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Notes from Miller's ANTH101H class by student Claire Benham. Whiteboards are crucial to in-person learning, with professors and students making use of them again with the return to the classroom.
Professors bring back what they learned on Zoom
May 20, 2022
The class stands in the outdoor area of the ceramics class as Maggie Skidmore presents the larger of her two “crackpots”.
Hot glue, ravens and vulnerability – advanced ceramics demands more than a pottery wheel
May 20, 2022
An online class of English 52 getting ready to start on Zoom. The support course strengthens students' writing abilities.
A helping hand
May 18, 2022
The Black Author Series Virtual Book Club at MiraCosta College strives to be a community that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusivity by creating a space for students to read books by Black Authors.
Reading books by Black authors one page at a time
May 4, 2022
Banana Dang Coffee is a family-owned coffee shop with a spin. Offering "Banana Mocha Frappe" and "Dirty Banana Mylk" coffees, on top of the usual beverages, the hearty store has lots of its own merchandise including hats and coffee grounds.
Banana Dang Coffee: a must-try local cafe
February 7, 2022
Point guard Lamont Couch Jr. brings the ball past half-court early in the first quarter of MCC's first championship tournament game since 1998.
A historic season for MiraCosta College men’s basketball team
May 11, 2022
The women's volleyball team huddles around Coach Johnson before practice formally starts in the MiraCosta College gymnasium.
MiraCosta women’s volleyball team sets up impressive debut season under new coach
December 16, 2021
Oceanside campus' Spartan field from the north-side entrance. This is the field’s only entrance point for visitors. Construction started in January of 2018, and is currently in its close-out stage of construction.
A fresh start on fresh grass
November 18, 2021
A design rendering of the new gymnasium at the Oceanside campus. Construction is set to finish sometime in 2023. Photo courtesy of HMC Architects.
MiraCosta’s new gymnasium to be done in 2023
October 21, 2021
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” introduces the Madrigal family who live in a charmed house, called an Encanto, surrounded by the mountains of Colombia. But when the magic of the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel, who is the only ordinary Madrigal, may be the last hope. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
Walt Disney animator Laura Han may inspire those in higher education
February 16, 2022
David Bowie's Jareth the Goblin King tempts Sarah, the protagonist, with an embodiment of her desires in a scene from the movie "Labyrinth." Photo courtesy of Fathom Events.
Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth” rereleased in theaters
September 15, 2021
Review – Main Pop Girl Tingz
April 6, 2020
The ASG election ended on Apr. 28 with Monserrate Ayala (pictured) securing the position of president.
Meet the new Associated Student Government president
May 20, 2022
Women's March for abortion rights
Women’s March for abortion rights
October 16, 2021
The Library and Information Hub at the Oceanside campus is open to all those who are cleared to return on campus. The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
MiraCosta Library offers free access to popular movies and big name magazines
October 6, 2021
The Stay Healthy campaign’s posters are posted around the Oceanside campus to remind MCC’s staff and students to follow safe practices while on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MiraCosta’s transition back to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 4, 2021
“Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings” is the first solo film by Marvel Studios starring an Asian-American superhero and largely Asian-American cast and crew. Released only in theaters, “Shang-Chi” has had a big impact on the box office. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” was the superhero movie I craved as a kid
October 4, 2021
An interview with an anonymous Black alumni
April 26, 2021
San Diego Police Department’s History Of Racial Bias And What It Means For Communities Of Color
April 14, 2020
Review – Main Pop Girl Tingz
April 6, 2020
MiraCosta Cafeteria
September 11, 2019
The Black Author Series Virtual Book Club at MiraCosta College strives to be a community that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusivity by creating a space for students to read books by Black Authors.
Reading books by Black authors one page at a time
May 4, 2022

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Lydia Schmidtler has been a student at MiraCosta for one year. She was born and raised in Southern California and is currently a sophomore in high school. Lydia enjoys writing articles about the many resources that MiraCosta College has to offer.

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The ASG election ended on Apr. 28 with Monserrate Ayala (pictured) securing the position of president.

Meet the new Associated Student Government president

Lydia Schmidtler, Correspondent
May 20, 2022
Notes from Miller's ANTH101H class by student Claire Benham. Whiteboards are crucial to in-person learning, with professors and students making use of them again with the return to the classroom.

Professors bring back what they learned on Zoom

Lydia Schmidtler and Jason Kanetakis
May 20, 2022
An online class of English 52 getting ready to start on Zoom. The support course strengthens students' writing abilities.

A helping hand

Lydia Schmidtler, Correspondent
May 18, 2022
Point guard Lamont Couch Jr. brings the ball past half-court early in the first quarter of MCC's first championship tournament game since 1998.

A historic season for MiraCosta College men’s basketball team

Lydia Schmidtler, Correspondent
May 11, 2022
Students can get overwhelmed with the variety of majors ready for them to choose.

The last step first

Lydia Schmidtler, Correspondent
September 27, 2021
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