November 21, 2024

Pro: Weighting grades properly rewards students

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer Mira Costa’s current grade point average calculation system punishes hard-working students in Advanced Placement courses as it does not allow their hard work to distinguish them from other students. Students […]

Social media must be blocked on campus

May 19, 2014 La Vista 0

By Sara Feld Calendar Editor From cell phones to computers, Mira Costa students now have constant access to social media websites everyday at school, increasing the likelihood of students being distracted or less attentive in […]

PRO: Suspension of Sterling is appropriate

May 19, 2014 La Vista 0

By Jacob Verket Sports Editor The celebrity gossip sites TMZ and Deadspin were completely justified in releasing audio tapes of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s racist comments because it effectively advocated against racism in […]

PRO: Block scheduling would be beneficial

February 28, 2014 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Opinion Editor and Rachel Waxman Contributing Writer A block schedule at Mira Costa would lessen students’ stress levels, provide teachers with more flexibility and enhance learning, all without diminishing Costa’s high standards […]

PRO: Disciplinary measures should be taken

January 31, 2014 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Opinion Editor Mira Costa program advisors should be able to take appropriate steps to discipline students who are misrepresenting their programs, even if those offenses occur off of school grounds. According to […]

Assembly does deter students from drugs

November 8, 2013 La Vista 0

By Gassia Ashikian News Editor The recent People Achieving Complete Equality assembly regarding drug and alcohol abuse successfully raised awareness and helped students reevaluate their decisions about substance abuse. The Red Ribbon Week assembly is […]

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