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On Oct. 16, Clarke Central High School won 44-7 against Gainesville High School at Billy Henderson stadium.

On Oct. 16, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against the Gainesville High School football team at Billy Henderson Stadium.

Clarke Central math department coach Summer Smith, talks about the difficulty of 10th grade accelerated math and with this being the last week to drop out/drop down classes, many students are faced with the decision: should I level down?

In a recent viral video, YouTuber Nicole Arbour takes her comedic skills and makes the Internet cringe as she rants about overweight people.

Opinions Editor Violet Merritt breaks down the 2016 presidential primaries.

Clarke Central administration believes parent-teacher conferences are an effective way to get and keep students on track.

On Oct. 14 Clarke Central High School will administer the PSAT to sophomores and juniors.

The Clarke Central varsity football team fell short in a fourth quarter comeback attempt against Flowery Branch.

On Oct. 9, Clarke Central High School lost 21-28 against Flowery Branch High School at Billy Henderson Stadium.

ODYSSEY Online complied a package of several articles and one broadcast video about the Governor’s Honors Program by Tiernan O’Neill, Hannah Gale, Karla Dougan and guest writer Sutton Dunwoodie.

Senior Tierra Hayes looks into her fears of being just another high achieving student.

iOS 9 was released from Apple on Sept. 16. The update includes new features and is more compatible with other Apple products.

Banned Books Week is Sept. 27 – Oct. 3 and is a time to recognize books that have been challenged or banned and to celebrate the freedom to read.

ODYSSEY Online complied a package of several galleries on the 2015 homecoming pep rally, homecoming court, homecoming game and homecoming dance by Sophie Fernandes, Ella Sams and Julie Alpaugh.

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

Junior Mia Wilhite’s experience with homelessness has led her to make the most of every situation through unstable times.

The varsity football team is aiming to turn their season around during a three-game home stretch.

Seniors are encouraged to make an appointment to have a senior meeting, in which students sit down and talk to their counselors concerning their future regarding graduation-readiness, college application preparation, college entrance exams and more.

Peabody Award-winner, “Latino USA” radio show host, executive producer and anchor of “America by the Numbers” and journalist Maria Hinojosa visited the University of Georgia on Sept. 17 to talk about diversity in the South.

For the 2015 football Season, varsity and junior varsity coach Aaron Cavin discusses his thoughts on the new players and what they bring to the team.

New English teacher Ame McNair offers a globally-minded Glad Time offering for students.

Junior Amelia DeLamater has struggled with her self confidence about her height her whole life. At 16 years old, she is learning to accept being 5-foot-10.

According to Clarke Central High School administration, the Freshman Academy, though isolated from most students, has many benefits.

The Chobani Flip cup gives a spin on the classic yogurt, but with around 100 more calories in each serving than the classic vanilla flavor, it lacks the healthy aspect.

Brutality, torture, hatred and massacre are far too common right now for journalists and humans alike. That’s got to change.

This year, the Clarke Central High School Robotics Club has received a grant from the American Society of Civil Engineers, in order to promote engineering.

On August 17, 2015, global clothing corporation Urban Outfitters opened in Athens, GA.

On Sept. 13, Pride Week wound down with a family-friendly Pride Festival held on Washington Street in Downtown Athens. The festival featured music, food and variety of vendors to express Athens’ support of the LGBTQ community.

For the 2015-2016 school year, Clarke County School District students in seventh through tenth grade were given new Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebooks.

On Sept. 11, Clarke Central High School played Cedar Shoals High School in the 49th Classic City Championship. CCHS won over CSHS 29-0.

As part of Clarke Central’s JROTC ceremony, Senior Fajr DeLane delivered a speech about America’s Resilience. With her permission, the speech is printed here.

Digital managing editor Aneesa-Conine Nakano and the ODYSSEY Online staff compiled a comprehensive package, including fast facts, columns by staff writer Fear Churchwell and Cedar Shoals BluePrints Magazine sports editor Matteo Castile, an interactive timeline and By The Numbers graphic by Suncana Pavlic and a SCENE at Central video by Karla Dougan and Julie Alpaugh.

The Student Government Association begins a new year working hard to continue their traditions from the past and planning new events.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is in preparation for their first region game.

When student returned to school on Aug. 11, the Clarke Central High School administration held class meetings to discuss expectations for the upcoming school year, including dress code. Assistant Principal Sheila Dunham discusses the dress code, its effect on students and how teachers and administration are going to enforce it.

Starting this school year, Clarke Central High School added a Robotics class to its course catalogue.

Newly-hired social studies department co-chair Ammon Hammett-Bregger returns to his former ranks within the Clarke County School District.

After 15 years, Clarke Central High School refinished and repainted the New Gym’s floor.

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

On Aug. 20, Clarke Central High School hosted Open House, an event in which parents/guardians had the opportunity to meet teachers.

Clarke Central High School students talk to Karla Dougan and Julie Alpaugh about what they did over summer break.

Barbara Archibald reflects on her journey to becoming a teacher.

AthFest, a music and art festival in Downtown Athens, took place on June 24-28.

Clarke Central High School started its 2015-16 academic school year on Aug. 11.

Gov. Nathan Deal’s latest education crusade for “opportunity school districts” is poorly planned and dangerous.

Clarke-Oconee Tennis Association is hosting the 40 & Over Championship this weekend in Athens.

Check out staff writer Julie Alpaugh’s photos from Twilight.

School should be a place where we shape our understanding of the world, so where are the tough conversations?

Popular culture’s obsession with serial killers and mass murderers is sick and inappropriate.

Freshman Kaya Pollack sat down with Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Principal Melanie Sigler to talk about her recent win as the Georgia National Distinguished Middle Level Principal of the Year.

TIDAL, a new music streaming service, will hopefully benefit the artists and the fans while revitalizing the music industry.

Being Latino is an identity; it goes beyond physical appearance and stereotypes.

In 2012 the Clarke Middle School garden was created through the initiative of parent David Berle and former agriculture science teacher Cheryl Hinson. It started as a plot of land in front of the school but over past years the front garden has expanded to four plots, and also includes a greenhouse.

You’re sitting in 4th period goofing off when it hits you: It’s May 11. School ends in ten days.

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

Decision Day was held May 1 in Mell Auditorium.

Clarke Central High School’s Decision Day for class of 2015 will include a reception and announcements from many students on their designated college or military option in which they will enroll in after high school.

At 13 years old, Mo’ne Davis is still a better team player than the college baseball player who snubbed her online.

Varsity golf coach and physical education department chair Dinah Posey will be retiring from Clarke Central High School in May. She will be taking a part time job at Foothills Education Charter High School beginning in the 2015-16 school year.

Due to construction, students will now be picked up and dropped off in a different fashion.

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

The 2015 Clarke Central High School Prom was held April 17 at the State Botanical Gardens.

There’s nothing un-American about the Advance Placement United States History Curriculum.

On April 16, the International Club hosted the 2015 International Day assembly to celebrate diversity at Clarke Central High School. Several CCHS students presented performances from different cultures. Seniors Marina Byrne and Edward Byrne performed “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf and Senior Pepe Mondragon and Junior Belangelis Colmenares danced a classic Dominican dance called the bachata. The assembly ended with a fashion show highlighting traditional dress from all over the world.

On April 16, Clarke Central High School students will come together to celebrate various cultures for International Day.

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

Karla Dougan and Ethan Crane anchor the fifth episode of season two.

On April 11, alumni players of Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals will reunite with their respective schools and play against each other in the Alumni game.

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

Wed., April 8, iOS users were greeted with a nice surprise: some color on their emoji keyboard.

Above: RUN THEM JEWELS FAST: Jamie “El-P” Meline, and Michael “Killer Mike” Render performs…

The Atlanta Hawks are soaring into the 2015 NBA Playoffs with the best record in the Eastern Conference.

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

Robert Smith, a homeless man in Athens, found that missing work one day in prison would change his life forever.

CBS’ new show CSI: Cyber fell short of viewers’ expectations. The CSI spinoff premiered Mar. 4 and although it begs to be watched, the show is a huge disappointment.

The time one takes to read a text can lead to an hour on your phone, time that could have been used completing something productive. Phones, nowadays, can be a towering distraction in one’s life.

Etienne De Rocher and Jacob Morris, Kenosha Kid, Cicada Rhythm and Nana Grizol perform in Athens, GA at the Slingshot Festival.

Southerners enjoy the power of the oral tradition and the magic of nature in “Tales from the Wild,” a storytelling event hosted by the Institute of Wild Intelligence in Athens.

Local musician Kishi Bashi performed at David C. Barrow Elementary School on Thurs., March 26, as the school’s Cool Composer of the Month.

Clarke Central High School’s chess club will competed in the Georgia High School Chess Championship at Emory University in Atlanta, an all day event this Saturday, March 28.

Since I was a toddler I was told that I was adopted. When I’m 17 I plan to go back to Guatemala and find my birth mother.

Story and photo by DALACE THOMAS – Business Staff Freshman Robert Sims talks about…

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

Clarke Central High School’s tennis teams will play four matches over the coming week due to matches that have been cancelled because of inclement weather.

The Clarke Central High School JV girls soccer team took on Flowery Branch High School at Billy Henderson Stadium on Sat., March 21. The Lady Glads tied Flowery Branch with a score of 0-0.

Clarke Central High School’s National Honor Society hosted the second blood drive of the 2014-15 school year in cooperation with the Red Cross.

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

Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal visits schools across Georgia reading to Pre-K students as a part of Governor Nathan Deal’s reading initiative.

Things you need to know before Clarke Central’s matchup against Apalachee.

VSCOcam, an application that stores simple photography taken on an smartphone, can also develop those snapshots into a high quality photograph with just a touch of editing.

Clarke Central High School ESOL teacher and soccer manager Kathryn Erickson is now licensed to support CCHS’ soccer program however she can.

Canadian recording artist Drake surprised fans worldwide with the unannounced release of his fourth studio album on Feb. 13.

A number of sophomores are in the process of completing the International Baccalaureate Personal Project. With the help of their assigned project advisers, students have the opportunity to extend their learning.

The completion date for 2014-15 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Personal Projects is near.

The CCHS robotics team intends to compete at the F.T.C. South Super-Regional Championship. This…

After placing 2nd place in the state meet, Clarke Central High School’s Robotics Club…

The sections of the new JROTC building features different classrooms, storages and displays. “I…

Students learn about technology from the past on Retro Tech Day, Mon. March 2.…

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

During Teen Tech Week 2015, Clarke Central High School Students will be able to discover new kinds of technology through the work of their peers.

American rapper Waka Flocka Flame stunned concertgoers during his Feb. 25 show at the Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

Story by ELLA SAMS – Broadcast Staff The Clarke Central High School drama department will…

Recently implemented teacher evaluations have created a way for students to anonymously assess their teachers.

Love Notes for Lukas is a charity event hosted in Athens that goals are to inform the community about the needs of infants and the neonatal intensive care units.

Clarke Central High School offers 20 different Advanced Placement courses and each year, more AP classes continue to be added. One new AP class will be offered next year.

One element of Snapchat’s latest update is Discover, which allows users to view editorial filled snaps from various media outlets.

American Sniper portrays a generally realistic setting of the war in Iraq and the war on terror. However, American Sniper does contain some moments of unrealistic plot developments and some inconsistencies to Chris Kyle’s account of his four tours in Iraq.

Tiernan O’Neill and Ella Sams anchor the fourth episode of Season 2.

Senior tight end/linebacker Qua-Von Scott worked towards his National Signing Day ceremony and football scholarship with a little help from his best friend and toughest motivator.

On Feb. 7, the top four Academic Bowl teams from each region of the state will compete in a statewide competition at Flowery Branch High School. Clarke Central High School’s varsity Academic Bowl team will take part in this competition.

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

The National Football League awards the Lombardi trophy to the Seattle Seahawks following their…

Freshman Academy staff has toughened the cell phone policy in attempt to remove all loopholes.

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

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

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

Martin Luther King Day of Service is a national holiday that challenges citizens nationwide to make a difference in their community.

Empire’s combination of clever raps and killer drama make it the premier hit of 2015.

Thirty-one Georgia high schools competed in the Clarke-Oconee Invitational at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center Natatorium on Jan. 17.

“How are you Jewish? I thought you were Asian.”

Story by KATY MAYFIELD – Staff Writer Video by NICHOLAS BYRNE – Broadcast Managing Editor Last…

Meghan Trainor finally released her first album “Title” on Jan. 13th. Her album topped the iTunes charts within the first hours after its release.

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

As Clarke Central high school seniors graduate, the freshman boys’ are working hard to carry their load for the team.

On Wed. Jan. 14 at 10 am. the Clarke Central High School media center hosted a meet and greet with Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places

Junior Kevin Mobley reflects on Stuart Scott’s career and how it has impacted his passion for sports.

By NICHOLAS BYRNE – Broadcast Managing Editor Photos courtesy of Empire Mock Trial. At…

Story by KARLA DOUGAN – Broadcast Staff Ben’s Bikes is a small shop around the…

On January 6, 2015 many painted their ring finger pink in honor of Leelah…

Story by JULIE ALPAUGH – Broadcast Staff Blankness; white paper, empty screen, I am about…

Story by ELLA SAMS – Broadcast Staff Since their formation in 2010, Stay the Sea…

Freshman Neha Mohanty has been playing soccer for ten years, and through those years it has become an influential part of her life.

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

Nicholas Byrne and Violet Merritt anchor the third episode of Season 2.

On Dec. 17, the Clarke Central High School media center hosted its first winter wonderland event. The event had a photo booth and students presented on different technological resources available to students, parents and teachers.

State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge released the 2014 Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) that measures schools and school districts on a 100 point scale today.

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

In taking the nation by storm, Trivia Crack has emerged as the top free app on the iTunes App Store.

On Dec. 5, Clarke Central High School battled Apalachee throughout the game with a slow start but fought hard to get the points they needed in order to win.

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

Future Business Leaders of America will be taking part in March of Dimes, an organization that helps moms and their babies. They provide necessary resources for the babies in intensive care.

An inside look Lifetime Sports, a physical education elective for seniors, with Jose Mondragon.

The new Clarke Central High School media center will begin its reconstruction on Dec. 11. The new library will accommodate many beneficial resources and characteristics.

“He looked at me and said, ‘You give us an opportunity to teach kids…

Many react negatively to GOP staffer Elizabeth Lauten’s snide remarks on Facebook about Sasha and Malia Obama’s behavior and dress at the annual turkey pardoning.

A series of twists and turns lead Asela Eatenson to take her passion for dance to the trapeze bar.

Director David Ayer’s Fury, released on Oct. 17, is a jarringly blunt depiction of the trials faced by soldiers during World War II. Centering on the five-man crew of a Sherman tank, Fury tells the story of the men, not the war.

Clarke Central High School foreign language department teacher William Hunter is the newest Latin teacher.

Clarke Central High School freshman Swapnil Dave left his home country in search for a better education.

Students in the Make a Difference GLAD Time made a poster to inform people…

Story by MARY MERRITT – Variety Editor Edited by RIGEL TURNER – Broadcast Staff…

It is cliché these days to thank a member of the Armed Services — “thank you for your service” is so easy to say, but what does it actually mean?

Clarke Central High School orchestra students will perform at a recital on Nov. 11 which will be held without the usual solo and ensemble festival following.

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

By KENDARIUS STURDIVANT – Broadcast Staff Terrance Fleming, former Cedar Shoals basketball player, recently…

In light of campus-wide changes due to renovation, administrators have increased their focus on campus safety.

Counseling Office Secretary Jamie Bonds was 14 when her mother shook her awake at 2 a.m.

“Where’s your key?”
“It’s on the dresser!”
“Get out.”

Activities like the Fall Leadership Conference on Nov. 13-14 at the Classic Center, under Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education help students pursue their future careers.

Nicholas Byrne and Violet Merritt anchor the second episode of Season 2.

Clarke Central High School sophomore free safety An’zavion “Zay” Brown is a college prospect and junior running back JaQua Daniels is a college recruit. Both play on
Clarke Central High School’s varsity football team. The University of Georgia has recruited Daniels and shown interest in Brown.

By SHAWN WILLIAMS – Broadcast Staff By NICHOLAS BYRNE – Broadcast Managing Editor ODTV’s…

Taylor Swift’s newest album misses the mark in transitioning the star from country to pop.

By JURNEE LOUDER – Staff Writer Clarke Central High School students searching for career…

As the Clarke Central High School varsity cross country team prepares for the Region 8-AAAAA meet in Conyers, Ga. on Nov. 1 and the AAAAA state meet on Nov. 8, the team looks to count on freshman runners to help them succeed.

By JULIE ALPAUGH – Broadcast Staff Teamwork and problem solving both come into play…

The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School English departments will meet at W.R. Coile Middle School on Nov. 3 for their first district professional learning day.

John Washington is proud of the family atmosphere that Washington Farms provides for its…

Flic, an app created by Lifehack Labs, provides user with an easy way to maximize storage on Apple iOS8 devices.

As the robotics season approaches, the robotics team not only focuses on competing in other school’s competitions, but creating a competition of their own in the future.

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

CooolKey is an app that allows users to customize their iPhone keyboards with either the available designs, or with a personal picture.

Fall parent teacher conferences began on Wed., Oct. 15 and end on Fri., Oct. 17. This year, the administration and staff prioritized increasing parent turnout.

On Thurs., Oct. 16, sophomore Byron Spraggins played in the final junior varsity game of the season against cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School at Billy Henderson Stadium after being cleared from a concussion.

At a luncheon on Oct. 17, Clarke Central High School CAPS Paraprofessional Montu Miller and English department co-chair Erin Cawthon were recognized as Paraprofessional of the Year and Teacher of the Year for Clarke Central High School.

Fifteen members of Clarke Central High School’s Interact Club will volunteer at a hydration station for runners in the fifth annual AthHalf half marathon on Oct. 19.

GLAD Time is the two hour period on Wednesdays when students can remediate and participate in enrichment activities. Beginning in the 2014-15 school year GLAD Time has more opportunities for enrichment compared to the previous school year. This year, chess club, which formerly met outside of school hours only, has been added to the list of available GLAD times.

Writing is a priority for senior English students at Clarke Central High School according to English department co-chair Erin Cawthon. She says they will be focusing on writing more than ever before.

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team won its second game this season — also its second since 2007 — 11-6 against Greater Atlanta Christian School on Sept. 30 in the regular season finalé.

The Clarke Central High School Parent Teacher Student Organization is accepting applications from teachers for classroom grants. These grants are monetary gifts made to teachers or staff who demonstrates need for extra funding to the PTSO.

English department teacher Ginger Lehmann teaches American Literature and writer’s workshop at Clarke Central…

By RIGEL TURNER – Broadcast Staff Telling people that I am bisexual is, at…

Senior Lakiera Bailey practices a scale in band class on Sept. 30 in preparation…

To the Georgia Department of Education, the newly implemented Student Learning Objective tests are a way to measure teacher and student performance. To administrators, they are just another thing that “must” be done. To teachers, they’re a pain. To students, they’re unsettling.

Olatunji Moussa Mosley connects with his roots and his father through drumming.

In light of the upcoming national elections, the South Carolina Election Commission is working to engage and inform young voters before they go to the polls.

While the South Carolina Election Commission has gone to great lengths to break barriers in voting, there’s still work to be done with the challenges that some new adults aged 18-19, and youth voters, aged 18-25 face.

As the 2024 US presidential elections approach, Generation Z’s voting habits have become more and more influenced by social media.