Premature baby strengthens family

Mary Adams, Anna Downing, and Carson Greer
May 22, 2013
Filed under Student Life, Video

Babies are cute, no doubt, but they need lots of care and supervision. Freshman Carter Harris experienced this firsthand when her brother was born in October, three months premature.

Health store for dogs opens

Anita Renfroe, DEC Crew
April 30, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, News, Video

CSD plans for expansion

Carson Greer & Greg Thomas, DEC Crew
March 28, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, News, News, Top Stories, Video

Enrollment is projected to double at Decatur within the next five years. That means construction, and bulldozers have already broken ground for Oakhurst Elementary’s addition (see video). Architects have also proposed several options for the high school's renovation, which could be put into place as... Read more »

Junior juggles dance passion with school

Anna Downing & Madison Van Buren, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
Filed under Features, Features, Multimedia, Video

Unlike many of Decatur’s dancers, junior Kelsey Martin doesn't just dance for fun. She dances competitively for the number one studio in Georgia while still juggling a demanding schedule of AP classes. [vimeo 62619499 nolink]

Student catfished via social media

Joseph Berkesch & Elizabeth Jean, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
Filed under Features, Multimedia, Top Stories, Video

Most of us know what catfishing is and how awful the outcome of such a small prank can be. But could you ever imagine it hitting so close to home, right here at Decatur?

Sophomore remembers lost parent

Emily Schuelke & Onyx Simpson, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
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Dealing with the death of a parent is hard, but sophomore Summer Cheek had to deal with that and more. [vimeo 62621284 nolink]

Cast members reflect on spring play

Michael Davenport & Madeline Rock, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, Student Life, Student Life, Video

Watch the video below to see some of the cast members of the spring play, Anything Goes, share their experiences. [vimeo 62813975 nolink]

Student dances to stay in shape

Nadia Berry & Morgan Johnson, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, Student Life, Student Life, Top Stories, Video

Childhood obesity is a national problem and a focus of first lady Michelle Obama’s. Sophomore Ke’ilah Bailey actually travels around Georgia with her dance crew to promote healthy living for overweight children. You may recognize the group’s choreographer, Jason Croom, from the TV show America’s... Read more »

Ultimate frisbee team soars

Henry Schunk, DEC Crew
March 22, 2013
Filed under Featured Multimedia, Multimedia, Student Life, Student Life, Video

Decatur’s Ultimate Frisbee Team is starting another season; hear how they got their startup, and their goals for the future. [vimeo 61733950 nolink]

Martial artist trains mind, body, and spirit

Mollie-Emma O'Neil, DEC Crew
March 13, 2013
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Sophomore Lexi Ritter has been involved in Cuong Nhu for almost nine years now. She has her brown belt, but had to go through both the youth and adult curriculum to achieve her level of skill now. [vimeo 61733717 nolink]