Josh Smith is leaving Atlanta

Sam Berg, Carpe Diem staff
February 20, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

With the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, rumors are emerging from left to right. Is your favorite team on the verge of signing one of the best players the in the league? On February 21, 2013, all the questions will be answered. Earlier this year, everyone thought Dwight Howard wouldn’t... Read more »

Two is bruiser than one: Freshmen play for big hits on the roller derby rink

Monica Lefton, Carpe Diem staff
February 9, 2013
Filed under Features, Top Stories

WOOOOSH. “Em is for Murder” rolls off the flat track, taking off her helmet. “Bella Bruise” comes off behind her, unstrapping her elbow pads. Roller derby practice is over for today. “Em is for Murder,” known as Emma Wagner when not on the track, packs up her bag. “Bella Brusier,”... Read more »

Zoonique

Amani Bright, Carpe Diem staff
January 18, 2013
Filed under Features

He stands at 42 inches, weighs in at about 550 pounds, a fierce predator and the king of the jungle. The lion, with its thick mane and deep brown eyes, is an extremely dangerous and ferocious animal. If not handled properly, an encounter with this creature could end fatally. Decatur teacher Christopher... Read more »

Kickin’ it soccer style: Farmer’s market branches out

Madelyn Carlson, Carpe Diem staff
November 2, 2012
Filed under News

Farmer’s Markets in the City of Decatur are moving away from parking lots. Some businesses are now taking their tents and products over to the Atlanta Youth Soccer Association soccer fields in Candler Park on Saturday afternoons. While three to four or even five soccer games are played back to back,... Read more »

Braves stand poised to win division title

Wilson Witherspoon, Carpe Diem staff
May 23, 2012
Filed under Sports

The 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) season is kicking into full swing, and, just like every year, southern sports fans have shifted their collective focus towards Atlanta, the home of the Braves. Historically, the National League (NL) East, the Braves’ division, has been very strong, accounting for... Read more »

Corsages, pretty dresses… and T.I.?

Audrey Baxter, Carpe Diem staff
May 18, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Was prom the night to remember? For junior Jeanelle Seals, it was. Seals was in the restaurant Shout, located near Piedmont park, when she and her friends heard some exciting news from their limo driver; the celebrity rapper T.I. was about to enter the restaurant they were in. “Our driver knew... Read more »

Foreign Language Association of Georgia competition

Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
March 27, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

On March 3rd, Decatur hosted the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG) competition. Students from schools all around Atlanta had the opportunity to give oral presentations for a judge and receive recognition and scoring for their work in foreign languages. Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese... Read more »

Walkupy the U.S. – Occupy protesters find alternate ways to spread the message

Leela Goshorn, Carpe Diem staff
March 2, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Since the Occupy Wall Street movement has been disabled at its core in New York City, rumors have been flying that the movement is a lost cause. Occupiers beg to differ – and they’re proving their point by walking across America. On November 9, a group of Occupiers made the decision to march... Read more »

Decatur Starbucks to sell alcohol?

Summer O'Neill, DEC Crew
February 9, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Starbucks Coffee is one of the world’s most iconic symbols, and their stores are everywhere. Caffeine fanatics are used to going to Starbucks to grab a drink, kick back, and get some work done. And now, Decatur’s own Starbucks may have a new kind of drink for customers over 21 years old to choose... Read more »