Liebman supports L.A. Lakers from sidelines
By Raci Levine Features Editor Senior Noah Liebman supports the L.A. Lakers from the sidelines through social media. Liebman started his Instagram account, @TheLakersKingdom on Oct. 8, 2015. He wanted to give Lakers’ fans updates […]
Maringka designs, creates, sells Crystal Jewelry
By Emily von Buttlar Executive Features Editor Senior Destheny Maringka has found a way to heal spiritually and mentally through her jewelry. Maringka initially started making jewelry after seeing someone on TikTok who was making crystal rings. […]
Crow starts crochet small business
By Emily Von Butlar Executive Features Editor Senior Nena Crow has turned her COVID hobby into a small business. Crow started to crochet in February 2021 when she wanted to pick up a new hobby. […]