Decatur’s Bees Disappear

Zoey Laird, Carpe Diem staff
March 13, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

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 »

Should Decatur make a stronger recruiting effort?

Sam Levy and Wilson Witherspoon, Carpe Diem staff
March 1, 2013
Filed under Sports

Rec center renovation complete

Connor Allison, DEC Crew
February 25, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, News, News, Top Stories, Video

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]  

President Obama visits Decatur

February 14, 2013
Filed under Featured Multimedia, Multimedia, Top Stories, Video

The DEC's Mary Adams and the Scribbler staff's Audrey Baxter and Fikrea Tesema had the rare opportunity to cover President Obama's visit to Decatur to discuss preschool education. Here's a video showing you what they learned and saw. [vimeo 61020318 nolink]

Silence on the streets

Mirina Garoufalidis, Carpe Diem staff
February 5, 2013
Filed under Features, Top Stories

For a city well known for its arts, Decatur’s streets are fairly empty of musicians. Conflict arises between the city and the musicians – the city wants to encourage the musicians, but many street performers find that Decatur’s laws are too strict. Lyn Menne, the head of Community and Economic... 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 »

Decatur lights the lights

Monica Lefton, Carpe Diem staff
January 16, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

In the Decatur square, a celebration took place. People sang. Hot drinks were passed out. Children danced around in circles. Decatur lit five lights, for the fifth night of Jewish winter holiday, Chanukah. This was the scene at the first ever Decatur Menorah lighting. Chabad Intown, a Jewish organization... Read more »

Meet Avondale and Kirkwood

Connor Allison & Mollie-Emma O'Neil, DEC Crew
January 11, 2013
Filed under Video

Decatur residents have plenty to do and see in the four square miles that the city occupies. However, two communities right outside the city line have a culture of their own. This video explores these neighboring areas. [vimeo 57219715 nolink]

City Commission to vote on annexation

Anita Renfroe, DEC Crew
January 11, 2013
Filed under News, Video

The City of Decatur has a small school system, but in the future that could all change. Here’s the latest on the city’s expansion plans. [vimeo 57150647 nolink] UPDATE: March 21, 2013 Decatur annexation issues lack sponsor Decatur City Manager Peggy Merriss said that potential annexation... Read more »

Revolution Doughnuts: An employee’s review

Madelyn Carlson, Carpe Diem staff
January 3, 2013
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories

Last Sunday was one of the first times I have enjoyed seeing someone cry. I have worked at Revolution Doughnuts for almost a year now, and Maria and Joel Riggs have transformed the way I look at working. Last Sunday was the end-of-the-season party for Revolution Doughnuts workers. All of the tables... Read more »