By Thurs., May 1, numerous high school seniors who plan on attending universities and colleges made a decision on where they will spend the next four years of their lives receiving an undergraduate education....
Since the disbandment of the The White Stripes in 2011, guitarist Jack White has begun to focus primarily on his solo work, with the success of his debut album, Blunderbuss, proving to be a hit. But...
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• February 25, 2014
Late Wednesday night, as my father was on his way to drop me off at home, he asked me if I heard about the hijacking of the Ethiopian Airlines plane. I told him, of course I did. But immediately after...
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• January 22, 2014
On Jan. 1st, the United States Federal Government released FAFSA, the Free Application for Student Aid for any undergraduates and graduates who desire financial assistance for his or her college years.
The...
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• December 13, 2013
On Friday, Dec. 6, the Stay Gallery held their second annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Toy Drive, collecting over 200 toys from the community.
The toy drive, held in partnership with the district’s TLC Family...
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• November 4, 2013
Ticket to Ride, a Beatles tribute band, performed at the Downey Civic Theater on Saturday, Oct. 26, playing hit songs from one of the most famous rock groups in history.
The show started off with an opening...
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• October 23, 2013
AMC’s post-apocalyptic zombie drama, The Walking Dead, premiered its fourth season on Sunday, Oct. 13 to over 16 million viewers, some of whom include Downey’s own students who have an affinity to...
Since the summer of 2012, junior Anthony Bravo has carefully constructed his own car from scratch, finally completing his 1979 Chevrolet Z28 recently.
Once his sophomore year ended, Bravo aggressively...
On Wednesday, May 22, Downey High’s award winning band and choir held their annual Spring Concert for eager parents and friends in the B building theater.
The two and a half hour recital began with...
The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival was held in the South of France from May 15 through May 26, 2013. Every year, actors and actresses from around the world attend the most prestigious festival honoring...
