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The spectacular effects and deep story in Dune, which was released to theatres and HBO Max on Oct. 22, leaves viewers wanting more.

Menu Editor Kalli Samaltanos-Wargo shares some fun facts about Halloween traditions with an infographic.

CCHS senior John Alexander Garcia, who gives motivational announcements to CCHS in the mornings in both English and Spanish, believes that public speaking is his calling.

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.

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner has been working with families and students who are interested in the second semester virtual option that CCHS is offering for the 2021-22 school year.

To combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS varsity cheerleading team has taken initiatives to increase school spirit and team building.

New CCHS Assistant Principal Dr. Angelia Major joined the CCHS administrative team Oct. 25.

Head swimming and diving coach Emily Hulse has many goals for the CCHS swimming and diving team in their upcoming season, which started on Oct. 11.

With a voting date of Nov. 2, E-SPLOST 6 will be designated toward improving the educational spaces of the CCSD, including rebuilding Clarke Middle School.

Healthcare workers have done their best to protect the public from COVID-19. Now we need to do the same for them.

New security badges at CCHS allow teachers to easily and quickly alert administrators to issues that need their attention within the school.

Adele’s new single “Easy On Me,” released on Oct. 14, is a commercial and artistic success that demonstrates her mastery of the emotional ballad.

“Faces,” by deceased American rapper Mac Miller, was re-released to streaming platforms on Oct. 15.

After having limited volunteering opportunities due to COVID-19 restrictions, the CCHS Ecology Club members have been volunteering at Sweet Olive Farms, and are excited about more opportunities to serve in the future.

Clarke Central High School 2008 alumnus Erica Malagón was inducted into the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame at the University of Georgia’s Continuing Education Center on Oct. 11.

As a fundraiser, the JROTC program at CCHS sold Granny Smith apples to raise money for program activities, equipment and uniforms.

Viewpoints Staffer Eleanor Robinson speaks about her experience in freshman year during the pandemic, and how she grew from it.

After a win over Walnut Grove High School on Oct. 8, the CCHS varsity football team will play Eastside High School on Friday at 7:30.

After moving from the U.S. to Mexico and back, sophomore Adriana Arellano has used her experiences to grow and thrive.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming Dance was held on Oct. 9 at the CCHS courtyard.

English department teacher and new co-chair Meghan McNeeley hopes to use her leadership experience to better the English Department.

The Clarke Central High School Homecoming Game took place on Oct. 8 at the…

Healthcare professionals provided information about the COVID-19 vaccine to CCHS students on Oct. 12 in an information session prior to an on-campus Oct. 21 student vaccination drive.

BHL’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be held over Zoom on Oct. 12, highlighting student art and performances.

CCHS teachers unveiled a mural on Oct. 7 as a part of CCHS’ 50th anniversary celebration, commemorating the school’s long history.

Members of the Clarke Central High School community service club volunteer at the Milledge…

Clarke Central High School volleyball seniors were commemorated at the CCHS Volleyball Senior Night on Oct. 7.

Luis Marco Vasquez-Gaytan, born July 30, 2003, passed away on July 19.

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.

Viewpoints editor Molly Harwell talks about her experience at East Athens Educational Dance Center and how the program has impacted her life.

CCHS hosted Spirit Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in anticipation of the upcoming celebration of Homecoming festivities, which start on Oct. 7.

Sports staffer Lukas Cornish talks with Clarke Central High School freshman Bo Brodrick about his experience with reviewing various energy drinks

After a win over Jackson County High School, the CCHS varsity football team will play at Eastside High School on Friday at 7:30.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman recounts her experience at the 2021 Governor’s Honors Program, where she formed strong friendships with other Communicative Arts majors.

Clarke Central High School’s varsity softball team hosts a Senior Night prior to their game against Discovery High School on Sept. 27.

On Sept. 30 the CCHS junior varsity football team will go into their final game of the season against Apalachee High School school, their last chance to improve their 1-4 record.

The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball team will play against Jackson County High School on Sept. 28.

With a new teacher, the Clarke Central High School drama program is learning to operate under fresh direction.

After a Sept. 23 win against Chestatee High School, the Clarke Central High School varsity softball team will host Senior Night at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 during its home game against Discovery High School.

After spending the majority of the 2020-21 school year online, the CCHS varsity volleyball team has been making attempts to build relationships with one another.

The CCHS JROTC program will host their first Raider competition on Sept. 25 at 8:30 a.m. The JROTC instructors and cadets are excited to have the opportunity to showcase their Raider teams.

After their first win of the season, the Clarke Central High School Gladiators prepare to play at Jackson County High School on Friday at 7:30.

The Clarke Central High School cross country team hopes to remain on the state leaderboard at their seventh meet of the season at North Oconee High School on Sept. 25.

The act of holding public figures accountable is important, but its purpose is lost when celebrities and social media influencers are canceled for trivial reasons.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Apalachee High School in the first region game of the season. After two consecutive losses, the team looks to rebound.

After two losses to open the season, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Apalachee High School at 7:30 on Friday in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Members of the Athens and Clarke Central High School community members recount where they were on Sept. 11, 2001, while a series of terrorist attacks were being carried out against the United States.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is striving for team bonding and success throughout the 2021-22 season.

Clarke Central High School’s JROTC program canceled their annual 9/11 ceremony due to the switch to virtual learning.

After facing seven losses this season, the CCHS varsity softball team is training to rebound during their Region 8-AAAAA games.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators look to bounce back from a loss in Friday night’s game against Oconee County High School in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team will play against Loganville High School on Sept. 2 at Clarke Central High School.

The Pledge to Teach Truth Rally took place at UGA’s Brumby Hall on Aug. 27 in partnership with the Linnentown Project to educate people on and bring awareness to local civil rights history and education.

Due to the pandemic, many mental health experts expect depression and anxiety rates in teens to rise. Now is the time to make structural changes in the U.S. government that will improve access to care.

The Classic City Championship game, scheduled for Aug. 21 after being delayed from its original date, Aug. 20, has been delayed again.

After over a year of adverse effects on education due to the pandemic, the academic success of K-12 students should be at the forefront of concern for American schools.

Clarke Central High School had its first day of school in the 2021-22 academic year on August 4.

The CCHS English department will be offering two new elective courses for the 2021-2022 school year, Speech/Forensics I and Mythology.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on summer break from May 21 to August 3.

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.

The CCHS Contemporary Literature class, along with the Writer’s Workshop and the National Art Honor Society club, are planning to have a mural painted next to the Media Center in honor of founding Clarke Central High School.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2016 biopic “The Founder” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the fourth episode of the Wide View podcast!

The Clarke Central High School class of 2020-21 graduated at the Billy Henderson Stadium on May 22 at 10 a.m.

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

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2011 comedy film “The Muppets” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the third episode of the Wide View podcast!

Journalism One student Maya Clement shares her thoughts on the importance of being an ally to Asian Americans and the steps she takes to be one.

The CCHS 2021 Graduation ceremony will take place in Billy Henderson Stadium on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

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.

CCHS math department teacher Georgia Scott is choosing to retire after 32 years of teaching.

On May 14, Clarke Central High School hosted the 2021 Decision Day in the Billy Henderson Stadium for CCHS seniors to announce their post-graduate plans.

The Clarke Central High School track and field team competed in the 2021 5A Division state championship track meet from May 12 to May 14.

The One Book Athens inaugural reading and discussion of the book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds will focus on racial issues.

Beat Editor Gretchen Hinger, a junior, shares her belief that every moment matters and has an impact on the future.

Clarke Central seniors Andrew Robinson and Montavious Cunningham were recipients of the Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Award and the Dr. Miller Jordan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, respectively. These two awards are meant to commemorate CCHS community members.

Journalism I Facilitator and graduating senior Owen Donnelly congratulates the class of 2021 on their accomplishments.

Mother’s Day, which is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May, is on May 9 this year.

Clarke County School District middle schools have hosted in-person instruction since March 22 and are planning for additional summer instruction.

The Clarke Central High School concert, symphonic and wind symphony bands performed on May 6 in the CCHS courtyard from 6-7 p.m.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel García-Pozo reflects on his experience listening to Latin American music and how the music has allowed him to connect to his cultural origins.

The Clarke Central High School prom was held in the CCHS courtyard on May 1 with a theme of “Maskerade in Paris.”

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.

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, the ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Staff has put together a series of trivia questions on Clarke Central High School teachers.

The recently-founded CCHS student-led Period Project aims to provide students with free menstruation products in the women’s restrooms.

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.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel García-Pozo talks with local social media influencer Lindy Simmons about her experience with her Instagram account and within the Athens community.

The Clarke Central High School girls and boys track teams both placed at the regional meet and multiple athletes from each team placed for their individual events.

While not the perfect movie, “Mortal Kombat,” released April 23, is a great choice for those in the mood for an action film that don’t mind gorey fight scenes.

An email from Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer head coach Chris Aiken on Tuesday announced that multiple CCHS soccer players from both the girls and boys teams were selected by Region 8-5A soccer coaches for the all-region team.

Sports Staffer Lukas Cornish reflects on what he has learned from his time fishing and how it has helped improve his life.

CCHS student-athletes were recently awarded scholarships for their performance in the classroom and in their sport.

With the 93rd Academy Awards approaching on April 25, Digital Staffer Jaydon Dennis makes his top predictions for this year’s winners.

Clarke Central High School college adviser Robert Gluzman finishes up the remaining semester by checking back in with senior students about their college and career goals as college admission letters come in.

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

Clarke Central High School varsity baseball shortstop Rio Foster, third baseman Garrison Cass and…

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 1997 science fiction film “Contact” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the second episode of the Wide View podcast!

The CCHS varsity baseball team’s season is coming to an end on April 21 as they continue to move through their region games during the second half of the season.

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

On Saturday, pre-registered CCHS students who are 16-18 years old and their parents received free COVID-19 vaccines in the Competition Gym.

The CCHS band program will return to five days a week of in-person instruction for the majority of its students.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group are taking part in the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association’s Spring National High School Journalism Convention, which is an ongoing virtual experience.

“Thunder Force” dumps two otherwise talented actors in a static plot and fails to give them interesting traits, leading to an ultimately unenjoyable viewing experience.

Georgia lawmakers are considering a new process for banning books in schools that would place book challenge decision making solely on principals and superintendents.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2006 family film “Night at the Museum” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the first episode of the Wide View podcast!

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.

Released on March 13, Weather Widget – Colorful is exactly what it sounds like, an app to create weather widgets for IOS screens.

News staffer Eliza Ingle reflects on her experiences with friends and family throughout middle school, and how they made an impact on her life.

The CCSD Board of Education Policy Committee is attempting a complete review of the Board’s policies.

On Friday, the CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will play Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia.

CCHS students returned for face-to-face classes on March 15 for the first time since March 4, 2020. ODYSSEY Media Group Staffers sat down with CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff to discuss how the first week back went.

The CCHS golf team will have a match on March 23 against Winder-Barrow High School.

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.

Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish writes a letter to her younger brothers, Clarke Central High School sophomore Lukas Cornish and Clarke Middle School seventh-grader Evan Cornish, about her experiences as their older sister.

Viewpoints Staffer Kalliope Samaltanos talks about her grief and accepting herself in a letter to her younger self.

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.

Ideal Bagel Company is a local Athens business that has had to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Friday, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team will compete in their second region game of the season against Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia.

In recognition of the one-year anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery’s death, Variety Staffer Isaac Ramirez shares his thoughts about what Arbery’s story means to him.

Webmaster Micah Shannon shares how his experiences with the criminal justice system has shaped his beliefs about how we should handle crime and punishment.

The Clarke Central High School varsity baseball team played a doubleheader against Cedar Shoals High School on March 2 winning both games and moving their record to 7-2.

Weezer released their new album, “OK Human”, in late January. It’s a unique orchestral pop-rock album that’s extremely fitting for this time.

The CCHS golf team has a new coach for the 2020-2021 season.

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.

Ambassador of the Athens HipHop Community and Clarke Central High School parent Montu Miller talks about his experience as a Black Athenian.

On Feb. 11, ODYSSEY Media Group alumnus Andre Robinson, Clarke Central Class of 2012, and current Los Angeles Clippers Video Producer spoke with members of the program on his journey to the big leagues.

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 senior Tomás Dougan reflects on two important events in his life and how they’ve shaped his thoughts on compassion.

Ambitions to reform nationwide systematic issues pose unrealistic goals. Those who seek social reform should start making a difference in their own communities

Since the coronavirus hit the U.S. in March, many universities have decided to make standardized test submissions optional, which should be a policy extended beyond the pandemic.

After their 2020 season was shut down due to COVID-19, the CCHS varsity baseball team is hopeful for the future as they start off the 2021 season with two wins against Oglethorpe County High School.

The CCSD Board of Education is reorganizing how it delegates committee work.

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

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS counseling department continues to help students who are struggling with mental health.

The CCHS FFA chapter continues to hold meetings and prepare for competitions, despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell talks with CCHS swimmer and state champion Will Foggin.

The CCHS Drill Team began their 2021 competitive season on Feb. 13 in the JROTC parking lot. Their season consists of five competitions including the Georgia State Drill Competition on March 30.

The CCSD announced Wednesday that high schools will begin the return to in-person learning on March 15.

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.

The CCSD announced their plan to return to in-person learning on Feb. 4 at a CCSD Board of Education work session.

On Feb. 3, CCHS seniors signed their letter of intent and announced what school they would be playing for in the fall of 2021.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face off against East Hall High School on Feb. 2 to kick off their 2021 season.

Clarke Central High School girls soccer player Hannah Barnett, a junior, talks about her passion for the sport.

Despite jokes made about a lack of interest in anything but technology, Generation Z is proving to be more engaged and aware of U.S. politics than older generations may expect.

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

Stephanie Flores talks about her new position as a Neighborhood Leader and how she supports the Athens community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clarke Central High School soccer player Hunter Yelton, a senior, discusses his passion for the game. Video by Krista Shumaker

Eight CCHS student nominees for the Governor’s Honors Program have been selected and will be moving up to school-wide interviews.

The CCSD administration has selected two individuals to replace top human resources positions after the departure of Chief of HR Lynn Duke and Executive Director of Talent Management Michael Harris.

Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish talks with Clarke Central High School counselor Darline Coleman about her experience as a counselor and how the CCHS counseling department has adapted to the new needs of students due to COVID-19.

The CCSD will continue to provide online-only instruction for all schools for an undetermined period.

Variety Staffer Chloe Sears shares eight notable albums from 2020.

ODYSSEY Co-Editor-in-Chief Naomi Hendershot reviews her top five Christmas rom-com movies to binge-watch.

CCSD is looking for replacement hires for two top Human Resources positions given the imminent departure of Chief of Human Resources Lynn Duke and Executive Director of Talent Management Michael Harris.

ODYSSEY Illustrator Lilli Sams reflects on her family from Rome, Ga. and its place in her heart during the holiday season.

CCHS students will take EOC tests in person and final exams online after Winter Break.

The CCHS orchestra and band departments are using the Upbeat Music App to overcome the disconnect between student musicians.

Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock campaigned in downtown Athens during the final days of the Senate runoff election.

Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas was announced as the official CCSD Superintendent on Dec. 10.

Digital Staffer Micah Shannon recounts his experience with hiking in the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina.

CCHS teachers and students have found the lack of face-to-face interaction in an online environment both challenging and promising.

A special election for the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney will be held on Dec. 1 between former Georgia House District 117 Representative Deborah Gonzalez, D, and Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney James Chafin, an independent.

Editors from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended this year’s virtual National High School Journalism Convention, where the group attended sessions and its members won several awards.

CCSD and Clarke Middle School administrators have begun planning the renovation or reconstruction of the CMS building.

ODYSSEY Media Group Beat Editor Gretchen Hinger reflects on how her obsession with school supplies fuels her interest in learning.

Variety Editor Emma Scott discusses the importance of a simple vegetable soup in Uruguay and Argentina and analyzes what it means to the cartoon character Mafalda.

In the second episode of “Gunnar on Air,” ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell…

The CCHS counseling department welcomed new CCHS College Adviser Robert Gluzman for the 2020-2021 school year.

Lead Copy Editor Audrey Enghauser reflects on how bullet journaling has changed her mindset about school.

The CCHS cheerleading team is working to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to make the football games feel how they used to be.

The CCHS mock trial team has begun preparing for their season. This year they are facing a multitude of changes due to COVID-19.

CCHS freshman counselor Adam Lowe is trying to make sure that freshmen know about the availability of his counseling services.

Though they are not participating in marching competitions for the 2020-21 season, the CCHS marching band has been rehearsing and playing at CCHS football games.

Fowler Drive Elementary School returns to virtual learning after a week of in-person instruction from Nov. 9 to Nov 13.

The Clarke Central High School Academic Team has begun their 2020 season virtually, consisting of six regular rounds of season competition, each with an hour to answer 100 questions.

ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell sits down with Clarke Central High School wide receiver Jairus “Nono” Mack to talk CCHS football, the pandemic, and a run for the state title.

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

The Clarke Central High School softball team plans for the future after a difficult season.

Based on the 1983 book of the same name by Walter Tevis, Netflix released its Original limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” on Oct. 23. While it may appear to be a binge-show for intellectuals, it carries themes understandable to any mature viewer.

The CCSD School Nutrition department has worked to ensure student access to meals since school was made virtual on March 16.

Singer-songwriter Beabadoobee, whose real name is Beatrice Laus, released her first studio album, titled “Fake-It Flowers,” on Oct. 16.

The Clarke Central High School Freshman Academy team is attempting to build a sense of community for the freshmen class during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CCHS FFA chapter is digging into the year by preparing for competitions that incorporate more than agricultural skills.

The block of College Avenue between East Clayton Street and East Broad Street was closed off on Oct. 8 to implement a pedestrian and dining space called College Square Plaza.

On Oct. 17, community members held the Athens Women’s Rally for Unity on the steps of City Hall, featuring 12 speakers on topics related to women’s rights, Black Lives Matter, and gun violence.

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.

The Clarke County School District is planning for pre-K-8 students to return to face-to-face instruction on Nov. 9.

CCHS head football coach David Perno will lead the Gladiators at home on Friday against Jackson County High School.

Clarke Central High School will hold a voter registration drive on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Musician Alicia Keys released “Alicia”, on Sept. 18. The passionate new album centered around current events and personal struggles, is truthful, honest and lively with a striking hip-hop edge.

Construction vehicles work on the Clarke Central High School field as part of the…

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won the first game of the season 10-3 against their cross-town rival, the Cedar Shoal High School Jaguars, on Sept. 5.

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.

“Teenage Bounty Hunters” actor Devon Hales discusses playing April Stevens as an Atlanta actor, why the show is valuable to her and her own journey as an actor.

The Netflix Original Series “Teenage Bounty Hunters”, released on Aug. 14, is clever, dramatic and thrilling, defying expectations audiences may have about the characters.

The Soldiers’ Monument in Downtown Athens, which was first erected in 1872, has now been moved after years of controversy.

Naples native Dominic Fike’s first album in two years, “What Could Possibly Go Wrong,” was worth the wait. The new album is rich with indie-pop ballads that don’t disappoint.

Clarke Central High School senior Raymond Pan remembers his former Director of Bands Dr. Robert Lawerence.

Former CCHS Director of Band Dr. Robert Lawrence died Wednesday. Lawrence was on staff at CCHS from August 2009 until May 2019 and taught hundreds of students.

In a Clarke County School District press release, all schools will be on a digital platform for the 2020-21 school year.

Clarke County School District Chief Administrative Officer Brannon Gaskins gives insight into the school district’s current reopening plan in the midst of COVID-19.

The excessive use of force on Black American citizens calls for reform in the U.S. police forces. One way to do this would be mandatory de-escalation training and community involvement for every police officer.

Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price discusses how in the midst of current events, she finds relief through the arts.

With the recent resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests across the nation, Clarke Central High School Class of 2020 graduate Saran Sesay believes the media has not done its due-diligence in unbiased coverage of protests.

Clarke Central High School English department teacher Jennifer Tesler shares her view on the Black Lives Matter movement as well as poems her students have written about the topic from the 2019-20 school year.

Clarke Central High School Athletic Director Dr. Jon Ward shares his view on the recent protests and how the nation’s leaders have handled it.

Longtime Clarke Central High School and Governor’s Honors Program teacher decries defunding the program.

The new adventure movie “Artemis Fowl,” released on Disney Plus on June 12, covers the adventures of boy genius Artemis Fowl. Although visually stimulating, the film suffers from pacing issues when dealing with character development.

The Clarke Central High School Hispanic Organization Promoting Education chapter started with a goal to help minorities during the 2019-20 school year after ending two years prior.

ODYSSEY Media Group News Editor Maya Cornish shares her thoughts of becoming a senior and the anxiety that comes with it.

At Clarke Central High School, self-segregation has the potential to negatively impact connections between students of different races.

On March 31, Athens community members and others from surrounding areas gathered at the Clerk of State & Superior Court steps and began the march to the University of Georgia Arch in protest of police brutality.

Clarke Central High School freshman Michael Campbell isn’t your ordinary freshman. He sees the good in people and wants to help those around him however he can.

Ruins of the Clarke Central High School visitor’s side bleachers lay on the unmarked…

More than 50 years after the Athens Linnentown community was displaced through gentrification, former residents are seeking support from the city of Athens to gain redress.

Athens is commonly known for its flourishing music scene of alternative and rock bands. However, with the exclusion of other genres such as hip hop and rap, this scene fails to truly represent and embrace the unique culture and background of all Athens residents.

The ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment by the Virginia state legislature raises questions about the future of the amendment on a national level.

Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…

Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program has been amended by Georgia House of Representatives Bill 444, which was passed on April 28. The Bill will reduce funding, and in turn, potentially lower state debt.

Sports staffer Gretchen Hinger reflects on her time during social distancing and her new attitude toward being away from her normal schedule.