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The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

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Downey Baseball vs. Pacifica
Tatiana Galindo, Photographer • May 13, 2025

The Vikings are quick to pass the ball to each other to try and get the other player out, and came into a close call, winning 5-4. The Vikings played hard as they played all...

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Downey and Space
Allen Morales, Writer • May 16, 2025

On October 17, 2024, the City of Downey began the move of the first space shuttle mockup, the Inspiration, from a city yard where it has sat for years, to where it will now...

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The Criterion Closet
Arianna Dominguez and Vincent Truong May 16, 2025

The mobile criterion closet made its way to Los Angeles this past weekend! Established in 1984, The Criterion Collection is a home-video distribution company that emphasizes, restores, and redistributes...

The Upcoming Beatles Biopic
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • April 23, 2025
Book Of The Week
Sandra Echavarria, Photographer • February 19, 2025
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End of the 2023-2024 School Year!
Congrats to the Class of 2024 for Graduating
Wiliam Chavarria’s Runway
Laila Barrera, Social Media • February 17, 2025

William Chavarria, a famous fashion designer also known as Willy, from Fresno, California, made his tenth appearance at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing his designs from his brand Willy Chavarria.  Chavarria’s...

Nara Smith
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • April 12, 2024
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Downey Baseball Boys
Angelena Maqueda, Katelyn Castaneda, and Alexis Cazares May 16, 2025
Downey Baseball vs. Pacifica
Tatiana Galindo, Photographer • May 13, 2025
Downey Vs. Football Game Principal’s Perspective
Lisa Torres, Photographer/Writer • November 4, 2024
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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 First 100 Days of Trump’s Second Presidency
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • May 16, 2025

    The first 100 days of Trump’s second presidency ensued chaos globally and caused tensions within and outside of the country. January:  20th: Trump is inaugurated...

Downey and Space
Allen Morales, Writer • May 16, 2025
Diplomatic Relations 2025
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 17, 2025
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Teacher Spotlight
Teacher Spotlight
Katelynn Guzman, Alexis Cazares, and Rikki Velasquez November 22, 2024

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Archives
Immigration
Allen Morales, Writer • April 7, 2025

Introduction & History  Immigration has been a problem to the American Public and Political Leaders ever since the founding of the United States. In the late 1700s,...

A Trump Presidency
Allen Morales, Writer • December 2, 2024
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Immigration
Allen Morales, Writer • April 7, 2025

Introduction & History  Immigration has been a problem to the American Public and Political Leaders ever since the founding of the United States. In the late 1700s,...

A Trump Presidency
Allen Morales, Writer • December 2, 2024
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Meet the DL Staff
Arissa Nava
Arissa Nava
Illustrator

As she enters her senior year at Downey High, Arissa Nava enters The Downey Legend as a first year illustrator. As a shy yet friendly and humorous individual, Nava first became interested in newspaper...

Mariachi Festival
Mariachi Festival
Katelynn Guzman, Videographer • May 16, 2025

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Stay Gallery
Stay Gallery
Angelique Ventura, Rikki Velasquez, and Amanda Rubio May 15, 2025
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