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...
Seeing as there “ain’t no rest for the wicked”, Cage the Elephant is back in the scene with their new song “Come a Little Closer.” The boisterous alternative-rock band went nearly two years since...
Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
• November 15, 2013
Indie rock band Arcade Fire released their fourth studio album Reflektor on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Commonly called “indie’s biggest band,” expectations for their new album were high, considering their...
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...
On Friday the 13th movie goers sat in a movie theatre seats waiting to see the highly anticipated thriller sequel: Insidious: Chapter 2. Director James Wan and screenplay writer Leigh Whannell scared their...
On March 20, 2013, American R&B singer-songwriter Robin Thicke released his new single “Blurred Lines” off his sixth studio album of the same name. The single features American rapper T.I. and...
Jazz Choir was privileged to be invited to New York and be taught by a professional jazz conductor, Steve Zegree, from April 17 to 21, along with other ensembles from across the United State, where they...
Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 18, 2013
Disney’s lighthearted comedy Oz the Great and Powerful was released Friday, March 8, as the prequel to the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Sam Raimi, the director, creates a magical world full of good...
Thrilling audiences with a mixture of talented singers and musicians, the Spring Concert held on May 23 showcased the talent within Downey High School’s choir and band groups. Within choir there is a...
Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
• May 30, 2012
Many books have sprung from the deep corners of the bookstore and into the best-seller section, including Emma Donoghue’s novel, Room. This novel is read with two extreme constraints: the restricted...
