The Downey Legend

Lauren Rodriguez

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor

Meet Lauren Rodriguez, first year writer and senior, known by everyone as Lola. Rodriguez joined The Downey Legend staff because her grandfather, who is also a journalist, inspired her to. She looked up to him when she was younger because they are similar in many ways. They both like to write, enjoy history, and dislike the same food, such as ketchup and rice. She also joined because writing is something she feels she is good at. Rodriguez has been published many times in an award-winning anthology, through various writing workshops; she has been involved in this since the 8th grade.

 

Rodriguez enjoys politics and campaigning. She also enjoys community service, attending concerts, and taking pictures with her instant camera. She hopes that in the next few years, she will have graduated from a good college, such as Berkley, UCLA, UCSB, or UCSD, and will be working for a newspaper, such as The LA Times, and will be living in her own apartment in Downtown Los Angeles or San Francisco. “It’s like the eyes of the school,” Rodriguez said when asked what she likes about newspaper. “It’s our jobs as writers to find out what’s going on in the school and tell people things they don’t know about.” She hopes that being part of The Downey Legend will give her a newfound confidence in her writing, and she hopes to gain new friends through this experience.

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5 Questions with Helen Hampton

5 Questions with Helen Hampton

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
May 6, 2014
In front of the quad, on Thurs., Feb 13, boyfriend and girlfriend Rafael Segura, 12, and Gabriela Herrarte, 12, take a polaroid together for Valentine’s Day. “I wanted to take a picture as a memory for us,” Herrarte said.

Instant memories

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
February 26, 2014
Five Questions With Justice Lucero

Five Questions With Justice Lucero

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
December 13, 2013
On Nov. 9, H.O.P.E Club member, Diane Delgado, 12, emphasizes the need to serve other cities by attending Furry Fun in Hawthorne City to serve rescued rabbits. “It was fun to be surrounded by people that care about animals and know I make a small difference by caring as well,” Diane Delgado said.

Hope Club Bunny Rescue

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
November 15, 2013
On Thursday, Oct. 24, Tailer Villarreal, 10, dances with Luis Rodriguez,11, at the third annual amigos barbeque. “They’re so sweet,” Villarreal said. “I always have fun dancing with the Amigos.”

DHS Amigos third year kick off BBQ

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
November 1, 2013
Five Questions with Joseph Navarro

Five Questions with Joseph Navarro

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
October 18, 2013
On Thursday, September 26 Jesus Camargo, 12, works at Dairy Queen to make his money and get work experience.  “It can be difficult to juggle both school and work,” Camargo said, “but I do tend to find time for both and I try not to stress myself out.”

Senior stress

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
October 7, 2013
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