Congratulations to the CMHS girls' varsity cross country team and Edward Rodriguez for making it to the CIF Prelims and Finals hosted at Mt. SAC (San Antonio College) on November 12th and 20th. The famous Mt. SAC course is one of the harder races, known for its hills called "Switchback," "Poop-out," and "Reservoir." On the..
Girls Water Polo Needs Players
This season the girls Water Polo team is low on players. A majority of the prior years' team have graduated and/or moved on to new sports. The girls Water Polo team is Division 5 this season and, in the past, CIF finalists. But, why should you join the girls Water Polo team? For one, you..
Seniors, It’s Time To Apply for College!
With 2021 rapidly coming to a close, the question of college seems to pop up everywhere (at least for us seniors). Whether we're asked by our distant relatives or when meeting with the counselors, this might be a tough question to answer, not to mention: where do you even start? In this guide to college..
CMHS Football Wins BOTB For The First Time in 8 Years
On Friday, October 29, the CMHS Football Team went head to head with city rivals Estancia High School, battling for the championship of Battle of the Bell. In the first half, Mesa made their presence known with the first touchdown of the game, by junior Garrett Richards, followed by Richards scoring on a two-yard keeper..
The New Fashion Trend: Digital Fashion
Everyone was of the expensive designer brands. Brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, and more. These designer brands are most notable for their ridiculous prices. The prices are way more expensive then what they should be. For example, this cardigan from Gucci is $1,700, and in comparison, this cardigan from H&M is $29.99. Brands like..
Can You Abuse Your Freedom of Speech?
Freedom of speech, our first amendment right. A right that wasn't handed straight to us that many people had to fight for. A right that this country is well known for; but is there a way to abuse this given right? Our First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,..
2021 Huntington Beach Oil Spill
October 2, 2021, an Amplify Energy pipe leaked over 100,000 gallons of oil off the coast of Huntington Beach, CA. Amplify Energy is one of the largest oil producers in Southern California, owning three oil platforms in an oil field called the Beta Field. CEO, Martyn Willsher, said that Amplify Energy will do everything in..
What Makes A Good Teacher?
A student's perspective on a teacher will most likely be how they think about that class and how well they do in that class. Due to this, many students have different opinions on what makes a teacher a good teacher. One student said that "A good teacher is one who is really engaged and fun..
CMHS Hosts Band Competition
On Saturday, October 9th, Costa Mesa High School is hosting the 34th Annual South Coast Invitational, a CSBC (California State Band Championship) Marching Band tournament. This will be the fourth year that CMHS has hosted this event. It will be held at our very own Mustang Field. 18 other school marching bands from..
CMHS Stampede
With the excitement of school and sports returning after a year of no in-person games, CMHS's football games have been seeing heightened attendance from students and parents alike. ASB member and Senior class Vice President Jayde Rubright noticed this level of anticipation for games and decided to create Costa Mesa's very first student section page,..