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Journalism I students Cooper Jones and Abigail Holloway debate the merits of “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.”

Editor-in-Chief Molly Harwell shares her family’s personal motto and how it has shaped her as a leader.

Lead Copy Editor Maya Clement shares her experience with being competitive and how that has affected her life.

Digital Junior Copy Editor Riley Ramsey describes how her relationship with her uncle was impacted by his genetic disorder, Cystic Fibrosis.

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 writes a letter expressing his support for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team after qualifying for the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup.

The SAT, a standardized test used by post-secondary institutions as a factor in the admissions process, will fully transition to paper to digital by 2024.

Clarke Central High School Media specialist Naomi Craver talks about her holiday experiences.

After sampling fries from a variety of fast food restaurants across Athens, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff conclude that Chick-fil-A and Cookout offer the best fries in town.

The creepy and kooky Addams Family returns in the new Netflix series “Wednesday”, released on Nov. 23, as Wednesday Addams navigates Nevermore Academy and murderous mysteries.

CCHS Class of 2015 alumnus and Cozybear Nursery owner and founder Deijhon Yearby has pursued his passion for plants through his business.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine editorial boards attended the National Scholastic Press Association 2022 National Fall High School Journalism Convention in St. Louis, Missouri from Nov. 10-12.

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

Fine Arts Night, which was held for the first time on Nov. 10, allowed students to showcase their talents to audience members.

CCHS quarterback Lucian Anderson III’s football journey has always been intertwined with his father, assistant varsity football coach Lucian Anderson Jr.

New safety measures were enacted at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year in order to protect those in the building.

Former CCSD Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas, who retired on Oct. 8, reflects on her time as an educator and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Governor Brian Kemp will be competing for a Senate position during the general election on Nov. 8.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and Viewpoints Staffer Mykolas Kumpis discuss the upcoming midterm elections.

Netflix’s “Enola Holmes 2,” released on Nov. 4, is an action-packed adventure with clever characters and a mystery that will leave viewers shocked.

While esports don’t provide the same physical challenges as more traditional sports, they still offer benefits that make them worth playing.

A new academic elective is being offered to the CCHS student body for the 2022-23 school year with a focus on leadership, peer support and problem solving.

Restrictive bills in Georgia, specifically Senate Bill 202, are suppressive to voters’ rights and will greatly impact the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Viewers can expect an unapologetically graphic and gritty depiction of a German soldier’s life during World War I from Netflix’s Oct. 28 release of “All Quiet on the Western Front”.

CCHS hosted the first community town hall meeting of the year featuring CCSD superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker who shared his plans for the school district and answered questions.

With a place in the AAAAA playoffs on the line, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play away Winder-Barrow High School’s varsity football team at 7:30, Friday, Nov. 4.

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.

Sports Staffer Kendarius Butts talks with CCHS assistant varsity football coach Damien Gary about his playing days at CCHS and UGA and the lessons he’s learned from those experiences.

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.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps writes a letter to fall expressing the love she has for the season.

The censorship of books with diverse representation in schools can lead to negative consequences in terms of LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

The Clarke Central High School TriM Honor Society club hosted the Trunk or Treat event for the Athens community on Oct. 26.

CCHS’s student-led news magazine, the ODYSSEY, has been selected alongside 38 other publications as a NSPA Pacemaker finalist.

Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares some facts about Diwali, which lasts from Oct. 22-26 in 2022.

At midnight on Oct. 21, Taylor Swift released “Midnights,” her first new album since 2020 and one listeners will not want to miss.

News Staffer Miles Lawrence reflects on his experience being the twin brother of someone diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and how that diagnosis has impacted his life.

Clarke Central High School celebrated the seniors from varsity football, cheerleading, JROTC, and band in the Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS Senior Night on Oct. 22.

The CCHS varsity football team pulled out a thrilling overtime victory against Eastside High School in a game that could determine the Gladiators’ playoff fortunes.

The 1975 released their new album “Being Funny In A Foreign Language” to the public on Oct. 14, with the band delivering a decent album that lacks a star song.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Eastside High School in their Region 8-AAAAA game on their Senior Night at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The public was invited to the Lyndon House Art Center’s Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception on Oct. 18, where 217 works of art from K-12 artists across the Clarke County School District were showcased.

he CCHS flag football team played their first games ever on Oct. 18, winning against South Gwinnett High School in the first before dropping the second to Heritage High School.

CCSD students and teachers came together with HEART Music faculty to perform music at HEART Music’s Hispanic Heritage Month event, which took place on Oct. 16 at Hendershot’s.

The CCHS varsity flag football team will play their first games ever in a doubleheader at home against South Gwinnett High School at 5 p.m. and Heritage High School at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18.

Foreign language department teacher Dr. Lynne Sparks has always dreamed big and having the opportunity to travel is one that came true.

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

The general public was invited to the CCSD administrative offices building from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 11 for CCSD’s second Family University event of the year.

The CCHS Drama Club started working on their production of “Our Place” in August and will perform it during the One Act Play competition as well as at CCHS.

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

Full of powerful imagery, unique vocals and energetic instruments, Icon for Hire’s latest album, “The Reckoning,” will appeal to most listeners.

A required course that teaches teenagers valuable financial skills would help CCHS students enter adulthood feeling confident and ready to support themselves monetarily.

Head varsity football coach David Perno discusses the impact he has had on players throughout his time at Clarke Central High School.

It is more important than ever for students to address issues that impact them.

Athens’ Slutty Vegan location will delight both vegans and non-vegans with its colorful flavors and personality.

The facilities at CCHS are unable to accommodate the rapidly increasing population of students and staff at the school, impacting their abilities to do meaningful and timely work.

While homelessness is a problem, many conflate homelessness and homeless people to both be problems to deal with.

Viewpoints Staffer Mykolas Kumpis reflects on his move from West Virginia to Athens and the overwhelming changes he experienced.

The CCHS varsity football team lost their Region 8-AAAAA opener to Jefferson High School by a final score of 7-17 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Sept. 23.

The radio show “Education Matters” is hosted and produced by teenagers and strives to show the Athens-Clarke County community the importance of education.

Charlotte Sosebee, Director of Elections and Voter Registrations for Athens-Clarke County provides information for new voters in Athens.

CCHS students of Latin American heritage share recipes for and memories about their favorite cultural dishes.

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

Once used as a motivational tool, the “that girl” trend on TikTok has become a toxic fad that is causing discontent and hyperproductivity in young adults.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming court was announced at halftime during the Homecoming game against South Forsyth High School on Sept. 17.

The U.S. is facing a national teacher shortage, but what on earth could possibly be stopping people from being teachers?

The 2022 Homecoming Court will be honored on the Billy Henderson Stadium field during this year’s annual Homecoming football game on Sept. 16.

Following her last match in the United States Open Tennis Championship on Sept. 3, tennis star Serena Williams retired. However, her lasting impact on sports for female athletes will never end.

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.

On Sept. 6, seniors and their families were invited to College Night in E.B. Mell Auditorium to receive information meant to make the college admissions process easier.

The varsity softball team will look to collect their second Region 8-AAAAA win of the season at home against Loganville High School on Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Even though it’s been 35 years since “Dirty Dancing” was released, the film has never been a more relevant watch due to its insight into societal standards from the 1960s to now.

Georgia Governor’s Honors Program graduates Sofia Balsamo and Ayanna Lonon reflect on their experiences in the program.

“Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin”, released on HBO Max on July 28, is a thrilling series that takes the spin-off label to new heights.

The Netflix film “Look Both Ways,” released on Aug. 17, outdoes the streaming companies’ mass of cliche teenage romantic comedies with an inspirational story of a girl whose pregnancy scare takes her on two divergent paths.

News Editor Cadence Schapker, Sports Staffer Lukas Cornish, former Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears and former News Staffer Emily Couch write on the importance of opportunities for female student-athletes at CCHS.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team has lost three straight games but will look to bounce back during their matches this week ahead of their first Region 8-AAAAA game against Eastside High School on Sept. 8.

News Editor Cadence Schapker and Digital Editor Anna Shaikun review limited-edition sodas available in CCHS vending machines.

Dr. Robbie Hooker, sole finalist for the Clarke County School District Superintendent, participated in a meet-and-greet on Aug. 28.

The efficacy of student learning and faculty performance is being hindered by high teacher turnover rates in the CCSD.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team has won consecutive matches leading up to their doubleheader against Jefferson High School and George Walton Academy on Aug. 23.

After his start in 2016, head varsity football coach David Perno will coach his seventh consecutive season with the Gladiators in the fall of 2022.

With a predictable plot and average acting, “Never Have I Ever: Season 3,” released on Aug. 12, is the perfect show for mindless binging.

Clarke Central High School students and staff make predictions as to the outcome of the CCHS vs. Cedar Shoals High School football game. The game took place on Aug. 18 in Billy Henderson Stadium. Video by McKinley Dykes and Lucas Donnelly.

On Aug. 16, three CCSD schools were placed on administrative hold due to the discovery of a gun at CCHS.

The CCHS varsity football team defeated Cedar Shoals High School by a score of 40-0 in the 56th Classic City Championship on Aug. 18 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

CCHS welcomed students and families into the building on Aug. 16 between 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. for the 2022-2023 school year Open House.

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.

The Linnentown Documentary and Panel event was held at Ciné on Aug. 15 by Athens Reparations Action and featured a showing of the documentary “Linnentown: urban renewal, white supremacy and the University of Georgia” as well as a panel discussion.

The CCSD Board of Education announced Dr. Robbie Hooker as the finalist for the position of Superintendent of the CCSD in a press release on Aug. 8. If approved by the BOE in the coming weeks, he will assume the position effective Oct. 10.

In their first game of the season, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost 14-28 to North Oconee High School in a preseason scrimmage on August 5.

The CCHS varsity football team will kick off their season with a scrimmage against North Oconee High School on Friday, Aug. 5 before playing their first official home game against Cedar Shoals High School on Aug. 18.

Following a winless Region 8-AAAAA season, the Gladiators will look to rebound in their first softball game of the season vs. Cedar Shoals High School at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4th.

Clarke Central High School had its first day of the 2022-2023 academic school year on August 4.

On July 28, National Education Consultant and author Robert Jackson spoke to CCSD staff and faculty on the education of young Black and Latino men.

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

As activist movements continue to heavily rely on social media, it is imperative that those wishing to contribute do so with proper intent and through effective practice.

Administrators should address the a harmful lack of communication with students when lockdowns, especially accidental ones, occur at CCHS.

The local Athens festival AthFest took place from June 24 to June 26, and contained live music, local business sales and more.

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz speaks about the local Juneteenth celebration being planned for this national holiday and the impact it will have on Athens.

The CCHS Graduation Ceremony was held on May 26 at Stegeman Coliseum.

After sampling food from different local barbeque restaurants, members of the Variety Staff conclude that Dawg Gone Good BBQ and Pulaski Heights BBQ offer the best barbeque sandwiches in Athens.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is a fast-paced film with dynamic visuals and plot, but takes a step back in character development from previous Marvel movies.

Assistant girls varsity soccer coach Ashley Wassel Still’s resilience and love of soccer have persevered despite her trials with life-threatening cancer.

CCHS junior Aiyanna Bhuiyan discusses her connection to her art and family with Variety staffer Anna Tenner.

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

Cofer’s Home and Garden Showplace’s family focus and community connections set it
apart from other businesses in Athens.

Clarke County High School students and staff have brought to light concerns of gender-based equity issues in CCHS athletic facilities, and due to this discussion Clarke County School District and CCHS administration have been working to resolve the disparities.

Providing free menstrual supplies in school restrooms would benefit students’ mental health and academics.

ODYSSEY Class of 2022 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

Students at CCHS should learn a variety of study techniques in order to improve their scores on assessments.

CCHS boys varsity soccer coach Chris Aiken has left a lasting impact on his players, colleagues and the CCHS community through his 10 years of service.

Interim College Adviser Brionna Johnson is helping to plan “‘22 and Through,” an event celebrating seniors’ graduation and plans after high school.

The 2022 Athens Orthopedic Clinic Women’s Pro Twilight 1/2/3 Criterium took place on April 29 and April 30, including bike races, parades and a five-kilometer race.

Art from students at CCHS will be featured in the Lyndon House starting Oct. 9 through Jan. 14, 2023.

The CCHS FFA chapter adopted chickens in March, which will benefit the FFA program by educating students and raising money.

Senior Lamar Haynes is the 2022 recipient of the Dr. Miller Jordan Jr. Memorial Scholarship because of his personal and academic turnaround from freshman to senior year.

Advanced Placement teachers are providing students with resources that they can use to study for the AP exams, which will be administered in early May.

Social Media Coordinator Janie Ripps and Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger talk about their role models throughout their lives and what they have learned from one another.

The positions of varsity baseball coach, girls varsity soccer coach and varsity football cheerleading coach will all be vacant at CCHS after the 2021-22 school year.

J1 students share their reactions to professor and award-winning poet Natasha Trethewey’s visit to CCHS on April 21.

Twelve CCHS track and field team members will participate in the State Sectionals meet on May 7.

The CCHS chapter of the National Honor Society hosted Honors Night on April 28 in order to recognize student achievements across all grade levels.

Mental illnesses are often stigmatized and misunderstood as a result of ignorant phrases that trivialize the experiences that those with mental illnesses may endure.

Photographer and Journalism I Facilitator Lucas Donnelly talks with Athens Juvenile Public Defender Latasha Prempeh about student rights, the criminal justice system and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Senior Zaili Gantt is the 2022 recipient of the Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Award because of her personality and interactions with peers.

Photographer Aza Khan shares some facts about Eid al-Fitr, which takes place May 1 to May 2 in the US in 2022.

In the Intro to Women’s Literature class, female and nonbinary guest speakers have been invited to speak in discussions about their experiences as minorities in Athens.

Variety Staffer Anna Tenner, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

Business Manager and Variety Editor Isaac Ramirez, a senior, reflects on his time in the ODYSSEY.

Print Editor-in-Chief Audrey Enghauser, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

News Staffer Emily Couch, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

iliad Co-Editor-in-Chief Luna Reichert reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Ireland McCage, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

Students in the fine arts department performed their Spring showcase, “A Miscellaneous Musical,” on April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. in the Mell Auditorium.

Army Instructors First Sergeant Antione Clark and Sergeant First Class Donald Hollman received Quilts of Valor awards on April 19.

Viewpoints Editor Molly Harwell shares some fun facts about National Poetry Month, which takes place in April, with an infographic.

The CCHS guitar classes and CCHS chorus performed on Thursday, April 21 in a combined concert entitled A Night of Song.

Fourteen Clarke Central High School student journalists were recognized for academic excellence.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity soccer player Hannah Barnett, a senior, discuss Barnett’s time playing soccer and future collegiate athletic career.

News staffer Emily Couch shares her experience learning how to bake biscuits in the homey and comforting environment of local restaurant Mama’s Boy.

Clarke Central High School 2022 Senior Prom was held on April 24 in the CCHS Courtyard. Lasting from 7 – 11, the event was themed “Diamonds in the Dark.”

Professor and award-winning poet Natasha Trethewey visited CCHS on April 21 to answer questions about her experiences in literature.

The world is facing an impending climate crisis. But having breathable air in the future would mean inconveniencing ourselves today… ugh.

When addressing sexual abuse cases, national sports organizations need to focus on public awareness and transparency in order to make women’s sports safer and allow women to retain power.

News staffer Emily Couch talks about her experience deleting Instagram for four months and the new perspective she gained from the time away.

The girls tennis team will play in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state tournament on April 19.

The CCHS JROTC program is hosting an awards ceremony to celebrate cadets’ achievements in the JROTC building on April 19.

CCHS administrators have begun offering incentives for perfect attendance in order to motivate students.

Variety staffer Isabella Westrich talks with award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Eleanor Davis, an Athens native who currently lives in Arizona, to discuss her accomplishments, inspiration and the meaning of her art.

Photographer Aza Khan recalls memories with her younger sister and how they have shaped each other’s lives.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team won against North Springs High School in a playoff game on April 13, making their record 16-3.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team played against North Springs High School on April 13, winning 6-0 and advancing to the next round of the GHSA playoffs.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity baseball third baseman AJ Huff, a senior, discuss their time in CCHS athletics over the course of their high school career.

Schools should not have the right to place disciplinary action on students’ speech off of the school campus.

Clarke Central High School journalists attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Workshop and Awards Banquet for the first time since 2019.

The Clarke Central High School Boys Soccer Classic City Championship took place on April 9 in the Billy Henderson Stadium and ended with the Gladiators taking the win, with a final score of 2-0.

CCHS JROTC cadets will participate in the two-person Best Raiders competition on April 23.

In the 2022-2023 school year, English department co-chair Meghan McNeeley’s Contemporary Literature elective will be switched to a Holocaust and Genocide Studies elective.

CCHS track and field athletes have been adapting to the introduction of new guidelines for the 2021-22 season.

Athens resident Lemuel LaRoche or Life the Griot takes on many roles in the community in order to have a positive impact on the community members and make the world better for everyone around him.

Art has been foundational for illustrator and Viewpoints staffer Antonio Starks, who uses visual art to reflect on aspects of his character and emotions.

During the 2021-2022 school year, art department teachers at CCHS added new electives to provide students with a place to learn and grow, regardless of their artistic ability.

Variety Staffer Anna Tenner and Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman talk about teenage feminism, girl hate and “all the crap that women have to go through.”

University of Georgia student Skyla Chon is interning with CCHS to gain real-world experience in counseling.

From professional to high school athletics, women’s sports teams have been disregarded by fans for decades.

Interim College Advisers Brionna Johnson and Shellby Branch are working together to help CCHS students plan their futures.

The CCHS Media Center has increased its circulation rate from previous years by taking book suggestions from students and teachers.

Social Media Coordinator Janie Ripps talks with District Attorney for Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit Deborah Gonzalez about being a woman in politics.

To celebrate Youth Art Month in March, the 2022 CCSD Youth Art Month virtual exhibit presents work from students all over the CCSD, including CCHS.

The CCHS Prom Dress Drive took place on March 29 in Room 236, giving students an opportunity to find affordable dresses.

Members of the Gifted Minorities Achieving organization hosted a celebration of Black culture in the CCHS Media Center on March 23.

CCHS athletes from a variety of sports declared the college the committed to continuing their sports careers after high school.

The CCHS junior varsity baseball team will be playing a doubleheader game against Cedar Shoals High School on March 29 and is hoping to walk away with their first win of the season.

CCSD educators were recognized at the Foundation For Excellence banquet at the Cotton Press on March 29.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team played against Oconee County High School on March 25 and added another win to their overall record, making it 13-1.

Dr. Garrick Askew, the new CCSD Chief of Operations, will start work with CCSD on March 28.

With the change in CCSD mask and visitor policies, CCHS is able to hold more in-person events for parents and guardians, increasing their involvement at the school.

Menu Editor Kalliope Samaltanos explains the ways grief has affected her life and how she views other people.

The CCHS FFA chapter will host a plant sale between March 30 and April 2 to raise money for the FFA program and bring joy to the community.

The CCHS girls and boys varsity soccer teams will play against Oconee County High School on March 25.

The CCHS junior varsity baseball team will compete in their final two games of the 2021-22 season against Stephen County High School on March 24.

The CCHS track and field team will compete in a meet at Apalachee High School on March 26, and has been training hard to improve as the season progresses.

After winning their Region 8-AAAAA game against Eastside 9-2, the CCHS varsity baseball team will play the Jackson County High School varsity baseball team at 5:55 on March 22 at CCHS.

The new Pixar film “Turning Red” follows the experience of a Chinese-Canadian family with a secret ability.

The negative impact of COVID-19 on students’ mental health and social interactions is especially apparent now that CCHS students have returned to higher academic standards for a semester of traditional in-person learning

In a March 17 author visit, children’s author Alex Gino discussed queer representation, queer literature and their own writing and experiences with students at CCHS.

CCHS’s math department focuses on implementing more technology and electronic-based sources for students during the 2021-22 school year.

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.

Children’s author Alex Gino will speak about their books and LGBTQ representation in literature at CCHS and CMS on March 17.

Efforts to help struggling seniors and freshmen pass the 2021-22 school year are underway.

Robert Pattinson defies negative expectations and gives a memorable portrayal of Batman in “The Batman,” released March 4.

The HoPe club works to create a safe, welcoming environment for students to explore Hispanic culture and learn about resources for their future.

Media Specialist Angie Pendley talks to ODYSSEY Media Group Variety staffer Audrey St. Onge about Pendley’s January 2022 book recommendations.

Print Managing Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Chloe Sears writes about her familial connection to Ukraine, and how current events in the country are impacting her.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Walnut Grove High School on Eve Carson Memorial Night on March 11 at 7:30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.

Menu Editor Kalli Samaltanos, a junior, advocates for hands-on learning and digital literacy in her SIPA presidency speech.

Viewpoints editor Molly Harwell writes an open letter to perfectionism, about her struggle with feeling pressure to be the best and how she is working to overcome it.

Because the COVID-19 vaccine is a crucial element to moving past the pandemic, the CCSD community must work together to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s recent documentary film aims to mobilize the community to join the organization’s long term investment in their wide variety of social justice efforts.

News staffer Emily Couch describes the three common and contradictory definitions of the word “nice,” explaining how each one differs from one another.

CCHS Class of 2012 alumna Kassandra Sandoval has had to overcome challenges in order to find confidence in her voice, both as an immigrant and as a software engineer.

The Dip’s detailed attention to 60’s soul influences in their March 4 album “Sticking With It” will entice listeners of all kinds, as a pristinely soulful and emotionally dynamic pop album.

Print Editor-in-Chief Audrey Enghauser discusses the scarcity of queer voices within the college research process and the importance of queer communities, beyond straight allyship, to queer students.

The CCHS FFA program is holding activities between Feb. 27 and March 5 to celebrate National FFA week and their program.

Math department teachers have used the transition to in-person learning as a way to motivate and encourage students in classrooms.

Even as Black History Month draws to a close, these members of the CCHS community will continue to exemplify excellence.

The CCHS girls varsity soccer team will play Apalachee High School for their third region game of the 2021-22 season on March 1.

Former College Adviser Tavaria Smith spent six months to help students at her alma mater, and a lifetime to help people in need.

The exclusive Netflix series released on Feb. 11 “Inventing Anna” has a constantly moving, but sometimes confusing plot that will leave viewers intrigued with the mystery of Anna Delvey.

The CCHS band program held their Pre-Large Group Performance Evaluation on Feb. 22 in Mell Auditorium.

Tochi Onyebuchi’s book “Beasts Made of Night,” published in 2017, is an incredible Nigerian-style fantasy concept with decent execution.

N.K. Jemisin’s 2018 collection of short stories, “How Long ‘til Black Future Month?” contains well-developed characters and plots, making it an excellent read for Black History Month.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff provide reviews of books written by Black female authors focusing on Black stories.

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

Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County and Clarke Central High School Class of 1971 graduate Michael Thurmond speaks to CCHS faculty, staff, and students about his journey to publishing a book about the history of Athens on Feb 23.