Aspiring musician Wright writes music

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/20 6:31A Tara Khaleghian

With the hopes of being able to spread her love of music to others, senior Maxine Wright produces and plays her own music available to stream on SoundCloud. Initially, Wright was inspired by rock bands like Black Sabbath and Nirvana that led to...

Seniors clean windows for iACT charity organizaiton

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/20 6:28A Kiera Delmonte

Seniors Kai Monaghan, Jake Lerner and Will Neubaur created their Window Cleaning Business in early June not just to make summer money, but to allow refugee kids a chance to play the sport they love. “We are proud of our success in window cleaning...

Mira Costa’s Rising Art Star: Eva Asiddao’s art and activism inspire many

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/20 6:25A Caden Lim

Eva Asiddao, a senior at Mira Costa High School, is making waves in both the art world and her community through her Instagram page, @evaatheartist, where she shares her work with over 700 followers. Asiddao’s impact extends beyond her digital...

Seniors Crandall, Swenson, and Nicholson make a trashcan cleaning business: Clearbin Initiative

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/20 6:25A Lauren Becker

Seniors Luke Crandall, Jack Swenson, and Bryce Nicholson work together to create a local trash cleaning business. The “Clearbin” initiative not only provides them with a productive summer job, but also makes a significant positive impact on the...

Alumna Sophia Williams is awarded $10,000 Milken Scholarship

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/20 6:13A Amelia Ward

Sofia Williams, a former Editor-in-Chief of La Vista and incoming freshman at Stanford University, has been named a 2024 Milken Scholar and awarded a $10,000 scholarship. This prestigious honor is part of the Milken Scholars Program, an initiative...

@Mustangmurmurs cyber bullies Costa Students

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 9/20 6:09A Lucy Hansen

Over the summer, an Instagram account by the name of “Mustang Murmurs” was created by an unknown Mira Costa Student. Since the beginning of August, the account has been posting harmful rumors and gossip about students at Costa. In the bio of the...

Letter: A response about crime

Santa Monica Daily Press (Opinion) 8/20 6:12A Guest Author

Dear Editor, In his book Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World — and Why Things are Better Than You Think , Hans Rosling introduces the concept of the “Gap Instinct.” This is our...

Around Town: Olivia Rodrigo & Food Events

Santa Monica Daily Press (Opinion) 8/15 2:00A Sean Besser

SUB HEAD: SMDP s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Venice Art Crawl, Olivia Rodrigo Tour Bus Experience , a variety of food events , and much more! 3rd St. Promenade Block Party: This first of monthly...