Six heroes, one movie
May 8, 2012 • Kathy Ochoa, Writer/Photographer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies, Top Stories
For many comic book readers The Avengers, released May 4, is a must see movie combining viewers’ favorite heroes. Known for their battle cry “Avengers assemble!” these heroes have finally made it to the big screen together. Many famous actors take the role of these heroes, including Scarlett Johansson... Read more »
Bye Bye Bye no more
April 25, 2012 • Zaira Zamora, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Music, Uncategorized
With fresh faces, raw talent, and a combination of dance and singing skills, boy bands appear to be making a comeback in popular music after more than two decades since the movement first began. Although it appeared that the days of *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and New Kids on the Block were over and forgotten... Read more »
Strumming chords for success
April 6, 2012 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
Local bands gathered at the Downey High School gym on Fri., March 30 to share their music with an audience of eager teenagers. The concert, hosted by ASB, was originally designed to be a Battle of the Bands but after a shortage of contestants turned out to be a fundraiser to promote the TLC program.... Read more »
Taking steps forward
March 21, 2012 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
The students at Club Entourage were struck with surprise when Lowes in North Downe offered a $10, 000 grand in store credit. The club set out to expand by applying for the grand early first semester and were emailed to confirm their prize months after. Now the club has been making plans to use the money... Read more »
Striving for the perfect sound
February 29, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
The Downey High School wind ensemble and concert band took an opportunity to prepare for the Festival season at the DUSD Band Spectacular, hosted by Warren High School on Feb. 25. Along with music groups from Downey High, the event also showcased groups from Warren High School and West Middle School.... Read more »
Hungry for action
January 22, 2012 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
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 usual club members and some new comers that hope to share... Read more »
A work in progress
January 22, 2012 • Sergio Villegas, Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
After finishing her fantasy novel, Queen’s Rogue, senior, Shannon Regalbuto, is putting the finishing touches on her book and getting ready to have it self published on Amazon.com. Regalbuto has been telling stories since she was a child, which is no disadvantage seeing as she has been working on... Read more »
Changing the channel on life
January 22, 2012 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
As winter break came to an end so did the high amount of lethargy for many students who spentcountless hours of their break catching up on their favorite TV series. With the wide variety ofshows being aired and the numerous ways to watch them, students are always finding time in their busy schedules... Read more »
Many cultures one stage
December 16, 2011 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-copy editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
The Latin Dance Ensemble presented Downey’s third annual Cultural Talent Show on Dec. 9 at 7:oo pm in the theatre. As contestants and ensemble members were behind stage running around frantically preparing their costumes and routines, family, friends, and faculty members waited excitedly outside. Once... Read more »
Dance Review comes to Downey
May 11, 2011 • Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
Faculty, family, and students gathered on May 4 at the Downey Civic Theater for the annual Dance Review. The event, planned by Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Foley and alumni, featured the dancing talents from Downey. Since 2003, Mrs. Patterson and willing aids have been hosting the fabrication with full effect.... Read more »
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