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Teachers Going Back to School
Sam Duque, Illustrator
• April 22, 2021
![“It was sad thinking about all the time that’s been lost and the memories we would’ve made had it not been for the pandemic,” Calvillo explained. “The previous years at Downey were always chaotic; things and people everywhere. Everyone talking about their vacations and horrible sunburns. This time, it wasn’t the same. But being a Link Leader, there were still lost freshies so I was still able to help and my favorite part was actually being able to see everyone again in person.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/First-Day_1.jpg)
Seniors Last First Day & Freshmen’s First First Day
Maya Mercado-Garcia, Editor-In-Chief
• April 21, 2021
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Quarantine Food Trends
Montserrat Gonzalez and Maya Guzman
• April 12, 2021
The Biden Administration’s Response to COVID-19
Michael Bilodeau, Writer
• March 23, 2021
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The Fateful March 13
Lauren Silva, Illustrator
• March 23, 2021
![Although almost everything has been virtual this year due to the pandemic, Link Crew leaders had the chance to welcome freshmen through a drive-thru textbook pick up earlier in the year. Link Crew leader, Richard Solis, 11, explains how he enjoyed this experience and looks forward to more Link Crew experiences. “My favorite memory was going to school and hyping up the freshman when they came to pick up their textbooks. It was really fun being with friends and making them feel welcome,” Solis explains. “I’m hoping to continue Link Crew and be able to finally do more activities and events with the new incoming freshmen. Hopefully we can continue the freshmen Remind as well to communicate with them.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-67.jpg)
Link Crew Leaders Leading Freshman through Pandemic
Maya Mercado-Garcia, Editor-In-Chief
• March 23, 2021
Students To Return To Campus On March 29th
Kelly Zabala, Lukas Luna, and Diego Martinez
• March 18, 2021
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The Future of COVID-19
Montserrat Gonzalez, Photo Editor
• March 16, 2021
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Back to School
Natalia Sotomayor, Illustrator
• March 9, 2021
![Having a career that cares for the elderly in nursing homes, Brittany Andrade, Downey resident, knew it was necessary for her to get the vaccine due to the constant proximity she had with those who were susceptible to the virus. “I do recommend the vaccine to my community, just because I might not be susceptible to the symptoms doesn’t mean those around me aren’t,” Andrade stated. “I think this is a selfless thing to do as a young person in the community, if we can do it we should do it for those who may be susceptible to COVID-19 and its symptoms.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/D6925E68-0C62-4259-97F5-D26402AB6E0C.jpeg)
Vaccination: Behind The Scenes
Claudette De La Garza, Photographer
• February 27, 2021
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