Student Life
Photo by Flickr user ABMJG For some, dorming is part of the college experience
LONG BEACH – Just when you thought summer was coming to an end, the Beach came calling and students from Downey and across Southern California headed back to sunny Cal State Long Beach, includ...
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Students stay productive thanks to JSA
DOWNEY – Downey seniors Brandon Pineda and Sarah Menendez have not lost their political savvy during the summer break as they attended programs for Junior State of America ( JSA ), a student org...
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Illustration by Flickr user Monkeyworks Illustration Downey High using social networking to connect with students
DOWNEY – To kick off the new school year and inform more students about current events at school, Downey High School has started using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumbl...
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Photo by Flickr user whoosadork For some, a private school’s cost is invaluable
Nothing is harder for first-time college students than to find a school where they feel comfortable enough to call it their home. For some however, a strong Christian background, a family history,...
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Summer fun? What’s that?
After three hard years of high school, students finally get a break, can relax, and enjoy their last summer as high schoolers before they break out into the real world. What can students possibly ...
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History of the OC Fair
For nearly 60 years, Costa Mesa has greeted flocks of people to the vibrant OC Fair. What was once a 5-day gathering of horse racing has developed into a 23-day celebration of fried food and rick...
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‘Schmucks’ is absolutely great
by Joanna Quintana, Intern
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Other than being what can only be described as laugh out loud hilarious, Jay Roach’s “Dinner for Schmucks” depicts a story about what friendship truly is and who the real idiots of the world are. ...
Staying fit over summer
by Joanna Quintana, Intern
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DOWNEY – At a time when it is the most difficult to work out, or so it seems for those on summer break, students still find a way to keep in shape while they are out of school by visiting the vario...
Tips for the perfect dorm
by Gabriela Coya, Intern
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Whether dorming in a campus residence that is located a reasonable drive away from home or in one that requires a plane ticket, making sure to get all the basic necessities can be a daunting task. ...
Living the magic life
by Joanna Quintana, Intern
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DOWNEY – Only 20 and yet managing to already live a life full of magic, Anthony Chacon from Downey is the star of a variety of shows through his tricks and acts performed before an audience. Ever ...
‘Inception’ lives up to the hype
by Deborah Won, Intern
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Negative comments are virtually non-existent for “Inception,” as even the pickiest of moviegoers could not help but rave about the mind-boggling plot in the film and of director Christopher Nolan’s...
UCLA challenging but rewarding
by Joseph Apodaca, Intern
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WESTWOOD – Sometimes a student will have to travel a great distance to completely start fresh and enter into a new world in college, but for some a new beginning and a change of scenery can be foun...
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Another Downey resident joins 'Survivor' cast
Producers of “Survivor” may have an affinity for Downey, or perhaps it’s the other way around. In any case, the reality show will feature its second Downey resident when it premieres Sept. 15 on ...
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New 7-Eleven gains liquor license
The Planning Commission yesterday approved a liquor license for a 7-Eleven slated to take over Price’s Liquor at Florence Avenue and Tecum Road. 7-Eleven officials said the company will make...
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Planning Commission to consider ban on medical marijuana dispensaries**
The Planning Commission will consider on Wednesday asking the City Council to revise the city charter to permanently bar medical marijuana dispensaries from operating in Downey. The meeting begins...
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