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The Downey Promenade keeps their past alive by placing a pathway of plaques all around displaying Downey’s history. “Seeing the plaques all around is really cool to see because I was there for a lot of Downey’s past,” resident of Downey, Natalie Damian, said,

Downey Renovations

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
May 27, 2016
Being the oldest that still exists to this day, and selling over 500 million hamburgers since 1953, the Downey McDonald’s is finally getting a drive-thru. This McDonald’s has been located in the corner of Lakewood Boulevard in the city of Downey for many years.

[Photo] McDrive-Thru

Brandon Guerrero, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
Released on March 4, Zootopia will continue playing in various theatres, including the Krikorian Theatre near Downey High School.  “It was a little cliché, but it was very family friendly so that’s good,” Brittney Diaz, 11, said. “I’d watch it again.”

Where Anyone Can Be Anything

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
March 22, 2016
In B-212, after school on Feb. 12 Ms. Rabak waits to sign her students’ Great Depression Challenge papers. The challenge takes place over the course of two weeks and participants must wear the same outfit everyday.

The Great Depression Challenge

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
February 26, 2016

Beyoncé Gets in Formation

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
As the basketball game for Downey begins against Cal High, C.J. Smith, 12, goes up for the jump ball on Jan 5. “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose as long as you give everything in your heart,” Smith said.

Basketball Season Continues

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
January 21, 2016
  As Christmas draws near the LA Zoo hosts LA Zoo Lights from Nov. 27- Dec. 3 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. The event is for all ages and filled with holiday music, characters, and treats.

At the Light Show

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
December 15, 2015
Disney Pixar releases their newest action and adventure animation, The Good Dinosaur, in theaters on November 25. The movie is based off the age-old question: what if the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs never hit the earth?

What If The Asteroid Missed?

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
December 15, 2015

Viking Nation

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
December 9, 2015

Used To Love You

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015

Paris

David Beltran, Podcast Manager
December 8, 2015

Graceful and Gifted

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
December 2, 2015

Who’s Next, Cancer?

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
November 10, 2015
A Warren High School  “Rapper” released a diss track called “Quack to Quack” on Sunday the 18, to Mock Downey High through via social media. This created a bigger rivalry that’s been going on for years.

Quack-To-Quack

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
November 6, 2015

Two Artist One Mixtape

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer
October 22, 2015
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