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#WhatsTrending, Community, News, Parents & Teachers
Downey High School Students Protest Gun Violence
Oscar Flores, Co-Copy Editor
March 20, 2018
On Mar. 14, Valerie Flores, 12, holds a walk-out at Downey High School and advocates for gun control due to the recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. 17 lives were lost during the shooting.
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Sports, Winter Sports
Winter Sports Coming to an End
Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager
February 26, 2018
On the sideline of the gym’s basketball court, Rachel Spinosa, 11, passes the ball to her teammate on the evening of Feb. 6 in hopes of beating Warren. “Any Downey versus Warren game is great,” Spinosa said. “Seeing everyone show up and cheer is the best feeling.”
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Clubs & Organizations, Legends, Student Life
Bloody Valentine Drive
Vicky Arguello, Writer
February 26, 2018
Power for Periods, the club behind the Bloody Valentine drive, includes a handful of students and English teacher, Ms. Simpson. The club came into fruition in late 2017 and began to fundraise for women in need of health care products during their menstrual cycle.
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Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
AP Environmental Science Field Trip 2018
Brenda Melara, Writer
February 14, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Mr. Kim) Matt Loftis, Chaperone Matt Loftus was one of the chaperones for the trip this year and last year. When asked him what had been his favorite part of the trip this year this was his response: “All of you guys [the students] are different each of you have different personalities and that has been my favorite thing,” Loftis said. “Seeing you guys and see how you interact with nature.”
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Seniors, Student Life
Winter Formal 2018 – Attire Talk
Alexis Gutierrez, Writer
February 14, 2018
Formal court consists of five female and five male contestants. Formal king was Barak Ross, 12, (middle back) and formal queen was Valeria Corral, 12 (middle front).
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Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
JSA One-Day
Jasmine Fernandez, Copy Editor
February 9, 2018
Leading the Jan. 20 One-Day convention with president and sophomore Sade Neri (far right), Allyssa Chan, 10, (center right) upholds the responsibility of co-vice president in and out of club meetings. “We tried to advertise the convention as much as possible, spreading fliers to Twitter and social media,” Chan said. “Thankfully, people from our chapter are really enthusiastic and made our first One-Day a success.”
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Clubs & Organizations, Community, Student Life
Encore Fashion Club x GLAUDI
Ysabelle Canilao, Writer
January 29, 2018
During the Q & A, Johana Hernandez, the Creator of Glaudi’s, talks about her inspirations to create a certain clothing piece and what she tries to do for her clients. “When designing, I think about them [students] as celebrities,” Hernandez said. “We have a dress for every girl and I get inspired by each and every girl. It’s always about who’s wearing it.”
Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
April 13, 2018 • No Comments
Veracruz: Located at 9005 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242 Open Monday - Sunday from 10 A.M - 9 P.M Phone Number: (562)923-1013
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Corey Ocasio, Writer
March 26, 2018
The family resource program, Tender Loving Connections, more commonly referred to as TLC by the public, has been a pivotal force in helping out the community of Downey and...
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Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager
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On Thursday, March 15, the FIU Sweetwater pedestrian bridge newly built in front of the Florida International University in Miami, Florida collapsed, killing 6 people. Th...
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Alexis Gutierrez, Writer
April 9, 2018 • No Comments
From March 26-30 Downey high hosted the annual Battle of the Sexes week. The Battle of the Sexes is entire week which is a competition to both fundraise money for TLC as well...
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Makayla Riley, Writer
March 30, 2018
It is 1900. You are a woman who has three kids. Your responsibility includes taking care of the children, tidying up the household, and getting ready for your husband to come ...
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Writer
Known for her love for reading sci-fi novels and her energetic writing style, Makayla Riley, 11, is constantly challenging herself and living life to the fullest each day. “I want...
Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager
March 8, 2018
Downey High School’s winter sports season has come to an end, but girls' water polo, girls' basketball, and boys' soccer all advanced in CIF. The student athletes pre...
Winter Sports Coming to an End
February 26, 2018
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Vanessa Carrillo, Co-Business Manager
April 9, 2018
For the past two years students from Ms. Berumen, Mrs. Carbajal, Ms. Cordova, Mrs. Joest, Ms. Nikaj and Mrs. Puente have all been collaborating with each other every year in a...
Stay Gallery Hosts Pop-Up Show with Female Entrepreneurs
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