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 2012. With three songs from their first album making it to the US Alternative chart, the band has earned these spots with both their songwriting and performing skills. The topic of youthfulness and its accompanying issues like not having a sense of self and fear of the future, is almost always featured in their lyrics. Lead singer Sameer Gadhia sings, “’Cause sooner or later, this is bound to stop/Come on, let’s savor what we’re falling for,” in “Apartment”. Soft guitar and percussion tunes are woven with Gadhia’s voice and complement one another. Also, the song has an underlying meaning conveying that all things must come to an end, whether it is good or bad. Like any other rookie bands, the group began as openers for other bands like Minus the Bear and Steel Train. Both their performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and tour with veteran band Incubus kick started their career as one of the best new rock bands of 2011.
Beginning with an ending
April 30, 2012
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Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif
Being one of the returning members of The Downey Legend, senior Irene Luna takes pride in her recently acclaimed position as Editor-in-Chief. The ambitious student’s journey all started at the beginning of her sophomore year. Having an available spot for an elective, Luna was placed in the newly created newspaper class. Even though she started as a writer, the 10th grader worked her way up the ladder as Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor. The following year she was appointed Co-Editor-In-Chief, all the while being trained to achieve her current position. She has only the highest hopes for this year’s group of individuals.
“After the long process of picking out the different students, I have complete confidence in saying that the 2011-2012 newspaper group will achieve many goals which could not be achieved in the previous years,” Luna said.
When she’s not doing work for newspaper, you can find the Editor-in-Chief readily preparing herself for the future. Her experiences throughout high school have motivated Luna to study the field of Journalism as a probable career. Taking everything step by step, she hopes to attend the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. If that plan does not follow through, her second option would be attending a California State University.
Though schoolwork may be a big part of her life, Luna proves to be a diligent worker. Contrary to many teens, she values her family, friends, and education above all other things. As the school year brings a fresh start, this motivated individual is ready to take charge of The Downey Legend.