The Downey Legend

On January 19, Jessica Samaniego, 11, helps paint Longfellow Elementary School for the Compton Initiative. “I had lots of fun and just knowing that the work we did will make someone happy,” Samaniego said, “it makes me feel great about doing it.”

Just doing good

Joey Flores, News Editor January 30, 2013

Longfellow Elementary School received a revamp on its campus by people from the Compton Initiative, an organization that revitalizes school campuses and houses in Compton. On the morning of January 19,...

Five Questions with Chanel Villanueva

Five Questions with Chanel Villanueva

Joey Flores, News Editor January 18, 2013

Chanel Villanueva, 10, has been drawing both for fun and for school projects since the fifth grade. She has received critical acclaim for her colorful work by students and teachers alike, thus allowing...

English, Spanish, Korean, and Arabic are the languages understood by Yasmin Hossain, 10, which she continues to develop as she grows. Hossain plans to study in South Korea because that’s where her descendants are.

Ethnic diversity

Brenda Lopez, Writer December 21, 2012

Learning a new language is already challenging enough, but sophomore Yasmin Hossain grew up with her mother teaching her how to read four languages. Hossain’s mother knows both Spanish and Korean because...

At Apollo Park an annual Pumpkin Patch event was held in order for the community to enjoy Halloween without having to worry about their kids being in danger.  The Pumpkin Patch event also offered many treats, fun games, and free food for families to enjoy.

A trick or treating alternative

Joey Flores, News Editor November 2, 2012

Apollo Park hosted events carnival games on Halloween night including a costume contest, and passed out free candy to serve as a safer alternative to trick-or-treating for children in the community.   Candy...

Downey High School student, Rigoberto Chavez, 11, has been collecting bottle caps since mid September for his cousin who has cancer. “Every thirty caps gets her a free chemo session,” Chavez said.

Caps for cancer

Joey Flores, News Editor October 30, 2012

From mid-September until now, junior Rigoberto Chavez has been collecting plastic bottle caps from students on campus to raise funds for his cousin’s chemotherapy treatment.   Chavez carries...

Leading up to the elections that will take place on November 6, debates are held between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on a series of topics. Some topics discussed were foreign policy, taxes, and the economy.

The race to presidency begins with the youth

Norma Flores, Sports Editor October 26, 2012

Throughout the country, many young Americans ask themselves the same question, where is our country heading? With a presidential election on Nov. 6, 2012, there has been a series of debates between the...

Fall fashion has begun and at Citadel Shopping Center, they have the perfect every day outfit as the season changes. With the variety of stores there ought to be an outfit that suits shoppers for the fall season.

Fallin’ for fashion

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 9, 2012

Seasons are changing, and as summer has come to an end, even though the California sun seems to disagree, fall has finally arrived. Bursts of different patterns, tones, and trends are being worn by students...

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