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On her way to Bucknell University

On her way to Bucknell University

While others await their college acceptance letters, senior Cynthia Moreno rejoices at her set future at Bucknell University after she succeeded in winning a full tuition scholarship from The Posse Foundation last December. “It has been... READ MORE »»

Hungry for action

Hungry for action

With The Twilight Saga coming to an end, The Twilight Book Club shifted their attention and name to the action packed novel The Hunger Games to discuss at their first meeting Jan. 10 in room C106. The turn out at the meaning was made up of the... READ MORE »»

Tierra Luna

Tierra Luna

Recently passed on Dec. 21 by Mayor Brossmer and the City Council, the “Tierra Luna” building project is expected to create within 3,000+ jobs in Downey to revitalize the city’s economy. Tierra Luna, in a nutshell, is a brand new shopping... READ MORE »»

Hidden beat

Hidden beat

At a very young age, Robert Lopez, custodian at Downey High, has had an interest in music and is able to be part of a band called DW3. DW3 was the idea of Lopez’s cousins, who is the vocals in the group. They all named the band, which stands... READ MORE »»

Get the horns

Get the horns

  About a month ago, junior Christian Malacarne, signed a two-year contract to become a member of the Mexican rodeo team Rancho Contento. It is surprising that a year prior to this accomplishment, he had no interest whatsoever in the sport.... READ MORE »»

News

 A year of restoration A year of restoration

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor

  Along with the new year came new aspirations, new resolutions, and new plans for renovations. With chipping paint, faded canvases, and rusty steel, the administrative building,... Read more »

January 22, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

Sports

 Girls varsity basketball fumble their way into a loss Girls varsity basketball fumble their way into a loss

Norma Flores, Sports Assistant

The varsity basketball girls played the rivalry game away, on Warren’s turf on Jan. 11 at 5:15 pm. The game would end with a victory for the Bears, but not without the Lady Vikes... Read more »

January 18, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Winter Sports

Student Life

 On her way to Bucknell University On her way to Bucknell University

Angelica Co, Student Life Editor

While others await their college acceptance letters, senior Cynthia Moreno rejoices at her set future at Bucknell University after she succeeded in winning a full tuition scholarship... Read more »

January 22, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Seniors, Student Life, Top Stories

Arts & Entertainment

 Hungry for action Hungry for action

Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor

With The Twilight Saga coming to an end, The Twilight Book Club shifted their attention and name to the action packed novel The Hunger Games to discuss at their first meeting Jan. 10... Read more »

January 22, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Top Stories

Parents & Teachers

 The birds and the bees of 2011 The birds and the bees of 2011

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor

The end of 2011 was a time of new life and new love at DHS. With weddings, new babies, and new pregnancies, the staff tells about their experiences. On July 8, 2011 in Laguna Beach,... Read more »

January 22, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Parents & Teachers