Former DHS band member continues to march as a UGA Redcoat

Audrey Baxter, Carpe Diem staff
November 2, 2012
Filed under Features

Former Decatur student Chloe Moore lifts her instrument to her mouth as she gazes out into the crowd, only seeing a massive blur of red. The signal of the head conductor catches her attention, and she tenses up, ready to play. The college freshmen plays clarinet in the University of Georgia marching... Read more »

“Enjoy the Company” of friends with The Whigs

Kira Hynes, Carpe Diem staff
October 26, 2012
Filed under Music, Reviews, Top Stories

There’s no such pride as local pride when it comes to music. Flipping through that beautiful, crisp new album booklet and seeing “Athens, Ga.” mixed into the production information evokes an elation greater than any other. Then again, I’m a music buff. Still, as I clasped the fourth album... Read more »

An alternative to the average Spring Break

Jake Rodgers, Carpe Diem staff
May 18, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories

Every spring break, high school and college students take an exodus to the beach. A beach trip isn’t the only thing to do on spring break, though. Another way to spend a week off is through the Alternative Spring Break program. The program is integrated at colleges and universities around the country.... Read more »