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Luke Novak and Adrien Tirouvanziam
The NFL’s hundredth season has already been a historic year. After a slow start, the Baltimore Ravens went on a 12-game win streak, taking away the New England Patriots’ undefeated record and winning close battles against the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills. During a three game stretch, the top-ranked Ravens outscored their opponents 135-26, and the likely MVP Lamar Jackson broke the single-season rushing record for a quarterback, with 1206 yards. Meanwhile, the NFC is packed with top teams, and while top wide receiver Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints are out, every remaining team has a valid path to the Super Bowl.
Decatur High School’s football season came to an end on Friday, Nov. 15th with a playoff loss at Buford High School. However, the 2019-2020 football season was one to remember...
Luke Novak and Adrien Tirouvanziam
The NFL’s hundredth season has already been a historic year. After a slow start, the Baltimore Ravens went on a 12-game win streak, taking away the New England Patriots’ undefeated record and winning close battles against the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills. During a three game stretch, the top-ranked Ravens outscored their opponents 135-26, and the likely MVP Lamar Jackson broke the single-season rushing record for a quarterback, with 1206 yards. Meanwhile, the NFC is packed with top teams, and while top wide receiver Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints are out, every remaining team has a valid path to the Super Bowl.
Warriors went from a revolutionary dynasty to a laughing stock; What happened to them?
December 6, 2019
The 2019-2020 NBA season is underway and the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty is over. They were thrashed by the Atlanta Hawks on Dec. 2, losing by 25 points, have a current record of 4-18, and are 15th place in the western conference. They are suffering from injuries of key players, the departure of Kevin Durant, and have the worst defensive efficiency in the league.
Atlanta to host the next democratic debate: Predictions and Thoughts
November 19, 2019
The debate is likely to focus on common topics of the first four debates, such as healthcare reform, immigration, gun control, and the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
December 14, 2019
The new, self-titled album by The Who was released a week ago. This is the first album by the band in thirteen years, and is simply titled “WHO”.
‘So Much Fun’ is a nonstop party
September 6, 2019
Read for the answers to the crossword puzzle for the January 2020 issue of Carpe Diem!
Students dress up to fight against human trafficking through Dressember
December 20, 2019
Last year, junior Sophia Norton participated in the worldwide challenge “Dressember” alone, wearing a dress every day in December as a way to raise awareness and money to fight human trafficking. This year, she has formed a team, Decatur’s Dressy Dogs, with fellow juniors, Hally Laney, Mary Katherine Moore, Fiona Mcelroy, Elena Pawloski and Saja Mohammed, raising $1,938.35 as of Dec. 20.
December 3, 2019
On Nov. 12, Jana Johnson-Davis was sworn in as the new school board member, replacing six year board member Annie Caiola, who annouched her resignation effective Aug. 1 with 29 months left in her second term.
DHS graduate fundraises for gender transition
October 14, 2019
At first, Grayson Maxwell, a 2018 DHS graduate, wanted to raise money for his transition on his own. But during 2018 Pride, Maxwell found himself fundraising with his friends. Offering one dollar kisses, he was pleasantly surprised to find a community happy to help.
