Junior juggles dance passion with school

Anna Downing & Madison Van Buren, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
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Unlike many of Decatur’s dancers, junior Kelsey Martin doesn't just dance for fun. She dances competitively for the number one studio in Georgia while still juggling a demanding schedule of AP classes. [vimeo 62619499 nolink]

Student catfished via social media

Joseph Berkesch & Elizabeth Jean, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
Filed under Features, Multimedia, Top Stories, Video

Most of us know what catfishing is and how awful the outcome of such a small prank can be. But could you ever imagine it hitting so close to home, right here at Decatur?

Sophomore remembers lost parent

Emily Schuelke & Onyx Simpson, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
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Dealing with the death of a parent is hard, but sophomore Summer Cheek had to deal with that and more. [vimeo 62621284 nolink]

Sophomore pursues uncommon hobbies

Kori Anderson, DEC Crew
March 1, 2013
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Sophomore Kaitlyn Kemp brings two novel and interesting talents to Decatur. One of them is Aikido, a form of martial arts, and the other is playing the fiddle. [vimeo 60767262 nolink]

Girls thoughts on self perception

Anna Downing, DEC Crew
February 28, 2013
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The DECs Anna Downing asked questions relating to teen girls self perception. Decatur female students shared what they felt the meaning of self perception is and why they think girls wear make-up. They also gave their opinions on celebrities having a negative or positive affect on teens’ self perception. Check... Read more »

Annual Decatur Christmas tree lighting

Mollie-Emma O'Neil, DEC Crew
December 14, 2012
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For the third consecutive year, Decaturites have gathered on the square to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree. To watch a countdown of the tree being lit, click on the video below the slideshow. [vimeo 54809854 nolink]

Student discovers love for speech pathology: bonus interview

Greg Thomas and Jordan Dillard, DEC Crew
October 25, 2012
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This summer Sharlie Goodson had an interesting experience at a speech pathology camp. While at camp she realized she had more in common with the campers than she expected. Here she gives a description about what happened with the girls. [vimeo 52163879 nolink]

In my opinion: politics

Henry Schunk and Connor Allison, DEC Crew
October 24, 2012
Filed under Features, Opinions, Top Stories, Video

While the Carpe Diem has printed opinion pieces for years, the DEC rarely ever produces one. Until now. In this video, aired on DEC #48, senior Henry Schunk shares his opinion on a local political trend that aggravates him. [vimeo 52114327 nolink]

Marching band performs 2012 show, “Spy City”

Mary Adams, 3TEN Web Editor- DEC Crew
October 24, 2012
Filed under Features, Video

This past Saturday, Oct. 20, the Decatur marching band performed at their second and last competition of the season, located at Rockdale County High School. The entire band received superior ratings and, in their class (AA), the percussion placed third, the instrumental band placed second, and the color... Read more »

Love is the best medicine

Zoey Laird, Carpe Diem staff
October 24, 2012
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The speck was as big as a tiny pinprick of light. It hadn’t been there last year. The doctor comforted her saying, “98 percent of these are nothing. It’s usually benign, no worries.” Mary Beth Oxley was that two percent. About a week after her biopsy, the surgeon called and delivered the... Read more »