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Favorite Classes
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • March 13, 2024

With the school year soon approaching its end, there are plenty of students who are wondering which classes they should take. The first thing to know when choosing your classes...

Registration to Senior Year
Arianna Dominguez, Writer • February 27, 2024
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History of Girl Scout Cookies
History of Girl Scout Cookies
Alyssa Gin, Writer • February 27, 2024

Each and every year from January to March, Girl Scouts from all over the world sell cookies, an annual tradition that has been going on for over a hundred years.  The...

Mariachi Bakery Review
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 9, 2024
Different Winter Holidays
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • February 7, 2024
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Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Trends
Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Trends
Desteni Vega, Social Media Manager • March 14, 2024

Taylor's Big Grammy Night
Alanis Martinez, Copy Editor • March 5, 2024
Show Recommendations  
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • December 13, 2023
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End of the 2023-2024 School Year!
Congrats to the Class of 2024 for Graduating
Helldivers 2
Travis Padilla, Writer • March 14, 2024

Helldivers 2, a recently unveiled cooperative gaming masterpiece, thrusts you and three comrades into the heart of the struggle for Super Earth. Released on February 8th, 2024, this eagerly awaited sequel...

Grammy Awards
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • March 5, 2024
Mean Girls (2024)
Sofia Basulto and Alyssa Gin February 6, 2024
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On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Downey girl’s varsity water polo team took on the Warren High School Bears at home. “Senior Night” was hosted after their victory and was dedicated to the seniors on the team who have put outstanding effort and dedication into their season this year, giving the rivalry game a bit more meaning behind it.
Girls Rivalry Water Polo
Viviana Alba and Alisson Naranjo February 8, 2024
Dodgers Upset
Dodgers Upset
Alanis Martinez, Copy Editor • November 28, 2023
Post View SoFi Stadium Game
Post View SoFi Stadium Game
Alexis Cazares, Photographer • November 28, 2023
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Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day!
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 27, 2024
2023 Groundhog Day?
2023 Groundhog Day?
Lauren Silva, Illustrator • February 16, 2024
SLIM Moon Lander
SLIM Moon Lander
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 9, 2024
Mariachi Bakery Review
Mariachi Bakery Review
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 9, 2024
Concert on The Lawn
Concert on The Lawn
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • December 13, 2023
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The Death of Navalny
Arianna Dominguez, Writer • March 14, 2024

Alexei Navalny was a Russian lawyer, opposition leader, and anti-corruption activist; on 16 February, he died. Navalny was one of the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s...

Texas Border Policy
Travis Padilla, Writer • March 5, 2024
Current State on Gaza
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • March 5, 2024
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The Newsies Guide to The Perfect Holiday Gift
The Newsies Guide to The Perfect Holiday Gift
Desteni Vega, Social Media Manager • December 6, 2023

All About Mr. Cooke
Christopher Armenta, Writer • September 29, 2023
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Archives
Phone Addictions
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • November 28, 2023

You may wonder why people have phone addictions. I will explain to you why many people have phone addictions and what causes phone addictions. And how we can help the people...

Manleaders: Why the Name Change?
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • March 24, 2023
NF- Hope
NF- Hope
Anthony Torrez, Podcaster • March 13, 2023
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Atmospheric River in California
Christopher Armenta, Writer • February 27, 2024

Storms can have damaging effects on communities and in general mobilize all resources to protect citizens from catastrophic events, such as those that occurred on February...

Different Winter Holidays
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • February 7, 2024
Snow Storms/Blizzards
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • February 6, 2024
Possible Ban on Food Dyes
Christopher Armenta, Writer • November 28, 2023
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Meet the DL Staff

Joining the Downey Legend staff for the first time as a writer, Christopher Armenta, 11, is pushing to get out of his comfort zone more and express himself through writing. Besides being a part of the...

Downey High Girls Lacrosse vs. Glendale
Downey High Girls Lacrosse vs. Glendale
Katelynn Guzman, Videographer • March 15, 2024

Downey vs. Warren Football Game
Downey vs. Warren Football Game
Josemaria Marquez, Videographer • February 11, 2024
73 Questions with Mr. Kraus
Josemaria Marquez, Videographer • February 11, 2024
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The Truth of Fetanyl
Madeline Hidalgo and Zinadin Rosales February 16, 2024
The Five Love Languages
Madeline Hidalgo, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2022
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