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Activities Around Town

Indulge In Decatur's Exclusive Pastimes
Nathan Martin, Staff Writer May 24, 2017

Many students at Decatur High School believe that the City of Decatur offers little in the area of recreational activities. However, they simply don’t see all the joyful experiences Decatur offers...

Photo credit: Faith Myers

Holiday Consumerism

Traditional practices morphed into materialism by shoppers
Faith Myers, Photography Editor/ Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Every holiday is intended to celebrate something significant in history. Easter is intended to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christmas his birth, and Thanksgiving to express gratefulness...

College 101

College 101

Previous Journal Editor Shares Advice with Seniors
Nancy Torres, Previous Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2016

Hello, seniors! I hope you are all enjoying your last few months of high school before moving onto the next chapter of your life! Take advantage of these last few months in high school. Don’t stress...

Prom Pressures

Prom Pressures

Dance of the year brings high stress levels
Madeline Smith, Staff Writer April 12, 2016

Prom. A night that’s filled with laughter, dancing, and most importantly, memories with fellow classmates. Many will remember prom for the rest of their lives, and some will only remember it...

Scheduled for Change

Scheduled for Change

Adopting new timetable to cause problems
Madeline Smith, Staff Writer April 5, 2016

Recently Decatur has been using the same schedule, but now things might be changing. Students currently attend all classes Monday through Wednesday, but on Thursday and Friday they attend evens,...

Money Management

Money Management

Finance tips for teens
Allan Allsbrooks, Webmaster February 18, 2016

When receiving my very first paycheck, I was so excited that I had to spend it. I wasn’t aware of the importance of money back then. Now I want to save my money and become independent so I can create...

New Year, New Me

New Year, New Me

Staffers reflect on the school year
Staff January 21, 2016

Lexie Chapman With an old year behind us and a new year in front of us, people usually decide that now is the best time to make “resolutions” to change themselves for the better. I have always...

A New Way to Touch

A New Way to Touch

Apple Reveals New Technology for Users
Allan Allsbrooks, Webmaster November 12, 2015

Apple has brought a new way to view and access your desktop: the click-wheel, the multi-touch display, and 3D touch. The new iPhone 6S is the most advanced phone on the market, with a new A9 chip, 3D Touch...

Leave Them Be

Leave Them Be

Animal hunting needs to stop
Racha'el Ussery, Staff Writer April 9, 2015

I’ll admit it. In prehistoric times, hunting played an important role in human survival. But come on now, it’s 2015 and the world is more advanced than it ever has been. Is hunting still used for survival...

All About Love

All About Love

Staffer reflects on the meaning of love
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer February 25, 2015

Love is a word that casually gets tossed around time and time again. For instance “I love those shoes” or young couples telling each other “I love you.” I feel that people are just in love with...

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