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A music extravaganza

A music extravaganza

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor May 30, 2012

Thrilling audiences with a mixture of talented singers and musicians, the Spring Concert held on May 23 showcased the talent within Downey High School’s choir and band groups. Within choir there is a...

No fear Shakespeare

No fear Shakespeare

Zaira Zamora, Writer May 30, 2012

Taking their own twist on a Shakespeare classic, the drama production class performed Canned Hamlet from May 24 to  May 25, at 6:00 p.m., in the Downey High School Theater. The play was student produced,...

Both haven and prison

Both haven and prison

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2012

Many books have sprung from the deep corners of the bookstore and into the best-seller section, including Emma Donoghue’s novel, Room. This novel is read with two extreme constraints: the restricted...

Disappearing act

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif May 22, 2012

Los Angeles native band Foster the People released their first album Torches in January 2011, with the track “Houdini”, which was released for a digital download on May 15, 2012.  Foster the People...

Six heroes, one movie

Six heroes, one movie

Kathy Ochoa, Writer May 8, 2012

For many comic book readers The Avengers, released May 4, is a must see movie combining viewers’ favorite heroes. Known for their battle cry “Avengers assemble!” these heroes have finally made it...

Sharing is caring

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif May 7, 2012

Since their beginning in Fullerton in 2005, the Cold War Kids have managed to keep their lyrics true, and have hit the nail on the head yet again with their release of Mine Is Yours in January of 2011. ...

Beginning with an ending

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif April 30, 2012

Young the Giant, Irvine-born band formerly known as The Jakes, released the song “Apartment” on their self titled work in January 2011; the tune made it to number 26 on the US Alternative chart in...

Bye Bye Bye no more

Bye Bye Bye no more

Zaira Zamora, Writer April 25, 2012

With fresh faces, raw talent, and a combination of dance and singing skills, boy bands appear to be making a comeback in popular music after more than two decades since the movement first began. Although...

The Lucky One Movie Review

The Lucky One Movie Review

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2012

Enthusiastic viewers filed into their local movie theaters on Friday, Apr. 20 to watch the premiere of The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron. The film is based off the novel by Nicolas Sparks and remains consistent...

Measurements of love

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif April 24, 2012

From New York City’s indie/punk-revival scene, Interpol, formed in 1997, released their first album, Turn On the Bright Lights, with the song “Obstacle 2” in 2002. This song seems to be the sequel...

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