![Many people have started learning to play a new instrument, including Amy Echegoyen, 11. “A new hobby I started during quarantine is learning how to play guitar. It has helped me by distracting myself and making me stay at home easier. I’m hoping to get really good [at playing] to surprise my family.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Amy-475x422.jpg)
Dr Garcia Responds To Covid-19
Andre Lucas, Writer
May 19, 2020
Since March 16, all schools throughout Downey Unified have remained closed as recommended by the State of California due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Though many students, teachers, and families throughout the Downey Unified School District have been malevolently affected by the virus, the dist...
How to keep entertained during Quarantine
Katherine Portillo, Writer
April 24, 2020
As coronavirus cases in the United States increases, the need for people to stay inside begins to skyrocket. This quarantine has come as a shock to everyone around the world and many people are struggling to stay entertained during this time. Daily walks, board games, and streaming services are a fe...
With School Closed, These Staff Members Are Still Working
Andre Lucas, Writer
April 24, 2020
Since the Downey Unified School District has ordered all schools to close as of March 16 due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, teachers and students have been forced to work from home for the remainder of the 2020-2019 school year. However, other employees throughout Downey High School such as office staf...
Dress comfy and Do better in school
Jocelyn Rosillo, Writer
April 2, 2020
As we might already know, an infectious disease has spread throughout the world, causing fear, and cautious behavior. In fact, our governor suggested we “stay home,” unless told otherwise by our jobs, and school has been cancelled until the end of this year for the Downey Unified school district....
Teachers Take on Covid-19
Jaylene Cardona, Business Manager
March 28, 2020
Photos courtesy of interviewees.
Clarissa Arceo, Photographer
Downey, California, U.S. All photos provided by interviewees.
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