Cullen Durant: General Assignment, Photographer

Maddy Grant: Sports, Editor

Lottie Kanter: Education, Editor

Claire Nichols: Sports, Arts & Culture, Environment

Mose Stephens: General Assignment, Arts & Culture, Sports

Aaradhya Vedre Kyanam: General Assignment, Health, Sports

Different Tactics, Same Goal: Trump Deportations Taking Away Everyone’s Rights

By Mose Stephens

As of this writing, the Trump administration has deported at least 137 people under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and stripped more than thousand international students and scholars of their visas. In both situations, there seems to be an alarming lack of due process, the very thing in the Constitution that protects us from the government. This is just one of many examples of the Trump Administration attempting to overstep the judicial branch of government, and this should alarm every American citizen. Read More

An Insider View from a Historic Theater Journey

By Lottie Kanter

In December of 2024, at the state level of the Trumbauer theater festival and competition, the Altamont theater group received an award for “Best in Show” for our performance of Single Rider. The following March, we were on our way to the Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) in Maryland to perform our show in the largest theater in Baltimore. Eight months ago, when auditions were just beginning, nobody in the cast could have imagined that our hard work and commitment would land us at a national conference. Read More

Patience (and Good Sources) Are a Virtue: Bad Info Makes Bad Situations Worse

By Cullen Durant

A couple weeks ago, I came across a story on TikTok about a comedy influencer who had recently passed away. Her name was Alysha Burney, and she was very well-known on YouTube and TikTok for her skits. When the news broke that she passed away, for two days straight, TikTok was covered in misinformation and disinformation as rumors about the circumstances of her death circulated around. Read More

Swinging (and Coaching) for Success: Baseball Area Champs on the Rise

By Maddy Grant

With swinging bats and cheering crowds, Altamont baseball is rising and starting to make a name for itself. After years of extensive repair and remodeling, the program appears to be on the right track for success in the seasons ahead. Everything seems fresh with new players, great coaches, and even larger crowds. Don’t believe me? Visit Comer Field and see for yourself. Read More

Extra Extracurriculars? Challenging Classes? Altamont Students Themselves on How They Balance It All

By Claire Nichols

Altamont students are known for participating in a wide variety of extracurriculars. But those activities take up a lot of time and energy. Late nights and large workloads can be overwhelming, especially during a busier-than-normal week. So many students wonder how it can all be balanced. The Acta Diurna interviewed some typically well-rounded students to get tips and strategies. Read More

Feature Photo

Julianna Anderson gets her face painted at Altamont’s 2025 May Day celebration.

(Dan Carsen)