Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was written in 1868-1869 but still hasn't gone out of style! This classic novel is set in the Civil War period and is about the March sisters' experience through all of the peaks and valleys of their lives. Meg is the oldest of the sisters, and probably the wisest...
OUSD Employee Convicted of Distributing Child Pornography
On Monday, January 11th, 2021, Mike Barry Brior, a former employee at the Orange Unified School District, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. He was convicted of sending images and video files of inappropriate sexual conduct involving young children. According to the OC Register, Brior pleaded guilty in November..
The Impact of Covid On The Homeless Population
At the start of the pandemic, AP News reported that public health officials were worried that the virus would have a devastating effect on the homeless and those who have chronic health issues. Health officials hurried to move people into hotel rooms, thinning out crowded shelters, and transferring tents to sanctioned outdoor camps in specific..
Disneyland To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines such as Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine are authorized for distribution and use. It was announced these vaccines will be administered to those eligible at Disneyland on January 13th. In California, healthcare workers and long term care residents are in Phase 1A, and are qualified to receive the vaccine. Appointments are..
41 Year Old Deputy from Orange County Accused of Stealing Suspect’s Credit Card
On November 19th, 2018, OC Sheriff's Deputy Angelina Cortez received news about a robbery in San Clemente. A man was commiting a robbery at a 7-Eleven convenience store. No sources (so far) have confirmed the suspect's name, but the robber was said to be in search of wine and batteries. 41-year old Angelina Cortez and..
Denmark’s New “Weird” Kids Cartoon Makes Waves-and Controversy
As of recently, the kids' show market has always been the same. The same old bright colors, the same old random jokes, the same animation even! However, kid's cartoons aren't hopeless; they just haven't had an update since 2010. It's peculiar since this is the stuff our generation grows up on now. These cheap cartoons..
Sports Are Back MESA Nation!
After the second full shutdown of sports on campus, Sports Director Mrs. Uhl sent out an email informing all players that practices will resume on January 25th following the same protocols as last time. All practices will be at 3:00 or later as to not interfere with class time. All athletes who have not filled..
Bank Robber Kills 12 Year-Old Boy in DUI Crash
On December 6, 2020, an autistic 12 year-old Filipino boy was hit and killed by Richard Lavalle, 59. Lavallle, in the wrong lane after running a stop sign, struck 12-year old Noel Bascon, who was riding his bicycle in the crosswalk. The impact launched the boy several feet away from the pick-up truck. Passersby and..
Why Sims 4 Is The Game For Non-Gamers
When you think of video games, you might think of intense shooter games like Call of Duty, Fortnight, or Cyberpunk. Video games like those take a lot of skill, and for most people, it's probably not enjoyable. But, what if I told you of a video game that isn't intense to play and it also..
Hear from Dr. Haley: Thoughts on COVID Education
Covid-19 has taken a toll on students, both mentally and physically. Forced to stay cooped up in a bedroom while you struggle to understand the overwhelming piles of assignments each week has done no good for the students of Costa Mesa High School. The negative effects of the pandemic have been showing throughout social media,..
