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The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

Coachella 2018

Corey Ocasio, Writer May 1, 2018

Every April, thousands of California natives gather collectively to one place —the city of Indio, CA— to attend The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an annual outdoor event, introduced in...

Beyoncé Contributes Her Voice Towards Hurricane Relief

Corey Ocasio, Writer October 18, 2017

After taking a hiatus due to the birth of her twins, singer-songwriter Beyoncé surprised fans around the the world when she featured on a remix of “Mi Gente”, originally recorded by Colombian artist...

2017 Grammy’s Top 5 Extravagant Outfits

Melissa Estrada, Section Editor March 6, 2017

Every year, fans await to watch their favorite celebrities walk the red carpet and perform at the annual Grammy’s Award Show. Celebrities choose to take this opportunity to express themselves through...

Beyoncé’s Formation

Lidia Rios, Public Relations Manager February 26, 2016

Debuting as No. 2 on the Billboard Chart, and surprising all her fans Beyoncé released her new single “Formation,” on February 6, the day before her mesmerizing Super B owl performance. “Formation”...

Beyoncé Gets in Formation

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer February 24, 2016

To excite the music industry, Beyoncé announced her tour that is coming to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where she will kick off her three month show on Apr. 27, performing a total of 38 shows across the...

On Wed., Nov. 12, Kyle Lucena, 11, demonstrates her love for music with instruments like the ukulele, which drives her to create videos of herself performing music on YouTube. “When I perform a song, I honestly feel shy and I get these weird butterflies when people are watching me,” Lucena said. “I love singing and preforming for people.”

Video girl

Sophie Prettyman, Staff Writer January 21, 2015

Among numerous people hoping to put a spotlight on their talents is Downey High School junior, Kyle Lucena, a young musician and YouTuber who posts videos of herself performing songs. She has been posting...

On Friday, May 10, at the Krikorian Theatre, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 American novel is released, portraying the lives of those who lived during the Roaring 1920s. Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, and Joel Edgerton star in this film along with other familiar names.

Great Gatsby

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif May 20, 2013

Director Baz Luhrmann brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third novel, The Great Gatsby, to life to tell the tragic story of Jay Gatsby on the big screen.   The movie stays accurate to the book as...

Bow down to Queen Bey

Celese Lira, Photo Editor March 29, 2013

R&B singer from Houston, Beyoncé, released two snippet recordings on March 17 as an anticipation builder for her fifth studio album. The album is assumed to be called Mrs. Carter but hasn’t been...

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