The Acta Diurna
Photographic Proof: Altamont Students Can Write News Stories, Dunk in PJs and Crocs
The Altamont community prides itself on developing well-rounded, multi-skilled, resilient students. Sportswriter Frasier Horton caught this photo of Acta Diurna colleague Richard Terrell proving our success in that endeavor by dunking despite wearing PJs and crocs.
Read More →Review: Tyler, The Creator's IGOR Deserves Its Awards
Tyler, The Creator's IGOR won the Grammy for best rap album in 2020. Altamont's Campbell Hughey thinks that was the right choice. He explains why and describes, reviews, and rates each song for you.
Read More →They Have Arrrived: Facts and Myths about Mosquito Prevention
Alden DuMontier shares ways to keep mosquitos at bay and explains common misconceptions.
Read More →The Story Behind the Story: Season 2 of the True Crime Podcast "White Lies"
"White Lies" is a critically acclaimed podcast that investigates crimes that make some white people uncomfortable. Altamont's Campbell Hughey, the nephew of one of the creators, dives into the making of Season 2, "The Men on the Roof."
Read More →It's Fast and It Lasts, but Porter Puts Processed Food on Blast
Sure they're convenient and taste good, but The Acta Diurna's Joe Porter doesn't think processed foods are worth the associated serious health concerns, and he's got studies to back that up.
Read More →We Can Travel Around the World. Why's It So Hard To Get Across Town?
New Birmingham-area driver David Borasino ponders the mysteries of area traffic.
Read More →Hot Take: Southpark Is Offensive, Brilliant, and Misunderstood
Every year, seventh graders at Altamont write a persuasive piece on a topic of their choosing. The writers of the best pieces are offered a chance to be published in The Acta Diurna. Noah Rotenstreich agreed to have his work published here. All he asks is that you read the whole thing before judging.
Read More →Taylor Swift Writes about Life ... Including ALTAMONT Life?
Is it possible that Taylor Swift had Altamont in mind when she was writing the songs on her "Folklore" album? If that seems unlikely to you, read this piece by Altamont's AJ Gallitz.
Read More →Knight Life, Vol. 1: Just Playing Ping Pong
Welcome to Knight Life, a new series of photos that capture moments of daily life at Altamont.
Read More →Knight Life, Vol. 2: Walking with Empathy
Welcome to the second installment of Knight Life, a series of photos that capture moments of daily life at Altamont.
Read More →Knight Life, Vol. 3: Dragons, Dancing, and Chinese New Year
Welcome to the third installment of Knight Life, a series of photos that capture moments of daily life at Altamont.
Read More →Knight Life, Vol. 4: Art and Leadership
Welcome to the fourth installment of Knight Life, a series of photos that capture moments of daily life in the Altamont community.
Read More →Knight Life, Vol. 5: Will the Eggs Survive?
It's not an Alabama IVF question, but a physics experiment conducted by Ms. Kalchik's students. Welcome to the fifth installment of Knight Life, a series of photographs that capture moments of daily life at Altamont.
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