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A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 10 to March 16.

Journalism I student Jazlyn González-Albarran shares her dream of success and how she attributes that desire to her parents’ sacrifices.

Clarke Central High School’s iliad Literary-Art Magazine editors will host a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize winner Hua Hsu.

The CCSD was awarded the ASPIRE Grant from the American Association of Adapted Sports Program, jump-starting the establishment of a new adapted sports program.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with Classic City Roller Girl, Angie “Violet Conduct” Cleland about the sport of roller derby and its impact on her.

The 21st Century Community Learning Center is an after-school program at all CCSD middle schools providing students with tutoring and extracurricular opportunities.

CCHS students must take advanatge of the benefits of having a mentor to give advice and share experience.

Study-abroad opportunities are offered to Clarke Central High School students to further the study of foreign languages.

CCHS alumnae Allie Miller and Shayne McBride, co-owners of Washington Square Studio, built a hair salon focused on inclusivity and client relationships.

The CCHS varsity baseball team will look for success in their Region 8-AAAAA game against Loganville High School on March 18.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 3 through March 9.

Clarke Central High School students Molly Harwell and Wyatt Meyer were named top of their classes in the state of Georgia as scholatic journalists.

Head softball coach and physical education department teacher William Lance reflects on the wisdom he’s acquired from ‘being around the block,’ and how he uses it to make Clarke Central High School a better place.

The 2023 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was recognized as one of 17 Pacemaker finalists from across the country.

ODYSSEY Media Group students participated in the 2024 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference in Columbia, South Carolina from March 1-3.

Whether they realize it or not, CCHS students walk in the footsteps of their predecessors on the long road that is Athens history.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker discusses her struggles with understanding her identity as a biracial American and the steps she took to grow her confidence in her culture.

The CCHS Math Team will compete in the 49th Augusta University Math Contest in Augusta, Georgia, against other high schools from across the state.

Clarke Central High School held the Black History Month Program in the E.B Mell Auditorium on Feb. 28.

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

The Black History Program Bake-Off on Feb. 28 will retell the story of African Americans through a historical baking competition.

Extra Special People (ESP), Inc is leaving lasting positive impacts on the Athens community through its dedication to providing opportunities for children and adults with special needs.

The drama club is preparing for their upcoming spring production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Associate Principal Tamika Henson seeks to form connections and fine-tune administrative processes within the CCSD.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Feb. 18 to…

In the first round of the GHSA playoffs on Feb. 21, the first-seeded CCHS boys varsity basketball team were upset by fourth-seeded Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School 77-60.

Sarah Arthur’s novel “Once a Queen” was released Jan. 31 and was a strange compilation of genuinely beautiful language and dishwater-dull storytelling.

Two SkillsUSA members are competing at the state level for the chance to go to national competitions.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with CCHS head varsity and junior varsity wrestling coach Shane McCord about the 2023 wrestling season, which started in October.

Social studies department teacher Lloyd Carrington has been hired to fill the position left by former social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa.

Variety Editor Janie Ripps shares her belief that starting the day off confident and physically ready reflects mentally and inspires productivity.

The CCSD’s declining graduation rate is nothing short of alarming, but before community members panic, they need to recognize the complicated contributing factors.

Managing Editor Maya Clement shares her experience going skydiving after waiting for 10 years.

The Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team played Cedar Shoals High School for the Classic City Championship on Feb. 10.

Throughout his 20 years as ODYSSEY Media Group adviser, David Ragsdale has fostered strong connections with his students.

A slideshow displays various Valentines day traditions and their origins.

Viewpoints Editor Peter Atchley’s ‘Personal Narrative’ graphic is shown above. Atchley began to question…

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Feb. 4 to…

Several Clarke County School District high schools and middle schools will be performing together in the E.B Mell Auditorium on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Athens Region 8 Competition on Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s School of Law campus.

The CCSD announced its STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Students for the 2023-24 school year, with CCHS senior Patrick Allen named as the STAR Student for both CCHS and the overall CCSD.

English department teacher Grace Crumpton and her Contemporary Literature-Poetry class have created multiple poetry displays around CCHS.

The CCHS varsity soccer teams will face off against Lakeside High School on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at CCHS.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell writes a letter to her 14-year-old brother, Sam, and her nine-year-old brother, Nate, about the many ways they have impacted her life.

Select recordings, compositions and artists were honored for their work at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4.

CCHS will host a college application workshop for Athens Technical College on Feb. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m in Room 242.

Clarke Central High School Future Farmers of America Chapter Secretary Max Burnham holds a…

Each of the many murals adding color to the Athens community present a unique message with different motivations and purposes.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball team will take on Jefferson High School on Feb. 6. The girls will play at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.

Corral A participants of the inaugural Classic City Marathon begin the race on Jan.…

Managing Editor Maya Clement voices her concern that Athens citizens must recognize the city’s history before it is completely gone.

CCHS Assistant Principal Everett “Barten” Nealy came to CCHS in 2017 with the goal of helping students and has spread his influence through his various positions.

CCHS will host The Big Event on Jan. 24 as a reward for students who displayed exemplary attendance in the first semester.

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.

The Winter Sports Pep Rally was held on Jan. 19 in the Competition Gym ahead of the upcoming varsity basketball Classic City Championship.

Local business owner Lindsay Short opened vintage store Mother Lode in July as a safe space for customers in the Athens community.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell shares the role that mentorship has played in her high school experience and the ways in which she hopes to pass it on to future generations.

The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts a Media Day for Clarke Central High School winter sports in the CCHS Competition Gym on Jan. 13.

Freshman Jade Scott qualified for the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, which will perform on March 2 at the Classic Center in Athens.

The CCHS Robotics Team is gearing up for their final meet on Jan. 9 before their Qualifying Tournament on Jan. 27.

Since the 2019-20 school year, the guitar course offerings have provided students with opportunities to perform in front of large crowds and collaborate with other musicians.

The CCHS varsity Esports team was brought to CCHS at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year and immediately received support from students, parents and faculty.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker reflects on her time as a volleyball player and her time with the CCHS junior varsity and varsity teams.

Viewpoints Staffer Samaya Ellis reflects on her history of suffering split holidays within her family and how that dynamic has changed over time.

CCHS varsity basketball cheerleader Demi Thomas, a junior, tells five things to know about varsity basketball cheerleading.

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

Social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa will retire after more than 16 years teaching at CCHS.

The iliad’s 2023 edition was named a Crown Award finalist by the Colombia Scholastic Press Association on Dec. 13.

Mike Bradshaw, owner of The Grill, reflects on how The Grill has lasted so long in the Athens Community.

United States History is one of the four courses scheduled to take an End of Course exam in December.

Biology I students will take an End of Course (EOC) assessment on Dec. 13, which is worth 20% of their final grade in the class.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement was created as a means to elevate minority voices in 2015 and has since then become a staple in the Athens community.

The 2023-24 Gladius Yearbook team is made up of students with a mix of grade levels and experience.

Associate Principal of Operations and Freshman Academy Administrator Dr. Cindi Lowe will retire from her role at CCHS at the end of the semester on Dec. 8, ending her 30-plus year career in education and leaving a legacy of family and motherhood behind it.

On Nov. 7, the varsity flag football team made state playoffs, finishing the season with an overall winning record of 10-5.

FBLA Vice President of Competition Adrian Rangel, a junior, won FBLA’s American Enterprise Day Essay Contest for the second year in a row.

CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have its first away meet of the season against Morgan County High School on Dec. 1.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

English Department co-chair Meghan McNeeley’s Holocaust and Genocide Studies class hosted guest speakers from the University of Georgia on Nov. 28.

The CCHS boys varsity basketball team lost to Seckinger High School in the team’s last game before their Region 8-AAAAA opener against Flowery Branch High School on Dec. 8.

JROTC offers formal and informal opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within the program. JROTC hopes to continue to grow student leaders using mentorship from peers.

The CCHS math department has had to adapt to Georgia’s new K-12 math curriculum.

CCHS fine arts department teacher Shelynn Scott plans to build the Chorus, Piano and Guitar program for students.

Five students from the piano program will perform at CCHS’ Fall Fine Arts Night on Nov. 16 in the E.B. Mell Lobby and Auditorium.

CCHS will host a School Climate Committee Meeting at 3:45 p.m. in Room 242 on Nov. 16.

News Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on how her perception of her hometown has changed as she’s grown up.

FFA Vice President Quinn Pendley, a sophomore, is participating in the Wildlife Management Career Development Event at Franklin County High School on Nov. 14.

Members of the CCHS orchestra will participate in Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School’s Solo/Ensemble festival on Nov. 11.

ODYSSEY Media Group editors attended the 2023 National High School Journalism Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, from Nov. 2-5.

CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have their first meet of the 2023-2024 season at the University of Georgia Ramsey Student Center on Nov. 10.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Nov. 5 to…

The Governor’s Honor Program, a selective summer program offered to sophomores and juniors, began the interviewing process for 2024 on Nov. 2.

Clarke Central High School sophomore and News Staffer Adah Hamman discusses the changes that come with entering the tenth grade.

The varsity flag football team has their Senior Night and games on Nov. 7.

Construction of Clarke Middle School’s new building has been underway while the students have been phased into trailer classrooms.

VThe CCHS FFA took home a win at the National Agriscience Fair on April 29 and is looking forward to the National FFA Convention and Expo in November.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun ranks her top five Halloween movies.

On Oct. 27 the movie “Five Nights At Freddy’s,” centered around haunted animatronics and directed by Emma Tammi, was released to theaters.

Variety Staffer Angel Tejada ranks the top 5 NBA rookies that are coming into the league this year.

The Aeronautics Club begins its first season, with over a dozen students attending club meetings to prepare for the American Rocketry Challenge.

On October 24, 40 Clarke Central High School students attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun describes her experience at the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program and how it improved her confidence.

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.

From the high school level all the way to the pros, every level of sports would benefit from increased coaching diversity.

A slideshow shows various Halloween traditions and their origin.

A group of students stand in the darkness, separated from a classroom illuminated in…

FFA president Kathleen Dykes, a senior, will be attending the Georgia National Fair Annual Livestock Legislative Showdown on Oct. 14 in Perry, Georgia.

A slideshow shows Dr. Robbie Hooker’s administrative team.

The Drama Club rehearses for their latest play, “Elephant’s Graveyard”.

As the CCHS’ football C-team approaches their last game of the season against Oconee County High School at home on Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m, they reflect on the progress they have made over the course of the season.

Classic City High School will host their first Fall Harvest Festival to bring the Athens community closer to the students and teachers on Oct. 11.

Folk-Americana artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia, known professionally as Shakey Graves, released his album “Movie of the Week” on Sept. 15.

The Mock Trial Team commences its 36th season with the release of this year’s criminal case on Oct. 11.

The College Board’s AP Precalculus course was introduced to CCHS in the Fall of the 2023-2024 school year.

Variety staffer Abigail Holloway discusses how owning a tortoise as a pet impacts her life.

Administrators at Classic City High School look forward to the 2023-24 school year with new plans to build community.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Loganville High School this week at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at LHS.

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

On Oct. 3 and 4, the Clarke County School District will hold the third and fourth “Community Conversations on School Safety” events with the hope of increasing in-person community engagement.

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 CCHS JROTC male varsity and JV mixed Raiders’ teams are preparing for their competition at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 30.

The CCSD released Class of 2024 graduation dates for Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools on Sept. 26.

Students from CCHS and other Georgia high schools will compete to create floral arrangements in the Floral Design Career Development Event on Sept. 26.

At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, Family Engagement and Academic Support Specialist Christian Barner founded the Student School Climate Committee for students to provide feedback about the school environment.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team played Heritage High School and Flowery Branch High School amidst the team’s annual Senior Night celebration.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Jefferson High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

Freshman Academy teachers are planning and hosting a tailgate before the Homecoming game on Sept. 29.

Going into the fourth game of their season with an 0-3 record , Clarke Central High School’s football C-team looks to clinch their first victory of the season against Oconee County High School.

The CCHS varsity softball team will take on Cedar Shoals High School at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 at CSHS.

The CCHS Local School Governance Team will discuss how to allocate recent Innovation Grant funding at their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Clarke Central High School varsity flag football players train for the upcoming season in…

In the state of our society today, CCHS needs to update security policies to better protect students and staff from outside dangers.

The 2022-2023 staff of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association as a 2023 Pacemaker finalist.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell shares her experience with junior year and how she has navigated the “learning curve.”

CCHS hosted the second of the Clarke County School District’s Community Conversations panel discussions on Sept. 6, covering school safety at schools around the district.

The varsity football team will play Gainesville High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sep. 9 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

Managing Editor Maya Clement talks about her experience going through high school and changing passions.

The varsity and junior varsity cross country teams will host the Gladiator Invitational on Sept. 9.

CCHS Assistant Principal Tamika Henson’s childhood challenges have impacted her mindset when it comes to helping the CCHS community.

Clarke Central High School Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel William “David” McMickle stands outside…

On Aug. 18, the movie “Strays,” centered around stray pets and directed by Josh Greenbaum, was released to theaters.

The CCHS FFA chapter has had an increase in participants during the 2022-23 school year, and the advisers and members hope to continue this trend in order to inspire others’ agricultural passions.

English for Speakers of Other Languages program prepares students or life in and outside of the classroom, overcoming organizational constraints and keeping up with rapidly increasing U.S. immigration.

Many factors make the end of the second semester the hardest part of the school year for students.

Releasing episodes weekly on Amazon Prime from July 14 to Aug. 18, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is back with a season two and the complicated love triangle viewers may have missed.

The CCHS varsity football team took home their second straight win of the 2023 season in their non-region home game against Oconee County High School on Aug. 25.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team outlasted Oconee County High School 38-31 to extend the Gladiators’ unbeaten streak to start the season.

The CCHS varsity football team will play Oconee County High School at Billy Henderson Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team will take on Monroe Area High School and Heritage High School in a doubleheader starting at 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 24 at MAHS.

The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized two CCHS teachers for their outstanding performance.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team will take on North Oconee High School this week at 5:00 p.m. on Aug 22 at NOHS.

The CCHS varsity football team walked away from the 57th Classic City Championship with a 28-7 win over Cedar Shoals High School on Aug. 19.

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.

After previously placing sixth in the National Scholastic Press Association Clicks & Clips Sweepstakes, the ODYSSEY places fourth in the nation en route to earning All-American honors.

Several CCHS and ODYSSEY Media Group alumni returned to the school on July 26 to speak to new ODYSSEY staffers about how the publication affected their lives.

The ODYSSEY Media Group finds the best chocolate milkshake in Athens.

Rising Sports Editor Cadence Schapker ventured to downtown Athens to report on the annual AthFest festival on June 24.

Clarke Central High School held the 2023 Graduation in the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 26.

The Clarke County School District released the valedictorian and salutatorian for CCHS on May 23.

Visuals Staffer Temprince Battle talks about their experience being on the inaugural Georgia High School Association flag football team in the CCSD.

Clarke Central High School hosted their annual Athletic Signing Day on May 18, an event at which athletes moving onto the next level in their sports were recognized for their achievements.

Justin Jones, defensive coordinator and CCHS head track and field coach, reflects on his seven-year tenure at CCHS.

Dailen Howard, a CCHS senior and boys varsity football defensive end, has left a legacy of determination on Billy Henderson Stadium that will stay with him through his collegiate career.

Timothy Road Elementary School defeated Chase Street Elementary School in penalty shootout in a fiercely competitive Clarke County School District elementary school soccer tournament final at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School on May 17.

Salai Diekumpuna reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Editorial Board.

Senior Michael Campbell was announced as the recipient of the Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Award on May 8.

Although Apple TV+’s comedy “Ted Lasso” is entirely fictional, the lessons athletes can learn from the show are very real.

2009 CCHS alumna Amber Wallin and her husband Benjamin Wallin showed the first screening of their movie “We’re Pregnant: And Other Lies” on April 30.

After deliberation, Clarke County School District leaders opt not to modify school start and end times for the 2023-2024 school year.

Johnnie Lay Burks, the first Black teacher at Chase Street Elementary School, has broken barriers and made change through her career as an educator.

Social Media Staffer Isabelle Duncan looks back on why she became vegan and the importance of transitioning to her new lifestyle.

Singer and songwriter Kara Jackson’s debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” is filled with raw emotion and beautiful lyrics.

The CCHS 2023 Prom, themed “A Night in the Garden,” took place on April 29 at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

Current and former members of the CCHS band program gathered to honor the late Dr. Robert Lawrence, former Director of Bands, with a song written in his honor.

Business Manager Audrey St. Onge compiles a list of reminders to ensure prom is a success for any attendee.

Varsity kicker Cooper Evans, a junior, explains how being a kicker is different from playing any other position on the football team.

Thirteen members of the ODYSSEY Media Group were nationally recognized for their leadership excellence.

The CCSD is considering a pair of proposals that would shift CCHS’ start time back until 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.

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 harsh academic pressure of high school leaves students choosing between prioritizing their grades and GPA or their physical and mental health, creating an unsustainable lifestyle.

Major League Baseball needs to make drastic changes to its sport if it wishes to re-engage its rapidly aging audience.

Clarke Central High School seniors and staff were invited to the 2023 Senior Brunch at the Clarke County School District Board Office on April 14.

Three Clarke Central High School finalists were named to a summer residential program.

Clarke Central High School Student Government Association hosted the Spring Sports Pep Rally to recognize student athletes playing spring sports in the Competition Gym on April 12.

Extreme funding to local, statewide and national police associations is not helping to repair the broken criminal justice system.

After coaching in Mississippi for over 40 years, CCHS head varsity baseball coach Jerry Boatner has brought his hard-working personality to Athens.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on Spring Break from April 1 to April 9.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and Variety Staffer Miles Lawrence learn how to play soccer with girls varsity soccer player Bella Yelton.

Science Instructional Coach Dr. Katie Green speaks on her experience with archaeology, her time at CCHS and the future of science education.

CCHS will be kicking off a pilot year in which students will be able to keep their CCSD-distributed learning devices over the summer.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps shares facts about five female activists positively impacting their communities.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell writes an open letter to the women in her life to commemorate the ways they have impacted her.

Members of ODYSSEY Media Group, iliad Literary-Art Magazine and Journalism I class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards on March 27.

The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) collaborated with CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School to display student artwork at an event on March 26.

The CCHS boys junior varsity soccer team captured the first-ever Region 8-AAAAA JV Championship by beating Jefferson High School 4-0 in the final on March 25.

CCHS has received just less than $2,000 from the Georgia Department of Education to help fund equipment purchases in physical education classes at CCHS.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Oconee County High School on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at OCHS.

Variety Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on the role that her grandpa, a chef, and the food he makes have played in her life.

Webmaster Maya Shrivastav discusses her longtime belief that it’s important to have a voice to influence societal change.

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell talks about her history with dance at East Athens Educational Dance Center and how the experience has molded her.

Student-owned businesses are no longer a fantasy as young entrepreneurs at CCHS find ways to express themselves through a variety of business ventures.

With the 95th Academy Awards approaching on March 12, Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares her predictions for this year’s winners.

Clarke Central High School students traveled to the Southern Interscholastic Scholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. from March 3-5.

The National Scholastic Press Association announced its winners for the Clips & Clicks contest for the fall 2022 semester.  Additionally, student media outlets were recognized for their placement in the Clips & Clicks Sweepstakes. 

The new Georgia High School Association region alignments, enforced in high school athletics across Georgia at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, aren’t fair to more individual sports such as swimming and track.

Multiple CCHS fine arts programs will come together on Feb. 28 to present a program about Black History for the CCHS community.

CCSD Superintendent Dr. Robbie P. Hooker has worn many hats throughout his career, including stints as BHL Principal (2003-2008), CCHS Principal (2008-2016) and Superintendent positions outside the county (2016-2022). But now, Hooker has come back to the CCSD on Oct. 6, 2022 with an eye for supporting students and staff.

Illustrator Antonio Starks comments on the debate about whether newer generations are better or worse than previous generations.

CCSD Board of Education President LaKeisha Gantt speaks on her time on the Board of Education, what has been accomplished, and goals for the future.

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

As the annual JROTC ball approaches on Feb. 24, preparations are being made and excitement is rising among JROTC cadets and students.

As the nation celebrates Black History Month, “Now Is The Time: Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater”, a collaborative album featuring Athens hip hop artists, is putting a spotlight on Black trailblazers.

The Clarke Central High School Media Center hosted Athens photographer Jason Thrasher for an artist visit on Feb. 21.

Journalism I student Peter Atchley shares how the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill would affect LGBTQ+ education and the ways that it relates to him personally.

After the loss of key senior leaders last season, the CCHS track and field team is coming into the 2023 track season with a new identity.

In collaboration with the fine arts department, the CCHS media specialists have started an artist visitation series in an effort to expose students to more fine arts careers.

The Athens-Clarke County community gives students the opportunity to learn and grow through their fashion choices, which contributes to a diverse culture at CCHS.

CCSD seniors Carolina Turner from CCHS and James Xiao from CSHS were recognized as STAR students on Feb. 13 at the Classic City Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon.

Viewpoints Staffer Isabelle Galis and Webmaster Maya Shrivastav debate the pros and cons of Valentine’s Day.

The 2023 Young Georgia Authors writing competition opened for entries on Jan. 30 and submissions are due Feb. 12.

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.