Second year of P.E. should be optional
By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer It is mandatory for all high school students to take two years of physical education, and one must be completed freshman year. Students should not be required to take two […]
Opinion
Manhattan Beach water restrictions are necessary
By Parnia Mazhar Staff Writer It is imperative that Manhattan Beach city officials appropriately implement and enforce California’s new legislation regarding water restrictions in order to further control the misuse of water in California. California […]
UC arts requirements should be clearly redefined
By Tommy Kelleher Staff Writer University of California arts requirements should include more classes in order to represent students’ best interests. UC colleges require students to take one year of a visual or performing art […]
Waiver system changes streamline process
By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer The administration has made significant improvements to the waiver system this year, which will streamline the scheduling process for the 2015-16 school year. These changes are beneficial and allow for […]
Advanced Placement credit should be more widely accepted by colleges
By Parnia Mazhar Staff Writer Throughout the nation, all colleges, especially those that seem to expect their applicants to receive above a 4.0 grade point average, should grant credits to students who take Advanced Placement […]
Liberal arts prepares students thoroughly
By Anna Real Staff Writer The question of whether students should choose their majors early on or have time to decide has been at the heart of the liberal arts versus major focused debate for […]
Major-focused helps students in job market
By Aaron Chelliah Opinion Editor Recently, there has been controversy over whether a liberal arts or major-focused education is better. A subject-specific education provides as much intellectual stimulation as a liberal arts education, allows students […]
Student movement spreads misinformation
By Geoffrey St. John Photo Editor One of the defining elements of Costa is the incredibly high level of student involvement in upper-level affairs. In recent years, students have raised their voices on a dynamic […]
WASC’s visit beneficially affected students
By Adam Enomoto Staff Writer This past February and March, Mira Costa has been working in overdrive to prepare our school for the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) […]
Classrooms without air conditioning leave students at a disadvantage
By Audrey Kim Staff Writer Days when it is extremely hot, it is hard for students to focus for an hour in a humid environment without any air-conditioning. Students in the newly renovated classrooms have […]