Rocking out for Relay for Life
Rodas Hailu, Student Life Section Editor
March 29, 2013
On Thursday, March 21, math teacher Mr. Bradfield and his band, DTC, performed during both lunches to raise money for Relay for Life. Formed last August, Bradfield’s band is a group that performs classic grunge songs, such as “Plush,” “Alive,” and “Smells like Teen Spirit,”...
Getting insight for The Beach
Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor
February 27, 2013
In order to appease seniors’ worries about what to do after being accepted to CSULB, Sehyha Klam, from the university’s Outreach and School Relations program, had an informational meeting after school on Feb. 21, in B-111. “You have to be on top of everything,” Klam said. “If something were...
Providing a healthy choice
Rodas Hailu, Student Life Editor
November 15, 2012
As part of a new regimen, the Downey Unified School District has implemented healthier foods to offer to students at all school campuses within the city. Because of the Healthy Kids Hungry Act of 2010, schools must monitor the amount of grain and fat offered for students. Obesity has become a serious...
Viking water polo defeats the Lancers
Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
December 16, 2011
Varsity girls water polo took home yet another victory on Dec. 6 as they beat Lakewood High School at the Downey Aquatic Center 10-5. Due to their recent winning streak, the girls entered the pool with high expectations. Last year, they played against Lakewood and endeavored an intense game, including...