Team Shaw wins the 2011 Scholar Quiz
See the winner of the Final match of the 2011 Scholar Quiz […]
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The College Page Centerspread
See where the class of 2010-2011 is going to college! […]
Staff Editorial: Mira Costa’s technology requires major overhaul
As new technologies and social media have put access to information into the hands of more students in recent years, the state of most technology at Mira Costa remains painfully outdated. […]
Editor’s Note: Freedom of speech comes with responsibilities
Freedom of speech has been a hotly contested issue throughout our nation’s history, even as recently as this year. On March 2, the Supreme Court ruled astutely on the issue in its controversial Syder vs. Phelps decision. […]
Staff Editorial: Despite some changes, Mira Costa’s commitment form policy needs more extensive revisions
Mira Costa’s current commitment form policy for Advanced Placement and honors classes forces students to make decisions about their high school careers with limited information. […]
Editor’s Note: Tiger mothers arouse reflection and division
The internet lit up two weeks ago at the publication of an excerpt from Amy Chua’s new book, “The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” in which the author vigorously defends her decision to raise her two daughters in the strict tradition of her Chinese immigrant parents. […]
BOOYAH: We’re three big fans of hometown football
Although our first love is basketball and the majority of our allegiances lie with Clipper Nation, your friendly B.O.O.Y.A.H. neighbors have had nothing but football on the brain for the past few weeks. Los Angeles has started planning for a possible new professional team, and we’re officially stoked. […]
Staff Ed: MBUSD needs to establish a more accommodating and convenient calendar for all of its students
With winter break behind us and the new year in full swing, it is time for the Manhattan Beach Unified School District to make a change. The current MBUSD calendar is not practical with regard to testing and does not sufficiently allow students to participate in summer programs. […]
Editor’s Note: Be glad we’re not on Gov. Brown’s chopping block
Last Monday, new California Governor Jerry Brown proposed a budget that slashed numerous programs, most notably 20 percent of the funding for California’s already suffering universities. […]
BOOYAH: We share our true identity… and talk sports
La Vista has reached issue five. A staff of 70ish high school students has pieced together a 20 page newspaper every three weeks for almost an entire semester.
Over 2,400 students have read a cumulative total of about four articles, and we here at BOOYAH believe we can call you guys our friends by now. […]