Navigating the Musical Theater college admissions process

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:27A Scarlet Hanna

Senior Emily Hucul, who is Costa’s Thespian President, shifted her focus this fall from theater to college applications, applying to 31 schools as a musical theater major. After four years in the Drama/Tech Program, Hucul has built her high...

A stage for all: ‘The Little Mermaid’ includes everyone at Anchorless

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:25A Dana Sprenkle

On Jan. 10-11, Anchorless Productions put on its production of “The Little Mermaid” at South Torrance High School, creating a stage where every performer is given the chance to shine. Anchorless is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to giving...

Nerd Alert!

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:23A Lucy Hansen

It s finally January, the first semester flew by! Now, it s time for the dreaded big and scary second semester grind. Your winter arc, your generational lock in; whatever you call it, we all know it gets hard to stay persistent and motivated in...

Senior Flanagan competes in Under Armour Next All American Game

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:21A Vanessa Masterson

Costa 26 alum Audrey Flanagan graduated early to move in at and start training with the University of Wisconsin, Madison volleyball team. However, before landing there, she made a stop in Orlando, Florida to participate in the 2026 Under Armour...

Where do they belong? Drama/Tech casts “Mean Girls”

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:18A Madison Young

Costa s drama department will present Mean Girls from Apr. 24 through May 2, bringing the comical Broadway adaptation to the high school stage. The musical follows Cady Heron, as she adjusts to life at a new high school, and causes drama as a part...

Costa science teacher Aaron Kofhal named 2025-26 union president

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:16A Tasha McMaster

After 12 years of involvement, Aaron Kofahl, one of Costa’s beloved science teachers has officially stepped into the role of Union President for the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers Association, representing over 280 teachers/educators across the...

Junior’s vintage surf-inspired brand makes waves in Hermosa Beach

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:14A Katie Anderson

It all began with a stack of vintage, sun bleached surf magazines surrounding junior Marek Kessler’s floor. Flipping through them, to catch inspiration for his clothing brand. Surfing has always been Kessler s passion, and clothing being his...

Senior Assassin brings seniors together before graduation

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 2/3 3:11A Dempsey Clancy-Symond

As February 2 approaches, Costa seniors will have to navigate everyday life for the next few months with extreme caution. Senior Assassin, a senior-run game whose organizers remain anonymous, has become a highly anticipated tradition that many...