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Editor’s Note: Students need better channels of information

April 29, 2011 La Vista 0

Currently, Mira Costa teachers are supposed to read the bulletin themselves to their second period class in order to communicate more efficiently and minimize student distraction. However, many teachers simply refuse to read the bulletin, and others fail to communicate it properly, instead having students read it. This creates an environment where students are left in the dark about important events on campus. […]

Editor’s Note: Defunding NPR will cripple public journalism

April 1, 2011 La Vista 0

Three weeks ago, the Republican majority in the House passed a bill to stop federal funding for National Public Radio. Although the decision followed inappropriate comments by an NPR executive and was advertised as a budget-cutting measure, the Republican Party has essentially aligned itself against the value of information and public support for journalism, an especially troubling position. […]

Editor’s Note: Students can benefit from opening their minds

November 5, 2010 La Vista 0

Two weeks ago, I missed school with many other Costa students and had one of the most exhilarating, yet educational days of my life. Instead of being in a classroom, I was in a crowd on the University of Southern California’s campus, struggling to catch a glimpse of President Barack Obama while he delivered a powerful speech about the upcoming election. […]

Editor’s Note: Applications offer chances to reflect

October 16, 2010 La Vista 0

The college application process often turns exciting, discouraging, nerve-wracking and downright mystifying. As arduous as it is, though, the frenzy of picking schools, writing essays, and doing paperwork before the year ends is a great opportunity to reflect on past achievements and look forward to a clean slate.
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