When teachers have a midterm or final make-up for a missed test grade, this avoids the issue that a student who misses the test day is given an unfair advantage on the test because they had an ample amount of time to study and prepare for the test. When a student...
Naomi Kruh
Naomi Kruh is a senior at Mira Costa High School. She is a member of her school's newspaper, La Vista.
Opinion: Students do not take emergency drills as seriously as they should
At schools, safety drills are supposed to be a means of practice for students and staff in case of a real emergency ever occurs. Although the school tends to take fire, lockdown, and earthquake drills seriously, many students do not. Students may not be taking these...
James Bay makes his mark in the music world
James Bay, the 25 year-old English singer songwriter, took to the stage at the Hollywood Palladium on December 1. Bay’s music is a mix of folk and indie rock with a little bit of soul. Throughout the entirety of the show, Bay showcased every side of his musical...
Opinion: Perks of Social Media
Social media is taking over and there is no denying it. Social media has its downsides, but like anything else it is important to not be blinded by the bad and to be aware of the good. Social media is changing the game and is no longer just a place where people can...
Will Essena O’Neill have any impact? Probably not
Essena O’Neill, 18, from Australia deleted her social media platforms this week despite her large following count (over 500,000) in order to shed light on how consumed our society is in the idea of likes and followers. One account that she did choose to leave up is...
Mira Costa students and staff get in the Halloween spirit
On Oct. 30, Mira Costa High School students and staff showed their Halloween spirit for the annual Halloween Costume Contest. Although it is too late for any last-minute costume ideas for this year, maybe a few of these costumes can help spark some ideas for next...
Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race 2015
Every year, South Bay residents gear up for the Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race.This year's race took place on Oct. 25 near the Manhattan Beach Pier. Residents both young and old decorated pumpkins and put them on wheels in hopes of winning the annual pumpkin race. I...
Breaking out of your bubble
As college application deadlines start to approach, I find myself wondering about what my life will be like at this exact time next year. Like most other seniors the main thing I keep thinking about is, where will I be? Will I still be on the West Coast or will I have...
Technology makes an impact in schools
As technology continues to advance, our society’s reliance on technology increases. Many schools have implemented multiple forms of technology into the classrooms whether it be iPads in the classroom or an app for the school. At Mira Costa High, many teachers have...
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Every year during the first weekend of October, Manhattan Beach hosts their annual Hometown Fair. The Hometown Fair has everything from your favorite fair food to dog adoptions. There are people selling their handmade art and jewelry, game booths, food vendors, an art...