CAMPUS LOCKDOWN - Mira Costa went into lockdown after a suspicious backpack was found near the history building.

SNOOP DOGG -

The cancelation of Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s raises questions about the oversight of the film permitting process.

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BULLYING AND SUICIDE -

Constant bullying can cause teens to take drastic measures, like suicide.

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BASEBALL & DRUGS -

Several players on the baseball team were temporarily suspended for using drugs and alcohol.

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API Score-

See where Mira Costa ranks against other California schools.

Library Wi-fi

A new wi-fi hotpot was put in the library this summer.

Construction Update-

Costa will begin renovations  to its campus this November.

New Assistant Principal

Goy Casillas will be Costa’s new vice-principal for this semester.

Letters of Recommendation

District policy compensates teachers for writings letters of recommendation.

Ipads at Costa

A new program at Costa will allow students to use Ipads in the classroom.

Mandarin at MBMS

A new Mandarin Chinese class broadens horizons at Manhattan Beach Middle School.

Staff Arrest

Mira Costa Employee Christopher Wayne Gray was arrested October 5 for alleged sexual misconduct with a student.

AB 165

A proposed bill could require donations to be made for extracurricular classes.

College Advertising   

Colleges bombard students with advertisements even though the student may not be fit for the school.

UC Admissions

With recent budget cuts of 650 million dollars, UC schools will compensate by decreasing enrollment and classes available to students.

Redondo Power Plant

The 1950’s Power Plant in Redondo Beach has proposed changes in hopes of a greener future, but not without causing protests from local residents.

Fake IDs

Fake IDs used to purchase alcohol are increasingly popular with high schoolers.

Binge Drinking and Sex

High school students who binge drink are more likely to engage in unwanted sexual activity.

Occupy LA

Inspired by Occupy Wall Street, Los Angeles residents are protesting against the economic dominance of America’s elite.

MBUSD Bullying Plan

The Manhattan Beach School Board is introducing a new program this January at all of the elementary schools and middle school.

Roundhouse Aquarium

The Roundhouse Aquarium is having trouble keeping its doors open.

Sparknotes

More students are turning to online book summaries to get ahead in the classroom.

Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular, but many users are not aware of the side effects.

LGBT Bill

A new California law will require history classes to teach students about the accomplishments of LGBT activists.

Salvia

Salvia is a drug commonly compared to drugs like LSD and marijuana, but its legal.

Printers

Students are concerned over the removal of printers from the library.

Local Holiday Shopping

Local businesses have a hard time trying to compete with larger stores during the holidays.

Academic Stress

Academic stress can often push a student to their limits, both physically and mentally.

Poetry Out Loud

Poetry Out Loud is a national competition for

performing memorized poems.

Tuba Thefts

Costa’s tubas were stolen over winter break, following a string of recent tuba robberies.

Centennial Project

The sophomore block class project incorporated Manhattan Beach’s Centennial into their class curriculum.

Alcohol to Minors

Local restaurants have been caught selling alcohol to minors.

De-Stress

With finals approaching, Costa students are finding ways to relieve stress.

Construction Update

The construction of the new math and science building is causing disruptions in classes.