First-timer steals the show

Greg Thomas, DEC Crew
May 21, 2013
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As students found seats in the auditorium waiting for Decatur Idol contestants, the performers wait anxiously for their chance to be seen in front of their student body. Inside they are beyond nervous to face the spotlight and judgment. Band director Megan Williams held the fourth annual singing competition,... Read more »

Rockin’ for the Rileys

Fikrea Tesema, Carpe Diem staff
May 17, 2013
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Students and teachers are continuing their yearly tradition of rocking out on May 17 and 18 for Rock and Roll Revue. For over 10 years, student bands and, recently, teacher bands come together for one goal – to entertain. This year,however, they have another goal – to raise money for Angela Riley. Librarian... Read more »

The “Harlem Shake” flails to the top

Fikrea Tesema, Carpe Diem
April 16, 2013
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In the beginning of 2013, the major dance fad that had everyone moving was PSY's Gangnam Style song. Now, the new form of takeover is here, because the Harlem Shake has arrived. The song “Harlem Shake” created by American DJ Harry ‘Baauer’ Rodrigues was released on May 22, 2012. The song became... Read more »

CSD plans for expansion

Carson Greer & Greg Thomas, DEC Crew
March 28, 2013
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Enrollment is projected to double at Decatur within the next five years. That means construction, and bulldozers have already broken ground for Oakhurst Elementary’s addition (see video). Architects have also proposed several options for the high school's renovation, which could be put into place as... Read more »

A “true musical” returns

Greg Thomas, DEC Crew
March 21, 2013
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As the curtains open and the lights come up, cast members of the upcoming play Anything Goes wait for the cue to walk out on stage to dance and sing. Every practice and every rehearsal leads up to opening night and their chance to be in the spotlight. These actors have given their time to this play and... Read more »

GSA attempts to stop bullying at Decatur

Kate McReynolds, Carpe Diem staff
March 21, 2013
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You’ve seen those posters hanging up all around school, right? The ones that have messages like “if you can’t think, then don’t speak” written on them? Or the bake sales being held in the front of the school? Those are all part of the Decatur Gay-Straight Alliance’s (GSA) efforts to help... Read more »

Decatur’s Bees Disappear

Zoey Laird, Carpe Diem staff
March 13, 2013
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Beekeeping club started four years ago when senior Zack Loehle was in the ninth grade. After checking on a hive, he may have experienced a honey bee phenomenon that is occurring across the country. “Bees are really cool ... they’re just really interesting animals,” Loehle said. Several hives... Read more »

City’s plans for Beacon Hill brings new focus for local artists

Kira Hynes, Carpe Diem staff
March 6, 2013
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A box sits balanced on a rough curb, stray weeds and grass brushing its edges and corners. Inside, the box holds disfigured paint tubes and a selection of charcoal and pastel nubs alongside an array of miscellaneous art supplies. Local artist Patty O'Keefe-Hutton leans over and picks the box up, placing... Read more »

Local chef wins televised cooking competition

Mary Adams, 3TEN Web Editor- DEC Crew
February 26, 2013
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Last November, Atlanta chef Ria Pell of the restaurant “Ria’s Bluebird” competed in and won the Food Network’s timed cooking competition, “Chopped.” See her journey from being locally renowned to nationally known. [vimeo 60588678 nolink]

Rec center renovation complete

Connor Allison, DEC Crew
February 25, 2013
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The Decatur Recreation Center opened on Feb. 4 after its multi-million dollar renovation. We got an inside look - here’s what’s new. [vimeo 60263312 nolink]