The Journal Online

Limiting Holiday Fun

Virus causes people to gather in small groups for Thanksgiving

Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer • December 1, 2020

In true 2020 fashion, the pandemic now puts limits on the amount of interaction between people more than ever. With Thanksgiving coming up, the CDC advises people to only celebrate...

MMS Fire Destroys Classroom

STEM lab destroyed, entire campus forced into online learning until after Thanksgiving break

Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer • November 16, 2020

Due to an electrical problem at McCarroll Middle School, a fire broke out in the STEM classroom and left the contents unsalvageable. It not only left the classroom in ruins, but the heavy...

Eagles Fly

Lady Eagles, Eagles place 2nd, 5th at regional race in Lubbock

Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer • November 12, 2020

Cross country competed at regionals in Lubbock, Texas for the second straight year on Monday and Tuesday. “Right now it’s all about the mind game for us because Coach Park has already...

New, Improved iPhone 12

Apple introduces updated device for 2020

Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer • November 4, 2020

On October 13, Apple debuted their latest iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. While Apple currently accepts pre-orders for the iPhone 12, the iPhone mini pre-orders start on November 6. The new...

Placing Ballots Makes a Difference

First time voters reveal experience at polls

Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer • October 28, 2020

It’s 2020 and once again the hot topic surrounding most communities is the election. Arguments about who someone votes for and why their preferred candidate is better than the other plague every...

Eagles Make Waves to Start Season

Fall swim takes off amid pandemic

Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

Swim season is in full swing for the Decatur Eagles. With their practices well under way the Eagles are as ready as ever for the next meet at Fit-N-Wise this afternoon. “We are looking forward...

Band Stands

District builds BBMB spirit area behind south end zone to share with Eagle Dolls

Chris Lopez, Staff Writer • October 9, 2020

Peering over the field, the Big Blue Marching Band now resides in a new place they recognize as a permanent home. After enduring closely spaced stands built of concrete, the marching band easily adjusted...

Homecoming Happenings

Eagles 'Rock On' in spite of safety adjustments to traditional celebrations

Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer • October 6, 2020

Homecoming week just hit DHS, and the theme days are in full swing. Emphasizing the overall theme of homecoming this year, "Rock On, Eagles", the dress up days are as follows: Mosh Pit Monday, Band...

Rough Start to School

Students, families weigh benefits, risks to returning to campus in person

Chris Lopez, Staff Writer • September 30, 2020

The 2020-21 school year began in mid-August, but not without issue and various inconveniences for those involved. The year 2020 already brought a wide variety of challenges over and over again,...

New Six Weeks Allows for Fresh Start

At home learners return choose return to campus with start of new grading period

Chris Lopez, Staff Writer • September 26, 2020

The start of the 2020-2021 school year gave the student body the choice to either complete school from home or attend classes in person, on campus. Due to student fears of spreading or coming in contact...