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Hendershot’s Coffee hosted its monthly “Beats, Rhyme and LIFE” event, hosted by CSHS social studies department teacher Montu Miller, on Sept. 11.

It’s hard to explain the terror of being a black man in America until you witness people who look just like you murdered once a month. I’m 6’2”, young and black, why should I even have to consider putting on a hoodie every morning?

Variety Staffers Angel Tejada and Aliyah Wymbs review winter holiday songs and movies.

Nonprofit organization U-Lead Athens provides services to aid underdocumented students, but has faced challenges due to the ongoing pandemic.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman talks with English department teacher Grace Crumpton about her new Contemporary Literature class, which will focus on modern poetry.

A collection of articles published on the ODYSSEY Media Group website features examples of Black excellence from around the Athens community.

Journalism 1 staffer Grace Lang looks back on the best albums of the 2010’s now that 2020 has arrived.

Clarke Central High School senior Jay Kelly’s passion for rapping has allowed him to connect to his community despite his reserved nature.

On Dec. 16, 2018, 2014 Clarke Central High School alumnus James Quinton Lumpkin, V passed away. He was remembered by his high school journalism adviser at his celebration of life on Dec. 20, 2018.

On October 21, 41 students from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference.

The National Scholastic Press Association announced nominees for its highest honor, the Pacemaker award. Clarke Central High School’s student newsmagazine was named a nominee.

Co-Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano discusses the impact students can have on gun control following the Parkland, Florida shooting in February.

On March 24, a March for Our Lives rally, organized by UGA’s Keep the G Gun-Free, Moms Demand Action and Athens-Anti Discrimination Movement, was held in Athens along side nation-wide protests for gun control in the United States.

Black Culture Club President Jurnee Louder shares her experiences with BCC and its importance for Clarke Central High School students.

Students from ODYSSEY Media Groups Journalism 1 and Convergence classes traveled to Columbia, SC for the Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-4.

Senior Copy Editor Jordan Rhym reflects on the 2018 Holmes-Hunter Lecture presented by University of Georgia 1963 graduate Charlayne Hunter-Gault.

Clarke Central High School students attend a lecture by University of Georgia pioneer and journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, who was one of the first Black students to attend UGA.

Clarke Central High School freshman Jocelyn Ray grew up in Superior, Colorado, and after moving to Athens in 2017, she is having to adjust to a new sky.

The Clarke Central High School International Baccalaureate/ODYSSEY hosted a Moderated Discussion with Dr. Demond Means, Clarke County School District Superintendent, on Dec. 6.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Carrollton High School in the first round of the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs on Nov. 10.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team came up with a win against the Oconee County Warriors on Aug. 25.

Members of the Clarke County School District community had the opportunity to meet newly appointed superintendent Dr. Demond Means and learn about his visions for the future of the district.

Clarke Central High School Student Government Association adviser Shannon Biggs reflects on her first year as the SGA adviser and what the program plans to accomplish before the 2016-17 school year comes to an end.

Clarke Central High School’s Student Government Association members are planning for the annual Powderpuff game and hope to begin recruiting for the game during the week of March 20.

The Clarke Central High School girls varsity soccer team lost to Flowery Branch High School on March 17.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group traveled to Columbia, S.C. for the 2017 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-5.

Curator for the “Bittersweet Winds” exhibit Richie Plass explains the purpose of his exhibit.

Print News Editor Delia Adamson writes a letter to her best friend and Broadcast Editor Karla Dougan, who survived a car accident on Dec. 31, 2016.

Editors for the ODYSSEY Media Group attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Indianapolis, IN on Nov. 10-13.

Professor of Language and Literacy Education Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor discusses her involvement with bringing Rose of Athens to perform at CCHS for Poe-tober and Poe-tober within Athens.

Clarke Central graduate and security guard Jillian Anderson has taken a new turn in her career. From CCHS to Albany State University, Anderson pursued a career in computer science but now her eyes are set on a professional basketball career.

On April 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team vs. Franklin County High School game was held. The game marked the last regular season game with Senior Night.

On April 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team vs. Franklin County High School game was held.

The Clarke Central High School program played Franklin County High School on April 21 at Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS’ Senior Night.

The Gladiators finish off the season with a 4-3 win against Lanier after a long, 12-inning game. The team also recognized seniors Noah Fairbairn, Trip Thompson and Garrett Holland.

Members of Clarke Central High School’s iliad, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, and ODYSSEY Online attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention for the tenth year.

Hip-Hop group Run The Jewels came to Atlanta on their world tour after releasing their third studio album “Run The Jewels 3” on Jan. 21.

Hannah Gale talks with physical education teacher and head wrestling coach, Tim Stoudenmire about the upcoming wrestling season and how the team hopes to do.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 12-15.

Head boys varsity basketball coach Andre McIntyre speaks on his expectations for the 2015-16 basketball season.

The varsity softball team is going to the 8-AAAAA regional tournament for the first time in eight years on Sept. 28.

Sophomore Jordan Rhym reflects on the good and the bad of having a sibling leave for college.

As the school year comes to an end, Clarke Central High School principal Dr. Robbie P. Hooker reflects on the year.

Upon walking into the main entrance of Clarke Central High School, visitors see a sliding glass window with a laminated sign that reads ‘FRONT OFFICE.’ Tucked away behind those windows sits Linda Glenn at her desk, a CCHS graduate and current secretary of 12 years.

Due to the ongoing construction at Clarke Central High School this year, the Advanced Placement exams will be given at an alternative site.

The University of Georgia Student Tate Center held the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association banquet on April 3, 2015 to celebrate the achievements of student journalists throughout the state.

The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team is reflecting on their current region record and figuring how to improve in order to make the playoffs.

On March 20, the girls’ varsity soccer team lost 0-3 against Apalachee High School while the boys’ varsity team won 1-4.

The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team were defeated 4-1 by Apalachee…

Visuals Coordinator Chad Rhym shoots the Varsity boys track meet on March 21 at Cedar Shoals.

Condor Chocolates, located at 1658 S Lumpkin St, ensures their chocolate comes from specific…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 41 members of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, ODYSSEY Online, ODTV and Iliad Literary-Art Magazine participated in the University of South Carolina’s Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s convention in Columbia, S.C.

Clarke Central High School’s varsity girls basketball team defeated Oconee High School with a score of 57-44 on Jan. 17. The boys team followed with a score of 67-55.

Clarke Central High School foreign language department teacher Aaron Gibbs incorporates his passion for basketball into teaching Spanish.

Over Clarke Central High School’s Winter Break construction around the school continued.

Clarke Central High School will host East Hall and Winder Barrow High Schools on Dec. 16 in the Stoudenmire Bowl, a tri-meet between three wrestling teams each coached by a Stoudenmire brother.

13 members of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Newsmagazine staff attended the “We the Media” National High School Journalism Convention in Washington, D.C. from Nov. 6 – 9. The convention, organized by the Journalism Education Association-National Scholastic Press Association, hosted over 6200 attendants from across the globe.

2nd and Charles is a new store in Athens that offers customers a variety of amusing items much like recently closed local store Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother.

Seniors Sam Thompson and Addie Downs perform as part of Clarke Central High School’s…

Dictionary.com defines passion as “A strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything,”. One’s passion can be anything. For me, that something is collecting and learning instruments.

Chad Rhym and Karla Dougan anchor the first episode of Season 2.

Clarke Central High School’s C-Team lost on Aug. 29 to Madison County 12-14.

medley of radiant lights flashed around the stage as the emotions of young musicians spilled out into the crowd. On June 14 and July 19, a handful of the best youth musicians in Athens perform together in their Grand Finale show at Nuci’s Space in Athens, Ga.

On May 2, the Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team faced off against Dunwoody in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs. The Gladiators advanced on 3-0 and will play again on May 6.

Members of Clarke Central’s Iliad Literary-Art Magazine, Odyssey Online, ODTV and Odyssey Newsmagazine recieve accolades from state competition.

The varsity basketball seniors have played together nearly all their lives. With bonds so strong, it seems like the …

Forty-five members of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, Odyssey Online, ODTV and Iliad Literary-Art Magazine participated in the University of South Carolina’s Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s #NoFilter convention in Columbia, S.C. from Feb. 28 – March 2, along with more than 450 other students from across the Southeast.

He was born and raised in Compton, CA. He has tattoos that sleeve his arms and dreadlocks that drape down his face. He’s taller than average, standing at six feet three inches. He is an African American.

The girls’ varsity basketball team won 66-48 against Cedar Shoals High School while the boys’ varsity team won 67-51.

The boys’ varsity basketball team won 64-71 against Gainesville High School.

The boys’ varsity basketball team won 60-53 against Oconee High School while the girls won 52-38.

Clarke Central High School head varsity boys basketball coach Andre McIntyre believes experience and camaraderie will be the keys to a successful 2013-14 campaign.

Sports fans frequently turn on their television sets and tune in to watch their favorite teams or the game of the week. Within the last decade, sports broadcasting has extended its reach to encompass the Internet, mobile devices and new technological advances.

Clarke Central High School wins 45-15 in the City Championship game against Cedar Shoals High School.

Clarke Central High School head varsity football coach Ahren Self stood behind his defense before the 47th meeting between the Gladiators and cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School.

On Oct.17, the Clarke Central High School volleyball team lost to Whitewater High School in the first round of the state playoffs 3-0.

The 9th annual Darius goes West days kicked off with a drive-in movie, barbecue, mini carnival along with other activities.

Photos from Camp Amped session 2 grand finale.

Despite the millions of people who are openly gay, the number in the world of sports is slim.

There’s a place deep in the pines of the Tar Heel state where the streams calmly trickle down and the grass is vibrantly green.

On May 8, in the second round of the state soccer tournament, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team defeated Riverwood High School 3-0.

On May 2, CCHS hosted the first annual powderpuff games. The senior girls won 14-0 against the junior girls.

Photos from prom on April 27 at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

Sam Thompson moderates a debate about the NBA, with Chad Rhym and Kevin Mobley.

The University of Georgia Men’s and Women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Alabama on April 14, capturing the Southeastern Conference regular season titles for both programs.

Photos of Team Athens vs. J-Town on April 13.

By MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Web Staff Football will be back soon and here to debate if…

On Jan. 5, Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried became the first NBA player in history to join the gay rights group, “Athlete Ally,” aimed at fighting homophobia in sports.

Photo by Jeff Haynes and courtesy of the Baltimore Sun. On April 3, five days prior to tip-off, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s president John Doleva called the University of Louisville’s head coach Rick Pitino, alongside seven other inductees.

Photos from Walk with Grace on April 5, 2013

The highly anticipated third album from the outlandish leader of the rap group Odd Future, Tyler the Creator has released his new album titled Wolf.

Sam Thompson moderates Chad Rhym and Kevin Mobley’s debate about the final four in March Madness 2013.

The issue of water conservation, a key component to the ongoing environmentalist movement, was brought to the attention of residents in Athens, Ga. on March 22 by way of the EcoFocus Film Festival.

Studying should be required and emphasized for student-athletes.

Team chemistry is not created in a lab; it takes trust and friendship.

According to a piece on ESPN’s Outside the Lines, an Emmy Award-winning investigative series, aired in Dec. 2009, the percentage of African American basketball players in the National Basketball League is 71.8, internationals account for 18.3 percent, and the percentage of White Americans is 9.9.

Photos from a CCHS Wrestling meet on January 26, 2013.

Photos from the Clarke Central High School vs. Cedar Shoals High School 2013 basketball game