Movie Review: The Avengers

Sam McLemore and Claire DePree, Carpe Diem staff
May 23, 2012
Filed under Movies & TV, Reviews

Review by Sam McLemore: For me, the perfect movie contains action, humor and a good plot. “The Avengers” is the only movie in a while that has pulled off all three of these characteristics on the big screens. “The Avengers” is the culmination of many individual superhero movies and is by... Read more »

Neighborhood seafood restaurant is a hit on the Decatur restaurant scene

Kelsey Martin, Carpe Diem staff
May 23, 2012
Filed under Featured, Opinions, Reviews

Right across the street from the Decatur gym lies a house that turned into a restaurant. It’s in a quaint, quiet area that is easy to not notice, and it’s nowhere in the area that you would call “Decatur square”. The Harbour Bar and Fish House, who calls themselves “Decatur’s finest fish... Read more »

Café Alsace is your $20.00 trip to France

Emily Kinzer, DEC crew
April 26, 2012
Filed under Opinions, Top Stories

With all the SATs, EOCTs, AP Exams, and finals that the end of the school year brings, most of us find ourselves daydreaming about escaping it all and going on a vacation. In a perfect world, we would all have the budget to pack up and ship off to a foreign land, having the rich, sensory experience you... Read more »

My Week with Marilyn

Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
January 18, 2012
Filed under Movies & TV, Reviews, 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 »

Home by LCD Soundsystem

Evan Hynes, Guest writer
October 19, 2011
Filed under Music, Reviews

The final track on their final album, “Home” is LCD Soundsystem leaving the party. The multi-instrumental beat sets the tone, building to the saddened echoes of frontman James Murphy as he bids everyone good night. Driving drums and undulating synth work send the song careening into the pre-dawn... Read more »