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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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Congratulations to all of the incoming 2024-2025 Downey Legend staff! We are excited to see all the fabulous work coming soon on to our site.



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This week, ASB's Class of 2026 held the school's first Crumbl Cookie fundraiser during both A and B lunches. From lines to the library to the quad, people eagerly stood for a taste of Crumbl.
Class of '26 Crumbl Fundraiser
Katelyn Castaneda, Photographer • October 10, 2024

Freshman Fiesta
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • October 9, 2024
Meet Mrs. Ortiz!
Elias Garcia, Photographer • September 30, 2024
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Driving under the influence of alcohol, Senior David Perez was arrested at the scene where girlfriend Aolani Uriarte was fatally injured.
Every 15 Minutes
Viviana Alba, Alisson Naranjo, Sofia Basulto, and Ximena Solorzano April 30, 2024

History of Girl Scout Cookies
Alyssa Gin, Writer • February 27, 2024
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The Locked-In Club
Lisa Torres and Nadia Phutsorn October 9, 2024

Throughout the years, Downey High School offers many clubs and continuously encourages students to come up with new ones for others to get involved and to have fun. As many clubs and activities are...

Club Rush 2024
Alexis Cazares, Business Manager • September 24, 2024
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
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End of the 2023-2024 School Year!
Congrats to the Class of 2024 for Graduating
Nara Smith
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • April 12, 2024

Nara Smith, a social media influencer who has been dominating the TikTok For You Page, has become a recent topic of interest for many people. Smith is a Mormon influencer/content creator whose videos often...

Helldivers Review
Travis Padilla, Writer • April 6, 2024
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*Spotify does not work on school computers or DUSD WIFI
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Varsity Softball Cards
Varsity Softball Cards
Brianna Lopez and Amanda Rubio April 6, 2024
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, Business Manager • 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 California Clampdown on Phones in Schools
Allen Morales, Writer • September 13, 2024

California is soon expected to join as the fifth state to limit the use of cell phones in schools. State legislators have recently passed a bill, the Phone-Free School Act,...

Preparing for the Big One
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • April 29, 2024
Congressional Ban on TikTok
Travis Padilla, Writer • April 10, 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, Co-Copy Editor • September 29, 2023
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Archives
Opinion: Could TikTok Be Banned?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 2024

  How many use TikTok or any social media as a way to entertain? Or simply to grow your business, raise awareness. We all use social media as a way to be connected...

Phone Addictions
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • November 28, 2023
Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • November 17, 2023
Manleaders: Why the Name Change?
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • March 24, 2023
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Opinion: Could TikTok Be Banned?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 2024

  How many use TikTok or any social media as a way to entertain? Or simply to grow your business, raise awareness. We all use social media as a way to be connected...

Biden-Trump Visit to Border
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 6, 2024
Atmospheric River in California
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • February 27, 2024
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Meet the DL Staff

As he approaches his first year as a Videographer, Brandon Yandel Diaz, 11, looks forward to getting good films of events this year whether it’s sporting or city events. He enjoys drawing, listening...

73 Questions with Mr. Frisher
September 24, 2024

Interview with Christina Osorio
Interview with Christina Osorio
Zinadin Rosales, Multimedia Manager • March 15, 2024
Downey vs. Warren Football Game
Downey vs. Warren Football Game
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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