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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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College Application
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • December 7, 2024

Seniors, the time has arrived to begin applying for college after graduation. This is a culminating chapter in your lives as all of you will decide your future by applying...

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Trump’s Hush Money Case
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • February 4, 2025

 Donald Trump claimed he wanted to create history for his second term of presidency. And he did when he became the first president to be a convicted felon. The People of...

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The Downey Legend Magazine
The Downey Legend Magazine
All Staff Members January 22, 2025

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
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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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Downey Vs. Football Game Principal’s Perspective
Lisa Torres, Photographer/Writer • November 4, 2024
Downey Dork and Warren Wimp Day Trading Attire
Sandra Echavarria, Denise Rodriguez, and Tatiana Galindo 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 Hush Money Case
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • February 4, 2025

 Donald Trump claimed he wanted to create history for his second term of presidency. And he did when he became the first president to be a convicted felon. The People of...

Lost of a Childhood Idol: Liam Payne
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • February 3, 2025
The Los Angeles Wildfires
Allen Morales, Writer • January 27, 2025
2024 US Election Cycle
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • January 15, 2025
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Teacher Spotlight
Teacher Spotlight
Katelynn Guzman, Alexis Cazares, and Rikki Velasquez November 22, 2024

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Archives
A Trump Presidency
Allen Morales, Writer • December 2, 2024

On November 5th, 2024, the United States took to the polls. On November 5th, 2024, the American people failed the nation. One by one, starting on the east coast, spreading...

Opinion: Could TikTok Be Banned?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 2024
Phone Addictions
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • November 28, 2023
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A Trump Presidency
Allen Morales, Writer • December 2, 2024

On November 5th, 2024, the United States took to the polls. On November 5th, 2024, the American people failed the nation. One by one, starting on the east coast, spreading...

Opinion: Could TikTok Be Banned?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 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...

The DL: Avenue Pizzeria
Zachary Pepaj and Sarah Pastora January 22, 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 15, 2024
The Five Love Languages
Madeline Hidalgo, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2022
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