Overturning the “Juno effect”
August 31, 2010 • Sumar Deen, Scribbler staff
Filed under Opinions
It seemed like only yesterday when critics of the media went on and on about commercials laden with sex appeal and the way the media never portrayed the consequences of having unprotected sex. Now with shows like “16 and Pregnant,” movies like Juno, and pseudo-celebs like Bristol Palin, these... Read more »
The Bride and the Bride
August 31, 2010 • Ellen Hughes, Scribbler staff
Filed under Opinions
For some, it starts with a romantic proposal and a ring, followed by months, maybe years, of planning. Finally, the big day arrives. Rows filled with chattering relatives and friends anxiously await the moment the bride glides down the aisle, sparkling in a crisp, white dress, locking eyes with... Read more »
Just my luck: Student athletes use skills to pay for college
August 30, 2010 • Madeline Hill and Ellen Hughes
Filed under Student Life
There are 451,000 boys that play baseball, but only 12,272 of them are offered an athletic scholarship. For basketball it’s even lower. 7,545 receive a scholarship leaving 532,455 players (and counting) with no chance at all. The competitiveness of snagging a scholarship increases with every year,... Read more »
Henry Schunk
August 28, 2010
Filed under Staff
Hi, I’m Henry. I’m on the DEC crew, and am in the 10th grade. I play tennis, love UGA, reading books, hanging out with friends, and eating mexican food. It’s great to work for the 3ten staff!
Sam McLemore
August 28, 2010
Filed under Staff
Hello. My name is Sam. I was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. I’m the inquisitive one, the kid who raises his hand too much, especially in science class. I love Jazz music, programming, and anything that sounds like fun. Scribbler is one of the many ways I’m trying to find myself, and figure... Read more »
Asbestos removal not a major problem
August 25, 2010 • Pete Nichols, DEC Crew
Filed under Uncategorized
School adjusts to new bell schedule
August 25, 2010 • Brett Polston, Dec crew
Filed under News
Decatur is making some serious changes this year. One of the most obvious is the new schedule. Every Wednesday, students will have 50 minutes two so-called learning connections of their choice. The learning connections will alternate between “Blue Week” and “Gold Week”. Every six weeks, students... Read more »
Running underwater: Musings of a swimmer
August 25, 2010 • Evan Hynes, Scribbler staff
Filed under Sports
Sophomore Scott Dent has spent more than half a year underwater over the past seven years. That is about 5,600 hours. It is an incredible amount of time for someone to be alone with their thoughts. As he dives into the pool, thoughts sift through Dent’s mind. Thoughts on what he should write for... Read more »
Matthew Tanner
August 24, 2010
Filed under Staff
I am Matthew Tanner: Band and Star Wars Geek extraordinaire. Feel free to ask me about any of my many theories including negative zero, uncommon sense, and a few others. I enjoy writing if it is not too monotonous or bland, and I am genuinely obsessed with the band Wilco. Playing and listening... Read more »
Amelia Thomas
August 24, 2010
Filed under Staff
This is my third year on the Scribbler staff, and it is just as hectic but exciting as ever. Other than Scribbler, I love Spanish; I went to Barcelona over the summer, and I currently take AP Spanish. One of my greatest accomplishments is getting on Pottermore early (don’t judge).
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