Weighing In on the New Year
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
Powerlifting season is underway and once again Coaches Scott Warner and Ty Lang lead the teams through each meet. The Eagles sent three people to state last year, and they hope to repeat the success again this year. “Last year we sent three to state, and we think they can return to that stage agai...
Old Traditions, New Spin
Nathan Martin, Assistant Editor
January 14, 2020
The Babylonians remain known as the culture that started the New Year’s resolutions, which occurred over 4,000 years ago. In that time, the people of Babylon made resolutions to gods, setting them to pay back debts in the upcoming months. While the calendar started in March for them, modern day American...
Merry Swishmas
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
Hoops season begins with district play later this month, and both teams bring high aspirations for the 2019-2020 season. Decatur mens, and women’s teams both began the season strong in late November with two top ten rankings. “I think that our schedule is tough for sure,” junior Samuel Wr...
Red-Nosed Trouble
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2020
Since the movie appeared on television in 1964, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” continues to charm audiences with the heartwarming story of a little reindeer learning to appreciate his unique nose, something we all need to learn. Unfortunately, this treasured classic recently received an onslaught ...
Political Unrest Sparks Conspiracy
Nathan Martin, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2019
People took to Twitter last month in order to express their grievances that come along with a growing population of people protesting certain issues. It remains hard to list all the countries that face this political and social discontent, and one map on Twitter exceeded just over 25 countries that held si...
Eagles Soaring High
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Rolling through the season with a 9-0 record, the Eagles refuse to slow down anytime soon. Tonight at Eagle Stadium they put their undefeated record on the line against the 8-1 Gainesville Leopards. “I’m excited to play because we are having a really good season,” sophomore Karter Houchin said...
Red Ribbon Week
Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
Across America, students and teachers annually participate in a ‘Red Ribbon Week’ with efforts to dissuade drug use. Started in 1985 by California to honor the death of a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent murdered by drug traffickers, the week long awareness continues to affect peopl...
Fears – A Walk and Talk
Lindsay Gogniat, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Lindsay Gogniat discovers the fears of Decatur students and staff
Wise County Boo Bash
Eden Jones, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
The 2019 Boo Bash took place on Sunday, October 27. Many people in the community participated by dressing up and handing out candy. While walking around, photographers took pictures of everyone wearing a costume, including the dogs. Many ‘characters’ attended the boo bash, including Cleopatra,...
Judging Kindness
Eden Jones, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Everyone feels lost sometimes. Everyone suffers from long, stressful days. Everyone feels afraid. However, it makes for a dangerous mix when all three of these come together at one time. This happened in the case of Amber Guyger, formerly a Dallas police officer. Guyger sat in the courtroom fighting...
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