Immune to Influence
By TJ Ford Theme Editor This past December, an outbreak of the measles virus began at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The outbreak, which ended five months later on April 17, infected at least 156 individuals, […]
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Diving Deep
History teacher Ian Uhalt swims away from teaching history and dives into a different kind of classroom during his scuba diving trips in various locations throughout the South Bay. […]
Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee
By Sameeha Jilani Executive Theme Editor Although running sting operations is a delicate process with little room for error, it is clear that the Manhattan Beach Police Department successfully avoids any potential issues through exhaustive […]
There’s a Limit for a Reason
By TJ Ford Theme Editor Seen by some as an inconvenience and by others as a necessity, driving under the influence, or DUI, checkpoints are one of the more common methods used by police officers […]
Keep Your Eye on the (Paint) Ball
History and psychology teacher Aaron Kofahl encourages teamwork both in the classroom and on the field, spending his free time relieving stress while paintballing with friends. […]
It’s the Climb
Costa economics teacher Charles Currier takes on new heights outside his economics classroom with his passion for backpacking and hiking.
Hiking includes walking throughout the country or the woods, while backpacking can involve an extended journey and outdoor camping. According to Currier, his first major hike was a trip to Mt. Whitney with friends about 15 years ago.
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Blown Out of the Water
Chemistry and physics teacher Dan Bartlett glides into a whole new world outside of school. Bartlett picked up the sport of kiteboarding three years ago with his 22-year-old son, Sean Bartlett. Bartlett and his son taught themselves how to kiteboard after buying their own kites off of Craigslist and practicing with them during the weekends. […]
Casting our Vote
By McKenna Beery Theme Editor Being 18 means more than being able to sign yourself out at the attendance office; for some Costa students, it is the beginning of their voting career. Although many students […]
Stop, Drop and Vote
Naomi Kruh Staff Writer On Tuesday, both Manhattan and Hermosa Beach residents will be given the opportunity to vote on local matters. In Hermosa Beach, the focus of the election will be concentrated on Measure […]
The Brains Behind it All
American Education is no longer only about enriching the minds of young citizens; it’s now a billion-dollar industry. Several corporations have gained control over aspects of the educational industry. According to Pearson Education, the corporation made over $1.1 billion in the U.S. in 2013, and the College Board is a non-profit with million-dollar executive positions and a pervasive presence in testing. […]