Downey feels the vibe
November 24, 2011 • Gustavo Ramirez, Community Editor
Filed under Community
With their eyes imbued by the works of art created by Downey residents, patrons to the Urban Renaissance Art Show gained insight into the creative endeavors of the community on Oct 10, 2011 at the Civic Theater. Art Vibe, a long-since established organization, has held such an event for the past four... Read more »
Resisting an accepting change
November 22, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Copy-Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
Along with its European counterpart, “Changing” by The Airborne Toxic Event was released on Feb. 1 throughout North America. Contrary to a few of their other songs, a calm vibe can be felt at the beginning of the composition. Soft strums of an electric guitar slowly become greater throughout the... Read more »
Undertaking modern journalism
November 21, 2011 • Kathy Ochoa, Writer
Filed under News
High school students gathered at the USC Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism to improve their writing skills on Friday, Nov. 18. The day started with high expectations and eager students, and during the complementary breakfast in the Annenberg building, excited chatter echoed the mood.... Read more »
Breaking Dawn: The final installment begins
November 21, 2011 • Dinorah Acuna, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part 1 premiered on Nov. 18 and ended the year and a half wait, which had fans anxiously anticipating what would happen to the breathtaking romance of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). Calling Breaking Dawn: Part 1 the best Twilight... Read more »
Bells ring for success
November 21, 2011 • Hanna Suarez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
It was a successful night on Nov. 10 after the varsity football team dominated the Lynwood Knights 20-6 at their last league game played at the Allen Layne Stadium. Both sides started strong and refused to let either team touch the end zone. That was until senior running back Alex Martinez rose above... Read more »
Not another brick in the wall
November 21, 2011 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
Setting aside society’s standards and opinions, senior Rosie Sanchez channels her personal feelings and beliefs through her dry medium art. She works best with pencil and charcoal and tries to go outside the boundaries. Sanchez has always loved drawing but it was not until one of her middle school... Read more »
Downey H.E.L.P.S
November 21, 2011 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-Copy Editor
Filed under News
Toys and canned goods began piling in room T-2 as the annual Food and Toy Drive was held from Oct. 31 – Nov. 21 with hopes of receiving a minimum of fifteen thousand items. Although orchestrated by the PTA, ASB conducts much of the advertising and collecting. The event was publicized by the morning... Read more »
Getting a grip on self-control
November 21, 2011 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
Filed under Student Life
Freshmen and sophomore students fill the gym on Nov.16 to watch a video production, “Get a Grip”. The video gave the students information on how to use self-control in everyday discussions. After settling down the lively crowd and after a quick shout-out to the girls varsity volleyball team, the... Read more »
Green monkeys storm Magic Mountain
November 21, 2011 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Thousands of Key Club members from California, Nevada, and Hawaii swarmed the Golden Bear Stadium at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Nov. 19 to celebrate the annual Fall Rally. Equipped with thundersticks, pom-poms, and whistles, different divisions battled it out during the spirit war and auction event... Read more »
PTA: November 2011
November 21, 2011 • Irene Luna, Editor in Chief
Filed under Parents & Teachers
The theatre in the B-building filled with parents, students, and faculty as the monthly PTA meeting was held on Nov. 14 to discuss main points of the school year so far. The meeting commenced at 6:05 with PTA President Martha Michael going over main points that will be introduced and elaborated on... Read more »
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