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Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy and excellence in members of the Athens community.

The ODYSSEY Media Group interviewed various Clarke Central High School couples on their favorite memories, thoughts on each other and traditions in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Since nonprofit organization Lydia’s Place was founded by motivational speaker April Farlow in 2017, it has grown into a program fully committed to meeting the needs of those aging out of the foster care system.

After falling short in the 1984 state championship, the 1985 varsity football Gladiators turned their heartbreak into history, bringing CCHS its third football state title.

While caffeinated drinks can seemingly benefit CCHS students, they come with negative side effects.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff highlight spooky stories as Halloween approaches on Oct. 31.

Since the 90s, the tattoo industry in Athens has been a robust ecosystem of shops and artists who work to balance the legacies from past shops with their own artistic and business ventures.

Love.Craft Athens, a disability-inclusive art studio, fosters community and independence through productive and meaningful creativity.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled seven stories about Hispanic heritage and culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

As the first month of the 2025-26 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers reflect on their previous jobs, goals for the year and lives before teaching.

Georgia lawmakers grapple with how to balance federal law and personal safety amidst rising gun violence rates within the state.

The deadly Apalachee High School shooting has cast a new spotlight on CCHS safety and security.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 59th Classic City Championship at 3 p.m. on Aug. 16 in CSHS’ Water-Wilkins Stadium.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled nine of their stories from the past month about women and women’s history in honor of Women’s History Month.

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy and excellence in members of the Athens community.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has chosen 15 of our favorite stories celebrating Black History, Excellence and Joy from the past three years.

There are various factors that contribute to the climate at CCHS, all of which can build inclusivity and a productive learning environment.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled stories of CCHS and Athens community events and experiences in honor of Holocaust Memorial Day on Jan. 27.

Wild Women Outdoors, a CCHS club created at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, was established to help students gain more confidence to explore the outdoors safely.

As popularity and attendance at CCHS football games increase, CCHS and CCSD administrators continue to adapt and evolve measures against possible violence.

School communities in the Athens area are grappling with the mental health effects of the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball teams will play against Cedar Shoals High School in the Aikns Ford Arena on Dec. 20.

The League of Step gives children a way to connect with their history through dance.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group Editorial Board spoke with students and advisors from around the world at the 2024 National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. about their reactions to the results of the 2024 presidential election.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete in the 2024-25 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA State Football Championship playoffs against Houston County High School on Nov. 15.

When the polls open on Nov. 5, citizens from all over the United States will have a say in who leads the country for the next four years.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has highlighted spooky stories as Halloween approaches on Oct. 31.

he ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled twelve of its best stories celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month.

As the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers reflect on their previous jobs, goals for the year and lives before teaching.

From unhealthy weight loss to social media diets, beauty and body standards are negatively impacting CCHS’ female students.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 58th Classic City Championship at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Following the death of Augusta University student Laken Riley in Athens, the call for education surrounding women’s safety has risen in the Athens community and at CCHS.

The Georgia High School Association permitted NIL deals for high school athletes on Oct. 2, 2023, changing the game in high school sports, literally and figuratively.

The Athens Community Career Academy’s newly-opened Yellow Jacket Bistro and refurbished kitchen allows culinary students to take their hands-on learing to new heights.

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy, and excellence in members of the Athens community.

The CCHS girls and boys varsity basketball teams will compete against Cedar Shoals High School on Jan. 20, with the varsity basketball cheerleading team supporting them.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker recaps the varsity softball, varsity volleyball, varsity girls cross country, varsity boys cross country and One-Act Play after their competition seasons have concluded.

On Sept. 21, an event was held to commemorate the naming of Linnentown Lane.

As the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers and staff reflect on their time at CCHS so far, their lives before teaching, their hopes for the future and their advice for students.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Cedar Shoals High School in the 57th Classic City Championship at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at CSHS’ Waters-Wilkins Stadium.

Italian foreign exchange student and CCHS senior Clarissa De Santis has been taking CCHS by storm during her senior year, despite it being her first time living in the United States.

The ODYSSEY Media Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with alumni, friends and family on March 18.

Columbia’s Soda City Market is brimming with local businesses. One such business has greatly benefited from the use of social media to further expand their customer base.

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy, and excellence in members of the Athens community.

From damaged fixtures, graffiti, fights and engaging in unhealthy behaviors like vaping, many factors are negatively impacting CCHS students’ ability to use the bathroom at school.

The CCHS varsity basketball team will take on Jefferson High School in their Region 8-AAAAA game on their Senior Night at 7:30 p.m. on Feb.6 in the Competition Gym.

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner has dedicated himself to CCSD throughout his 16-year career by focusing on his impact on the systems he supports.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer examines every CCHS winter sport’s season outlook.

Senatorial Candidate Herschel Walker, R-Ga, and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga, will be competing for a Senate position during the general election on Nov. 8.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers discuss the best Halloween songs, the best (and worst) costumes, trick-or-treating for teens, Disney classics, and the new “Hellraiser” movie.

Members of the CCHS Engineering III class are raising money for a robotics competition by selling Rocktopi.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer examines how CCHS fall sports have fared thus far into the season.

CCHS welcomed over 24 new teachers at the beginning of the school year.

After sampling from different local restaurants, members of the Variety Staff conclude that Thai Spoon and D92 Korean BBQ provide the best noodle soup dishes in Athens.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Cedar Shoals High School in the 56th edition of the Classic City Championship at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

As the number of school shootings and lockdowns spike across the nation, demand for better security protocols rises at CCHS community.

2006 CCHS alumna and new assistant varsity girls basketball coach Cherrelle Pass returns after coaching at several high schools, bringing a refined set of coaching values.

In addition to preparing delicious Jamaican food, local restaurant Rashe’s Cuisine is active in both educating and supporting the Athens community.

Some students at CCHS feel uncomfortable using exclusively gendered restrooms, but the administration has limited space in the school to implement a gender-neutral option.

UGA research assistant Damaris Dunn spoke with CCHS senior Multicultural Literature classes about fostering Black joy as a part of students’ research on homeplaces.

Students of Color Achieving and Pursuing Excellence (SCAPE) was founded at CCHS in 2019 with a mission to academically and socially support students of color in high-level classes.

Senior Anna Tenner has become a leader in the Drama Program through her passion and commitment to theater.

Clarke Central High School welcomed over 30 new teachers at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. As the semester ends, let’s take a moment to recognize the newest members of our CCHS family.

The 55th Classic City Championship, which is taking place at Clarke Central High School in the Billy Henderson Stadium, will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel García-Pozo talks with Amber Wallin, a 2009 CCHS alumna, a former ODYSSEY staffer and a social media personality today, about what led her to become a comedian.

CCHS Associate Principal Reginald Thomas has been teaching at CCHS for 23 years and hopes to leave an impact on the school community through the various positions he has held.

Throughout her life, CCHS senior Anastasia Mack has found joy and freedom through her art.

CCHS fine arts department teacher and 1977 CCHS alumna Harriet Anderson plans to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year and reflects on her experience at CCHS.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement held a vigil and libation ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall on May 4 to honor the enslaved people buried in unmarked graves beneath them and celebrate the Athens Day of Jubilee. During a reconstruction project, it was discovered that Baldwin Hall was built over top African-American remains from the Jackson Street Cemetery.

A Ceramics I course will be offered at CCHS for the 2021-22 school year, which will be focused on making both sculptural and functional forms of clay pieces by hand.

A unique school year has called for a change in the CCHS yearbook staff’s process of making the annual Gladius yearbook.

In response to recent anti-Asian attacks, Athens organizations such as the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and SOUL are working to support Asian-Americans.

The Taco Stand, an iconic local restaurant, reopened in 2021 with a new co-owner Mark Opel, on Jan. 1, reminding some Athenians of their memories of the original restaurant.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial crisis for many local Athens business owners, but many are finding ways to solve problems and keep their storefronts open.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted co-owners of The Plate Sale, Michael and Shyretha Sheats, to commit to their once casual pop-up restaurant full-time.

This year’s ODYSSEY Media Group staff members and Journalism 1 students attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s “Rise Up” spring convention, which took place through an online platform March 4 through 7.

The Athens African American Self-guided Tour compiled by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation provides community members with a guide to explore key Black history sites around town varying from businesses to schools. Here are five sites that stand out from the tour.

Meet the 2020-21 Journalism I class!

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

CCHS varsity girls basketball point guard Na’kia Rucker, a senior, is known for her work ethic and her willingness to help others.

During her 15-year career, CCHS Assistant Principal Latinda Dean has gone from English teacher to instructional coach to administrator, driven by a passion for helping students.

Remote learning has revealed challenges for the CCHS student body, making it difficult for teachers to provide quality instruction.

Contact tracing has become a significant method for tracking COVID-19 cases at CCHS.

The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a finalist for the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest award, the Pacemaker, on Nov. 5.

With the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election coming up on Nov. 3, the ODYSSEY Media Group recounts the last four years in U.S politics.

In preparation for the Classic City Championship game on Sept. 8, Odyssey Media Group Staffers sat down for Q&As with Cedar Shoals High School head football coach LeRoy Ryals and Clarke Central High School head football coach David Perno.

Clarke Central High School senior Cameron Stokes is a stand-out basketball and baseball player with a story that is bigger than just athletics.

Ranging from braids to kinky afros, these illustrations represent the various natural hairstyles worn…

Clarke Central High School alumni reflect on their experiences moving from a student to staff position.

The natural hair movement has changed a lot since the 1960s, and these changes have greatly affected African American women.

At Clarke Central High School and around the nation, differences between how male and female students are taught and engage in class can cause female students to have less confidence.

From March 6 through 8, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism 1 and iliad Literary-Art magazine attended the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference.

The desegregation of the Clarke County School District affects the educational experiences of students in the district both socially and academically to this day.

In January, Clarke Central High School announced that CCHS will switch to a block schedule, starting in the 2020-21 school year.

The Clarke Central High School Black Culture Club performed its Black History Month program on Feb. 21 in the Mell Auditorium.

Preparations are being made at Clarke Middle School to undergo renovations and a possible rebuild.

Although many Clarke Central High School students recognize Juuling as an activity that occurs among the student body, fewer are aware of the potential health consequences.

On Feb. 3, Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham spoke with humor and conviction to members of the Athens community, including students from the Clarke County School District about his life, during the Holmes-Hunter Lecture at the University of Georgia Chapel. Journalism 1 students share what made the trip memorable, and how it affected them.

A compilation of past ODYSSEY articles features multiple stories written for Black History Month.

At the start of the 2020 Oscar awards season, three movies in particular are the frontrunner films most likely to receive the best picture nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards on Feb. 9.

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

Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.

Opened in March, Figment Kombucha is a local kombucha brewery that uses local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique Athens taste.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played Heritage High School boys and girls varsity teams on Dec. 10 in the New Gym.

To rectify the mistreatment of African-American communities during slavery, demands for reparations have recently taken shape in the United States and more locally at the University of Georgia.

The Clarke County School District superintendent and Board of Education face contention following an official complaint that threatens the district’s school accreditation.

Clarke Central High School head cross country coach Mollie Sherman is new to the cross country team in the 2019-20 school year.

In her time in the Clarke County School District, Clarke Central High School Associate Principal Dr. Linda Boza has built deep relationships that helped her fall in love with the school and district.

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team has had 10 different coaches in the past 20 years.

“Across The River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens”, written by Dr. Maxine Pinson Easom and Patsy Hawkins Arnold, acknowledges the origins of East Athens and the city of Athens as a whole.

Clarke Central High School junior Will Harden has a passion for coding.

As the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers and staff reflect on their time at CCHS so far, their lives before teaching, their hopes for the future and their advice for students.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete against town rival, Cedar Shoals High School, on Oct. 4 at Waters-Wilkins Stadium.

Some Clarke Central High School varsity and JV practices this season have been canceled or delayed due to extreme heat.

Since the University of Georgia discovered the buried remains of numerous enslaved people during the renovation of Baldwin Hall, there has been extensive community dialogue about the issue.

1982 Clarke Central High School alumnus and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is the Republican candidate in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race.

Toms Creek Family Farms co-owner Neset Hikmet enjoys the process of running his business and understands the importance of growing fresh, local foods.

The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality rules on Dec. 14 which could affect students and residents of the Clarke County School District.

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means makes Athens his new home upon his hiring as CCSD superintendent in June. Means spoke candidly to Editor-in-Chief Lucia Bermudez about his history in and passion for education as well as his aspirations as superintendent.

Sports Editor Hannah Gale compiles a list of Gladiator athletic events to attend this week.

ODYSSEY Media Group visuals staffer Katie Grace Upchurch previews five shows and movies coming to Netflix in November.

ODYSSEY Media Group Designer Katie Grace Upchurch previews five shows and movies coming soon to Netflix.

Designer Katie Grace Upchurch previews Netflix’s newest releases.

Staff writer Coles Ehlers shines a light on CCHS artists.

Variety writer Emma Ramsay continues the journey across the Classic City in search for the best sushi Athens has to offer.

Staff writer Emma Crane tells you what look you should rock this prom with a quick quiz and Senior Visuals Coordinator Julie Alpaugh reflects on her experiences with the event.

Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch breaks down some of the top shows and movies coming to Netflix in April.

Print Writing Coach Ana Aldridge and staff writer Connor McCage offer two critical insights on “Split,” released on Jan. 20.

On Jan. 17, the Clarke Central High School faculty, parents and students were forwarded a letter from Clarke Country School District Director of Nursing Amy Roark about influenza season. Here is the breakdown.

Across the country, activists have made plans to gather near the U.S. capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 21, the day after the presidential inauguration. Members of the Athens and Clarke Central High School communities are joining the act of solidarity in support of women everywhere.

Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano compiles an interactive map of different New Year celebrations and traditions around the world.

Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down 2016 holiday gift ideas for friends and family.

Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch compiled maps that compare electoral and popular votes from the 2000 and 2016 presidential elections.

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Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down where pairs who lost the presidential election are now.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran discusses the rising graduation rate at CCHS, which has reached over 84 percent.

This past week, the ODYSSEY Media Group visited Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Scholastic Press Association 2016 fall conference. While there, members spoke to people from across the country to gage their reactions to the 2016 election.

Managing Editor Suncana Pavlic complies the polling locations in Clarke County for the Elections taking place on Nov. 8.

As Halloween weekend begins, Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down the creepy clown sightings that has led to mass hysteria over social media.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team beat North Oconee High School 45-21 in Death Valley for CCHS’ annual homecoming game.

The Clarke County School District community is currently recuperating from events that have spurred debates, leaving many feeling that issues and breakdowns have reached a boiling point.

Web Master Sunčana Pavlić complied a package of the 50th Super Bowl predictions for both teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos, by Owen Churchwell and Fear Churchwell.

Staff writer Owen Churchwell made an infographic that depicts the facts about several featured teams in the 2016 playoffs.

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Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down five winter television season premieres to watch and why they are worth checking out.

Are you more Han Solo or Kylo Ren? Find out here. Quiz by Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano.

With midterms approaching in the last weeks before Winter Break, here are five tips on how to study to get the best grades possible

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” came out Nov. 20. Take this quiz to find out which character you are most like.

As concussions amongst high school athletes have become a serious issue in the sports world, the Clarke Central High School athletic association has taken an approach to prevent them.

Clarke Central High School wrestlers have begun dieting and exercising to ensure success in this year’s season, while moving away from unhealthy weight loss strategies.

The print variety staff began their journey across the Classic City in search for the best Athens has to offer with stops at four Latin American restaurants.

Clarke County School District recently released various statistics about the poverty in Athens Clarke County.

Chris Borland’s decision to quit football due to concerns regarding traumatic brain injury is rational. But what about those who can’t?

Freshman Delia Adamson explores how the Student Government Association has changed initiative over the past years.

The weather yet again takes a toll on Clarke Central’s tennis team; if the regional tournament can not happen this week than the team will not qualify for state.

GoFundMe.com, an online fundraising source, has recently become very popular with various clubs throughout Clarke Central High School.

Rapes are at a record high at universities in the U.S, however colleges are doing little to bring justice to victims.

Academics trump athletics in the high school arena, and the Georgia High School Association eligibility policy, which states a student has to be passing five classes to play a sport, puts a fair emphasis on academics.

Many athletes like to snack on junk food after a practice or game. Junk…

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

With Halloween around the corner, ODYSSEY reviews Carrie, the Zombie Survival Guide and gives a sneak peak to a special event at CCHS library.

On Oct. 9, the seniors won the second powderpuff football game 42-7.