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The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

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Poetry Slam
Alyssa Portillo and Vincent Truong April 24, 2025

  On February 20th, Downey High School’s Writing Center hosted its 9th annual Poetry Slam.  The Writing Center offers help regarding the writing process...

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Trump’s 2nd Inauguration & Biden’s Legacy
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 18, 2025

After 4 years of the Biden-Harris Administration, Donald Trump, who won the 2024 election, was sworn in on January 20th, 2025. This day marked Trump’s return to the White...

Immigration
Allen Morales, Writer • April 7, 2025
The Southeast Gateway
Allen Morales, Writer • April 7, 2025
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The Upcoming Beatles Biopic
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • April 23, 2025

 This past week at CinemaCon, filmmaker Sam Mendes revealed the details for his upcoming Beatles biopics. CinemaCon is the world’s largest motion picture industry gathering, from 31 March to the 3rd...

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...

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Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • April 12, 2024
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Varsity Boys Soccer CIF
Viviana Alba and Alisson Naranjo April 7, 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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Trump’s 2nd Inauguration & Biden’s Legacy
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 18, 2025

After 4 years of the Biden-Harris Administration, Donald Trump, who won the 2024 election, was sworn in on January 20th, 2025. This day marked Trump’s return to the White...

Diplomatic Relations 2025
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 17, 2025
Is a 3rd Term Possible?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 16, 2025
Clint Hill: An American Patriot
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 16, 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
Alexis Cazares
Alexis Cazares
Business Manager

Second year Alexis Cazaras is entering this year in The Legend as Head of Social Media and Business. After gaining experience in photo journalism her freshman year, she decided to join Newspaper her junior...

How to Draw a Rose Tutorial
How to Draw a Rose Tutorial
Sarah Pastora and Zachary Pepaj April 7, 2025

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Movie Review
Katelynn Guzman, Videographer • November 5, 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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