The Ting Tings and MNDR impress at Variety Playhouse
May 2, 2012 • Wilson Witherspoon, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Everybody wanted to cheer, scream and applaud, but couldn’t. The lead singer was silencing the crowd. Though this may sound like the staple of an elementary school band concert, this event was more energetic by a factor of roughly one million. On Monday, Apr. 16, the British indiepop group The Ting... Read more »
The Flaming Lips rally their troops for a “Party in the Park”
April 26, 2012 • Kira Hynes, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Featured A&E, Music, Top Stories
She sits, basking in a glorious May evening. The grass tickles the bottom of her feet as she converses with her friends. It’s been a long wait since three o’clock, and she is reeling with anticipation. Just then, she hears the roar of applause and hurls her tired body into the air. When she looks... Read more »
First person shooter games
March 9, 2012 • Sheamus Sayers, DEC crew
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
For six years now, DICE and Activision (two gaming software companies) have waged war, off the console, against one another for the larger fan base. With DICE’s newest game “Battlefield 3” and Activision’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,” it can be difficult to choose which one is better.... Read more »
My Week with Marilyn
January 18, 2012 • Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Top Stories
Based on the identically-titled book by Colin Clark, “My Week with Marilyn” follows the production of one of famous actress Marilyn Monroe’s most well-known films, “The Prince and the Showgirl.” The film, directed by Simon Curtis, shows a side of the sexy, iconic film star that most audience... Read more »
Senior pursues oboe
January 8, 2012 • Hannah Reiss, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Dec. 10 was an eventful day for a select few musicians in the Decatur band. Eleven freshmen and sophomores made District Band, as did six upperclassmen. For senior Eron Smith, the audition was just another to add to the many she has participated in. She made third chair oboe in the District Band, and... Read more »
Fashion club turns green into couture
January 4, 2012 • Fikrea Tesema, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
Combat boots, vintage dresses, leather jackets and beanies are some of the things you see on students when walking around Decatur. With all these fashion statements and styles, it is no wonder that Decatur has its own fashion club. The current fashion club, lead by sophomore Jessica Carr, is different... Read more »
Fifth Avenue students express themselves
January 1, 2012 • Swani Vinton, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Featured A&E, Top Stories
Pink poodle skirts, rainbow mohawks, purple shutter shades, yellow tights and black leather jackets all occupy one stage. The fifth graders at Fifth Avenue celebrated self-expression through music by putting on a concert on Thursday, Dec. 15. “[This event was] to show how students express themselves... Read more »
Chorus club goes retro
December 13, 2011 • Madelyn Carlson, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Featured A&E
Chorus isn’t just for girls and prepubescent boys anymore. The November concert, as well as the new unit of music career study at Decatur, has inspired students in and out of chorus club.Gabriel Marcus, a student in Chorus club, was invited into the club by the director Tanya Rodriguez. Rodriguez hinted... Read more »
DHS Students’ Art on display at The Decatur Public Library
December 13, 2011
Filed under Featured A&E, Top Stories
An exhibit of DHS Students’ Art is on display at The Decatur Public Library for the month of December. Please drop by and look at the student’s excellent work. artists included: Sofia Said Leela Goshorn Anya Fredsell Lici Heredia Evan Hynes Kira Hynes Selina Hose Kate Jolley Jordan Kesler Zak... Read more »
Band’s first performance impresses
November 11, 2011 • Hannah Reiss, Claire De Pree, Carpe Diem staff
Filed under Entertainment, Music, News, Top Stories
There was total darkness in the auditorium, but the percussionists weren’t ready yet. As they foraged for their various instruments, an unplanned coughing chorus stirred throughout the wind players. After much anticipation, the piece began.Before long, the band was doing more than simply playing their... Read more »