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Executing all the right plans

Executing all the right plans

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2012

Students in Jeannette Hernandez’ Entrepreneur class packed their products and rolled up their arrangements for a Business Plan Competition on Wed., May 2, at Santte High School Los Angeles, California....

Six heroes, one movie

Six heroes, one movie

Kathy Ochoa, Writer May 8, 2012

For many comic book readers The Avengers, released May 4, is a must see movie combining viewers’ favorite heroes. Known for their battle cry “Avengers assemble!” these heroes have finally made it...

Sharing is caring

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif May 7, 2012

Since their beginning in Fullerton in 2005, the Cold War Kids have managed to keep their lyrics true, and have hit the nail on the head yet again with their release of Mine Is Yours in January of 2011. ...

Five Questions with Dallas Lopez

Five Questions with Dallas Lopez

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor May 2, 2012

Q1: What is the Powder Puff Football Game? A1: Basically, it’s a group of girls, juniors and seniors, who volunteer to play football. It’s a fun and competitive game that allows us to positively...

Beginning with an ending

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif April 30, 2012

Young the Giant, Irvine-born band formerly known as The Jakes, released the song “Apartment” on their self titled work in January 2011; the tune made it to number 26 on the US Alternative chart in...

Sealing the deal

Sealing the deal

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor April 27, 2012

As the May 1 deadline approaches, seniors are reviewing their college acceptances and making their final decision about what school they plan to attend during the fall.   After months of waiting...

Enjoy the planet

Enjoy the planet

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif April 27, 2012

  C-104 is where Downey High’s Eco Club met on Wednesday, April 18 after school to discuss their plans for Earth Day and plan their Bolsa Chica State Beach Clean Up Day. “It [Earth Day]...

Gathering for the new spring competitors

Gathering for the new spring competitors

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2012

Thousands of students filled the Allen Layne Stadium on Apr. 20 looking down onto the track for the 2011-2012 Spring Sports Assembly, despite the ninety-degree weather. From boys’ tennis to girls’...

Bye Bye Bye no more

Bye Bye Bye no more

Zaira Zamora, Writer April 25, 2012

With fresh faces, raw talent, and a combination of dance and singing skills, boy bands appear to be making a comeback in popular music after more than two decades since the movement first began. Although...

Measurements of love

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif April 24, 2012

From New York City’s indie/punk-revival scene, Interpol, formed in 1997, released their first album, Turn On the Bright Lights, with the song “Obstacle 2” in 2002. This song seems to be the sequel...

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