Sophomore Naomi Hendershot shares her dislike for the new Netflix show Insatiable, finding the acting dull and the storyline too chaotic.
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During the month of May, ODYSSEY Media Group staffers and Journalism I students went out and talked to faculty and staff. Here are their stories. Photo essay compiled by Bria Echols and Elena Webber.
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Clarke Central High School foreign language department teacher Anna Rogers was taught to believe that people who didn’t speak English had no place in our country. The transition from that girl into who she is today began in a small apartment building in her hometown.
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In the spring of 2015, Saphir Grici started the Holy Crepe food truck in hopes of providing Athens with a unique food option and changing the culture of food trucks in the community. Since opening, the business has undergone tremendous changes.
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Clarke Central High School freshman biology teacher Judith Chavarria grew up tutoring children in her hometown of Málaga, Spain. After numerous teaching experiences and unexpected decisions, Chavarria found her way to Athens.
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“Cobra Kai” strikes hard with “Karate Kid” fans looking for a nostalgic, yet fresh take on the classic franchise.
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Foreign language department teacher Erica Cascio owned restaurants for 23 years before she began teaching, and shares their surprising similarities.
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Clarke Central High School senior Frazier Taylor stands in the parking lot during his…
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The first episode of “Silicon Valley” season five premiered on March 25. Although it reuses the familiar storylines the series is known for, the episode does not disappoint.
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The book “Erebos” by Ursula Poznanski is a must-read with its mysterious plot of a manipulative and dangerous video game that tries to take over the lives of Nick Dunmore and his high school friends.
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The Netflix original “Alexa and Katie”, which was released on March 23, is a slightly corny yet heartfelt series that is sure to have young people talking.
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“Love, Simon” avoids making a gimmick of homosexuality and delivers a cute “coming of age” flick, despite lack-luster cinematography and inconsistent dialogue.
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Last updated on Feb. 9, “Still Here” is a really fun, indie game adventure app. The game is still only out for pre-release, but the graphics and overall storyline of the game are really fun and offer an engaging experience.
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Athens artist Lou Kregel is known for her chrysanthemum paintings located all over Athens, but more importantly how she has refused to conform to those around her.
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Toms Creek Family Farms co-owner Neset Hikmet enjoys the process of running his business and understands the importance of growing fresh, local foods.
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Clarke Central High School FFA President Jordan Butler, a junior, shares her struggles with anxiety and the program that’s helped her overcome them.
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Review: “Life Is a Flower, Life Is a Gun”
by Gabriel Mantione-Holmes February 25, 2018Solo producer and songwriter, Angie Aparo’s new album “Life Is a Flower, Life Is a Gun” improves his repertoire as well as folk as a genre.
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“I, Tonya” is the powerful story of one of America’s most legendary yet infamous athletes. No matter what the viewers may think of Tonya Harding, they will not be able to look away from the screen while watching this incredibly well-done telling of her story.
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Marvel Studios’ newest film, “Black Panther”, was released on Feb. 16. The film expertly combines current political conundrums with a nearly fantastical setting and relatable characters, creating a movie that is a must-see.
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Quest for Athens’ Best: Burgers
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano February 15, 2018News Editor Jurnee Louder and Viewpoints Writer Sam Mattern-Parkes seek out the best burger joint in Athens in this edition of Quest for Athens’ Best. idea filmed by Aneesa Conine-Nakano. Video edited by Zoe Peterson.
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“Grown-ish” is a comedy showcasing what it’s like to go off to college for the first time. The show has funny characters that will keep viewers laughing throughout.
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Social Commentary: “The Post”
by Alexander Robinson February 10, 2018“The Post,” now playing at Beechwood Cinema and GTC University Cinemas, is a timely period drama that tells a compelling narrative speaking to the importance of journalistic integrity.
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Clarke Central High School freshman Jocelyn Ray grew up in Superior, Colorado, and after moving to Athens in 2017, she is having to adjust to a new sky.
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Drake’s first releases of 2018, “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity,” leave more to be expected from the Toronto-based rapper.
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Clarke Central High School senior Jeffery Blakely, also known as Kxng Blanco, aims to take his rap career far into the future.
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Quiz: What should your New Year’s resolution be?
by Emma Crane December 31, 2017Business staffer Emma Crane tells you what your New Year’s resolution for 2018 should be with this quiz.
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Still recovering from a motor-vehicle accident, Clarke Central High School varsity basketball player Kendarius Watson, a senior, rejoins his team for the 2017-18 basketball season.
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Find out which viral Star Wars meme you are with this entertaining quiz by Co-Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano.
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Despite his controversial rise to fame and his extravagant lifestyle, social media influencer Jake Paul has positively changed Generation Z’s culture and here are three reasons why.
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“Fun Run 3” was released Nov. 30, since then the app has found huge success with its new release of Arena.
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“Wonder,” released on Nov. 17 by Lionsgate, will keep viewers engaged with great acting and dialogue that lives up to the bestselling book by R. J. Palacio it was based on.
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Spotify has released individual and platform-wide data recapping 2017 through listeners’ music habits.
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Bill Berry, former drummer of alternative rock band R.E.M, never planned on going into the music business until he moved to Athens, Georgia and fell in love with its vibrant music scene.
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Singer-songwriter Willow Smith’s second album, The 1st, showcases her honest talent, intelligence and growth from her 2015 debut album Ardipithecus.
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Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price’s love for nature is not only expressed by spending time outside, it is shown in her art.
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Audio Visual Technology and Film instructor Michael Bosby’s A/V Tech and Film III class at the Athens Community Career Academy has only one student enrolled this semester, Clarke Central High School senior Dakarii Williams.
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On Oct. 22, the final performance for the fall session of Camp Amped took place at Nuçi’s Space, featuring several Clarke Central High School students.
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Five last-minute DIY Halloween costumes
by Lily Bruce-Ritchie October 29, 2017Broadcast staffer Lily Bruce-Ritchie compiles five last minute Halloween costumes to try out for the spooky holiday.
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The annual Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle will be held on Oct. 28, with a number of other Halloween themed events taking place over the course of the weekend.
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With everyone’s favorite spooky holiday around the corner, take this quiz by iliad Literary-Art…
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Review: The “Degrassi” edition of “Making a Murderer”
by Mackenzie Caudill October 19, 2017The Netflix-original series “American Vandal” is a brilliant high school based satire of the true-crime shows Netflix is known for. It’s like the “Degrassi” edition of “Making a Murderer”.
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For 65 years, Wilson’s His and Hers Styling Shop has witnessed drastic changes over the past 65 years it’s been open that Hot Corner and all of Athens has undergone.
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ODYSSEY Media Group visuals staffer Katie Grace Upchurch runs through six current LGBTQ singers and musicians in honor on October being LGBTQ History Month.
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The ABC comedy series “The Mayor”, which aired its first episode on Oct. 3, is full of good humor and relatable characters, in spite of a somewhat weak plot.
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On Sept. 12, JibJab Media Inc. released their updated version of “JibJab Camera”, allowing readers more opportunities to personalize their pictures.
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Six girls see how “universal” the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer from Rihanna’s new makeup line, Fenty Beauty, really is.
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Everyone loves a good soup! Find out what soup speaks most to you in this quiz crafted by Web Master Everett Vereen.
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Quiz: Which season of “American Horror Story” are you?
by Emma Crane September 7, 2017The seventh season of “American Horror Story”, “Cult”, premiered on Sept 7, at 10 p.m on FX. Each season of the hit show has an overarching theme and unique characters that help develop the plot. Which former season are you?
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“RaiseMe”, an app released on Aug. 23, offers a wide range of scholarships to students wanting to attend college.
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Infographic: Four facts to know about Hurricane Irma
by Sunčana Pavlić September 6, 2017Senior Visuals Coordinator Sunčana Pavlić breaks down four essential things to know about Hurricane Irma.
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Infographic: Four facts to know about Hurricane Harvey
by Sunčana Pavlić September 6, 2017Senior Visuals Coordinator Sunčana Pavlić breaks down four essential things to know about Hurricane Harvey.
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Pastor Edward Bolen hosted the the first Five Points Food Truck Party at the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, on Aug. 19.
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Three women stand in a New York City subway station, dressed in floor-length gowns. As the train rushes in, the three women grab hands and scream as it whips by. This is just one of the wonderfully unique scenes to be found on “The Bold Type”.
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Quiz: Which “Rick and Morty” character are you?
by Alexander Robinson August 25, 2017Season three of Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” is in full swing! Find out which character you’re most like with this fun and not-at-all pointless quiz by sports staffer Alexander Robinson!
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Despite having a decent cast, the Netflix original “Naked,” released Aug. 11, is full of untapped potential, making it feel quite lacking — almost “naked.”
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Over 1,300 students, faculty and staff at Clarke Central High School were able to watch the solar eclipse from Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 21. Here is a photo essay documenting reactions to the event compiled by Director of Audience Engagement Olivia Ripps.
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Singer/songwriter R.LUM.R, released his debut extended play record “AFTERIMAGE” on Aug. 11, in which he sings with emotion and showcases his raw talent through a broad range of genres.
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The movie “Dunkirk,” released July 21, explores the historical event of the Dunkirk evacuation in a manner unlike most war movies, but still delivers a powerful performance, despite it’s abnormalities.
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Clarke Central High School sophomore Hayden Partain expresses his personality through his love for magic.
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Seven years after the release of “Persona 4,” Atlus finally released the strikingly stylish “Persona 5,” and it certainly did not disappoint.
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Staff writer Coles Ehlers shines a light on CCHS artists.
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All his life substitute teacher Edward Stephens has followed his love of history wherever it takes him: from the University of Georgia to the jungles of Ethiopia and Vietnam.
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Quest for Athens’ Best: Sushi
by Katie Grace Upchurch April 24, 2017Variety writer Emma Ramsay continues the journey across the Classic City in search for the best sushi Athens has to offer.
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar returns with his fourth studio album, “DAMN.” released on April 14, showing that Lamar is blessed with the Midas Touch.
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Clarke Central High School senior Chris Ortuno has been impacted by soccer, a sport he has grown a passion for.
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Sophomore staff writer Bria Echols writes about her first experience with trapeze at Canopy Studio.
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Junior Cade Ivy repairs things — at first engines, and more recently, hydraulic pumps. For years, he has loved doing this, and he hopes to continue in years to come.
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Staff writer Emma Crane tells you what look you should rock this prom with a quick quiz and Senior Visuals Coordinator Julie Alpaugh reflects on her experiences with the event.
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Variety staff writer Emma Crane will tell you what style you should rock this prom season with this quick quiz.
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“Lake Coloring”, a virtual coloring book, is a unique game for users to express themselves, show off their artistic abilities and reduce their stress levels, but it is only good while it lasts.
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Athens’ local Town and Gown Theater puts on the play “Disgraced” directed by Asia Meana running April 7-9.
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Staff writer Elena Gilbertson Hall and Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch talk to author Annie Hartnett who stopped at Avid Bookshop on April 6 during her book tour for her novel, “Rabbit Cake”.
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Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann returns with a quiet and acoustic album that straddles the line between bitter self-reflection and regret, while still showcasing her signature wit and charm.
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Review: “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”
by Ashley Lawrence April 4, 2017“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is the newest installment to Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda” series. Originally announced in 2013 and set for release in 2015, it was delayed until it eventually dropped on March 3, proving itself to be well worth the wait.
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Staff writer Connor McCage breaks down the top five albums of March, 2017.
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“Causality” is a clever game that challenges the player by presenting complex problems that demand specific solutions.
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New to Netflix: April 2017
by Katie Grace Upchurch March 28, 2017Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch breaks down some of the top shows and movies coming to Netflix in April.
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The tale as old as time,“Beauty and the Beast,” returned as a live-action film on March 17. Although it attempts to meet the expectations of its 1991 predecessor, it lacks the energy and quirkiness of the original.
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Find out which former winner of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” you are with this quiz by staff writter Emma Crane. The ninth season of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” airs on Fridays at 8 p.m. on VH1.
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UberEATS is a new food delivery service in Athens, but will it rise above existing delivery providers?
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Netflix’s freshly debuted original series “Santa Clarita Diet” is packed full of humor, gore and a taste for human flesh.
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Burning Sands is a Netflix original movie released on Jan. 24. This drama has comedy, tragedy and several important messages.
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Ed Sheeran follows up his 2014 album “Multiply” with “Divide”, an album that can’t decide what it wants to be.
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The ODYSSEY Media Group compiled a Prom fashion preview featuring senior Ilianis Solis and staff writer Owen Churchwell. The dresses modeled were provided by David’s Bridal and tuxes were provided by Perno’s Formal Wear.
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Quest for Athens’ Best: Bagels
by Lorena Limongi March 2, 2017ODTV Reporter Lorena Limongi goes to various bagel restaurants around the downtown Athens area in a Quest to find Athens’ Best Bagels.
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Blanca Lynch has been a hard worker all her life, and continues to work hard at her job as a custodian at Clarke Central High School.
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The print variety staff searches for the best pizza in Athens, trying slices from two pizza places close to Clarke Central High School, Hungry Howie’s Pizza and Domino’s Pizza.
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Quiz: Which Oscar nominated film are you?
by Katie Grace Upchurch February 24, 2017Which Oscar Nominated film are you? Staff Writer Emma Crane and Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch can tell you with this quick quiz.
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Review: “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano February 23, 2017“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” an FX mini-series, was recently released on Netflix and keeps viewers on their toes throughout the the entire season.
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A three-day gender seminar at a sustainable farm community in Karnataka, India teaches emerging farmers more progressive views on gender. Participants left with an enlightened perspective to bring home to their communities.
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Curator for the “Bittersweet Winds” exhibit Richie Plass explains the purpose of his exhibit.
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Four freshman boys come together to establish the band, Cheese Dream.
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Quiz: What Valentine’s Day candy are you?
by Katie Grace Upchurch February 14, 2017What kind of Valentine’s Day candy suits your personality best? Staff Writer Emma Crane and Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch can tell you with this quick quiz.
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Fire Emblem Heroes is a mobile game released by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo that is a spin-off of the Fire Emblem series. Addicting and generous to players, Fire Emblem Heroes is ideal for lovers of mobile games.
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The Grammy’s finally woke up by changing their requirements for nominations and gave a new generation of artists a chance to be recognized on a national scale.
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Pocket Points is an app available for free on the app store that allows participants to earn points for not being on their phones at school. Students can then spend their points on coupons for a variety of local and online businesses.
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Kelly’s Kitchen: Pumpkin Spice Latté
by Kelly Fulford February 8, 2017ODTV staffer Kelly Fulford shares her recipe for a pumpkin spice latte in this edition of “Kelly’s Kitchen”.
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Ken Manring turned a 111-year old building into White Tiger Gourmet: a symbol for local artwork, events and most importantly, barbecue.
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A hard case to crack
by Ana Aldridge February 1, 2017Print Writing Coach Ana Aldridge and staff writer Connor McCage offer two critical insights on “Split,” released on Jan. 20.
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Print Photography Editor Zoe Peterson breaks down her top 10 songs of 2017 so far (in no particular order).
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What you need to know about the flu season
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano January 18, 2017On Jan. 17, the Clarke Central High School faculty, parents and students were forwarded a letter from Clarke Country School District Director of Nursing Amy Roark about influenza season. Here is the breakdown.
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Sophomore Joel Ulloa moved to Athens, Georgia for a better education, but it has been a hard transition from Mexico to the United States.
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Where to volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
by Katie Grace Upchurch January 11, 2017Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch complied a list of places to volunteer on Martin Luther King Day in Athens-Clarke Country.
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Recap: 2017 Golden Globes winners
by Sunčana Pavlić January 9, 2017Digital Managing Editor Sunčana Pavlić complied the winners of the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
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The print variety staff searches for the best donuts in Athens, testing treats from Ike & Janes Cafe and Bakery and Zombie Donuts and Coffee.
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Celebrating the New Year around the world
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano December 30, 2016Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano compiles an interactive map of different New Year celebrations and traditions around the world.
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A film with a sci-fi premise takes an intimate twist when it focuses on the experiences of two people who find each other in the middle of a malfunction on their spaceship.
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2016 gift guide
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano December 21, 2016Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down 2016 holiday gift ideas for friends and family.
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Staff writer Lorena Limongi reflects on her experience engaging in a week of activities hosted by Athens Running Company that were low to no cost in an attempt to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle.
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Mel Gibson, after his decade long absence, returns to the directing chair to deliver a war movie to rival Stephen Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan”.
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2016 America’s Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal’s first album offers much more than just insanely catchy tunes.
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The Young Urban Farmers Program allows students to learn how to make money through farming, as well as other enrichment opportunities.
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Freshman Zoey Conley-Mullis has a passion for art, which has developed over the years and become an outlet for her to express her emotions.
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Clarke Central High School senior Ty’Quashia Lattimore reflects on her time at CCHS and how her experience has shaped her to become the woman she is today.
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Review: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
by Valeria Garcia-Pozo November 28, 2016Although “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a prequel to the Harry Potter franchise, the film is charming all on its own, providing dazzling visuals and excellent performances from its stars.
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Disney’s latest film “Moana” is a heartfelt family movie that will keep you locked in
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Clarke Central High School math department teacher Dr. Elijah Swift has found himself taking the role of teacher his whole life.
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2016 election reactions
by Karla Dougan November 13, 2016This past week, the ODYSSEY Media Group visited Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Scholastic Press Association 2016 fall conference. While there, members spoke to people from across the country to gage their reactions to the 2016 election.
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Nedza’s Waffles, a pop up waffle stand, was started by University of Georgia student Joe Nedza, and provides Athens community members with affordable, gourmet waffles.
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Mannaweenta Ethiopian/Eritrean Restaurant is located between Quality Dry Cleaners and Orient Mart in a small strip mall on the East Side of Athens and is a great place to get authentic Ethiopian cuisine with its tasty cuisine and great service.
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As Halloween weekend begins, Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down the creepy clown sightings that has led to mass hysteria over social media.
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Tyler Perry’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween is a wacky movie with humor, crazy characters and a hilarious plot.
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Lady Gaga’s latest album slows down to give audiences something genuine.
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Review: A Poe classic tainted by distasteful comedy
by Everett Vereen October 21, 2016The Rose of Athens Theatre’s traveling performance of “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart” started out strong, but took a big turn for the worse in the latter part of the plot.
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“The Girl on the Train” provides more than just the typical shock factor by combining brilliant acting, shots and plot reveals, making for an outstandingly unnerving movie.
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The new TV comedy “Atlanta”, which stars Donald Glover — also known as rapper Childish Gambino –, is a great blend of witty jokes and music while depicting everyday life in Atlanta.
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Managing Editor Sunčana Pavlić complies a college agenda: a guide to important information and tips on financial aid, student loans, test dates and more.
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Apple’s iOS 10, released on Sept. 13, adds some innovative features like iMessage apps and Siri app suggestions, but drops the ball with the new emojis and lock screen.
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Despite its high expectations, the newly released movie “Ben-Hur” failed to deliver a comprehendible plot line and engage the audience into the story.
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The DC cinematic universe experienced another misfire with “Suicide Squad”. The film’s cut footage, awful dialogue and lack of plot made the movie not worth a shot.
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At the start of high school, sophomore Deunte Oliphant and a number of his friends started a group called “$adboyz” in hopes of becoming known and spreading their idea that “If you ain’t cryin’, you lyin.’”
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Clarke Central graduate and security guard Jillian Anderson has taken a new turn in her career. From CCHS to Albany State University, Anderson pursued a career in computer science but now her eyes are set on a professional basketball career.
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Down To Lunch, compatible with both Android and Apple devices, is an app initially launched in April 2015, but has recently rose to popularity since. The main purpose serves to rekindle old friendships or make new ones and to bond.
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Clarke Central High School math department teacher Alex Szatkowski learned the power of choosing happiness at a young age when she decided to quit her pursuit to be a professional dancer.
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On March 7, the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” began with a bang as 12 new queens vyed for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar”.
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What promposal matches your personality? Copy Editors Christina Kurian and Violet Merritt can answer that question with this new quiz.
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Clarke Central High School security officer Vara Loggins overcame her struggles to become a positive role model at CCHS.
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Junior Mara Bastow grew up as a member of a military family and despite its hardships, she would not trade the experience for anything.
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Staff Writer Kaya Pollack lists the five best apps for tips for healthy curls and why people should use them.
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Ketchapp, known for its game 2048, has released another app that has hit the top of the Apple Apps chart. Stack, released on Feb. 17 2016, has a clear objective while still providing enough challenge for the player.
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Freshman Paulina Hafer has faced a lot of hardships in her life, but the support of her family, friends and the Athens community have helped her become the person she is today.
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On Feb. 14, Kanye West released his new album The Life of Pablo on Tidal. News Editor Jurnee Louder is quite disappointed.
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The role-playing game series Fire Emblem has gained its newest addition, Fire Emblem Fates, a game with an enriching plot and stunning cutscenes. Glaring flaws, however, harm its potential.
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The sister, the artist, the dreamer
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano March 1, 2016When asked what three adjectives describe her best, junior Cindi Munoz said, “Creative, sensitive and outgoing.” Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano explores how her personality affects the different roles Cindi plays.
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A job can be one of those things people look forward to doing when they need get things that they want. Before deciding consider the ways to maintain a job.
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The new sitcom, “Fuller House”, premiered on Feb. 26 on Netflix. The sitcom is a continuation of the original series, “Full House”, which premiered in 1987.
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Copy Editor Violet Merritt lists the five best apps for surviving school and why people should use them.
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The movie Deadpool, released Feb. 12, breaks the trend of pg-13 superhero movies and showcases the talent of actor Ryan Reynolds.
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Digital Managing Editor showcases five big winners of the 2016 Grammy Awards, which was held Feb. 15.
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At age six, Clarke Central High School freshman Patrick Madrid moved to the southern region of Sevilla, Spain, which changed his life forever.
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Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano compiled a list of do’s and don’t for Valentine’s Day.
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David Bowie’s new album, “Blackstar,” was released on his birthday, Jan. 8, days before his death.
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The five best: fitness and health apps
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano February 7, 2016Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano lists the five best apps for health and fitness and why people should use them.
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The Athens Fashion Collective held three days of fashion-related events around Athens. One event, called Georgia Sewn, was a new roster addition.
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The drama of high school returns to TV as the cast of Degrassi: Next Class hits the screen.
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“The Revenant”, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domhnall Gleeson, incorporates stunning visuals and powerfully acting performances from the cast.
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The women’s lifestyle company A Beautiful Mess released its third photo editing app, A Color Story, on Jan. 12. The app focuses on brightening and enhancing the natural color of photos.
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Clarke Central High School sophomore Damerea Hopp attributes his personality to a few memorable moments.
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On Jan. 18, Athens community members marched through the streets of downtown Athens to push for a discrimination free community.
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Senior Matthew Green sits in class, quietly finishing his work. Green is a respectful student, who never causes anyone any trouble. However, he wasn’t always the model student he is now. In middle school, he acted out and got into trouble frequently.
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Blanche Aldridge has a past foreign to many women today, in which she took care of her many younger siblings and gave up graduating high school and many carefree days to start a family with the man she loves.
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Senior Jared Warner is commonly known at Clarke Central for his class ranking, but aside from his academic attributes, he is a musical artist.
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Five winter premieres to watch
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano January 9, 2016Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down five winter television season premieres to watch and why they are worth checking out.
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Jennifer Lawrence gives a powerful performance in David O. Russell’s Joy, but the film’s lack of focus leaves viewers uninterested.
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No matter what the situation, Clarke Central junior Lauryn Waters does everything with the guidance and support of her family.
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Comediennes Amy Poehler and Tina Fey add to their list of cult comedy TV series and movies with Sisters, their latest film, in which the duo play a set of adult sisters determined to throw one last party in their childhood home
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Quiz: Which Star Wars-The Force Awakens character are you?
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano December 20, 2015Are you more Han Solo or Kylo Ren? Find out here. Quiz by Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano.
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Clarke Central senior Anthony Zuniga has been a part of drama at Clarke Central since his freshman year and has developed his skills in theater throughout his high school career.
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In School Suspension paraprofessional Walter Jones discusses his youth, college years and the future.
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With midterms approaching in the last weeks before Winter Break, here are five tips on how to study to get the best grades possible
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Quiz: Which “Hunger Games” character are you?
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano November 23, 2015“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” came out Nov. 20. Take this quiz to find out which character you are most like.
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WARNING: This may contain spoilers to books and movies in the Hunger Games series. The heavily anticipated finale to the popular movie franchise, “The Hunger Games”, leaves the viewers longing for a better conclusion to the acclaimed trilogy.
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Local business owner Angie Tillman fulfilled her dream with the opening of her new storefront Phickles Phun Foods earlier this year.
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Musical.ly is a free app that allows users to lip sync to various songs, vines or parodies. It is similar to the app Dubsmash, but users can film themselves in fast and slow motion.
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Quest for Athens’ Best: Latin American Cuisine
by Sunčana Pavlić November 3, 2015The print variety staff began their journey across the Classic City in search for the best Athens has to offer with stops at four Latin American restaurants.
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In preparation for this Halloween coming up on Oct. 31, here are five things to do before the holiday season begins.
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The Walking Dead season six will return to AMC with high expectations.
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Steven Spielberg’s sequel Jurassic World proves to be an improvement from the other sequels, but failed to capture the charm of the original.
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iOS 9 was released from Apple on Sept. 16. The update includes new features and is more compatible with other Apple products.
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On Sept. 15, social media app Snapchat updated, giving users opportunities to personalize their “snaps,” and rewarding them with “trophies.”
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Review: Welcome to the New South with Maria Hinojosa
by Pamela Affolter September 23, 2015Peabody 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.
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Clarke County School District has taken a big technological step, from rolling out personal laptop devices to students, to now launching an app. On this app, students can check their grades, CCSD news and even the lunch menu.
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Does this app keep up with the increasingly high quality mobile games on the market or will it Fall Out?
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What started as a homemade bakery in Bangkok, Thailand in 2011, has now relocated to Athens as an Asian-American fusion desserts bakery, with the motive to satisfy one’s sweet tooth.
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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.
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On August 17, 2015, global clothing corporation Urban Outfitters opened in Athens, GA.
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TIDAL, a new music streaming service, will hopefully benefit the artists and the fans while revitalizing the music industry.
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Titrim Attipoe, a current Clarke County School District substitute teacher, was born and raised in Ghana. He has noticed many differences in culture between the U.S. and Ghana throughout his years.
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Dubsmash is a free app that allows users to send videos of them lip syncing to a famous quote, popular song or sound. It can then be shared amongst friends through social media platforms such as Facebook Messenger.
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Travis Porter has consistently produced the best rap dance music in the business, and does not fail to live up to that standard with their newest product, 3 Live Krew.
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Above: RUN THEM JEWELS FAST: Jamie “El-P” Meline, and Michael “Killer Mike” Render performs…
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I Don’t Like S***, I Don’t Go Outside by Earl Sweatshirt largely talks about his hardships while he brings a slow-paced rap and a jazz like beat.
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Robert Smith, a homeless man in Athens, found that missing work one day in prison would change his life forever.
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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.
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The wild side of storytelling
by Grace Allen-Polaneczky March 28, 2015Southerners 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.
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Kishi Bashi shares his key to music
by Ethan Crane March 27, 2015Local musician Kishi Bashi performed at David C. Barrow Elementary School on Thurs., March 26, as the school’s Cool Composer of the Month.
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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.
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Review: If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Drake
by Ethan Crane March 19, 2015Canadian recording artist Drake surprised fans worldwide with the unannounced release of his fourth studio album on Feb. 13.
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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.
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Condor Chocolates, located at 1658 S Lumpkin St, ensures their chocolate comes from specific…
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Despite school cancellations and illnesses, the Clarke Central High School drama department was able to put on their Spring performance of Cabaret.
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Waka Flocka fires up Athens crowds
by Sophie Fernandes February 27, 2015American rapper Waka Flocka Flame stunned concertgoers during his Feb. 25 show at the Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.
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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.
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One element of Snapchat’s latest update is Discover, which allows users to view editorial filled snaps from various media outlets.
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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.
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The app Elevate provides users with a fun and attractive way to improve their logical skills.
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Empire’s combination of clever raps and killer drama make it the premier hit of 2015.
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Meghan Trainor finally released her first album “Title” on Jan. 13th. Her album topped the iTunes charts within the first hours after its release.
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In taking the nation by storm, Trivia Crack has emerged as the top free app on the iTunes App Store.
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On Dec. 9, Jermaine Cole, better known as J.Cole, released his third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
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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.
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2nd and Charles is a new store in Athens that offers customers a variety of amusing items much like recently closed local store Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother.
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Taylor Swift’s newest album misses the mark in transitioning the star from country to pop.
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By FEAR CHURCHWELL – Web Master Released on Oct. 18, Rise, Trip Lee’s sixth…
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Flic, an app created by Lifehack Labs, provides user with an easy way to maximize storage on Apple iOS8 devices.
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Seniors Sam Thompson and Addie Downs perform as part of Clarke Central High School’s…
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CooolKey is an app that allows users to customize their iPhone keyboards with either the available designs, or with a personal picture.
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The highly anticipated iPhone operating system iOS8 was released on Sept. 17. Apple coined it “the biggest iOS release ever”. The update is compatible with iPhone 4S or higher, as well as the iPod 5th generation.
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Dictionary.com defines passion as “A strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything,”. One’s passion can be anything. For me, that something is collecting and learning instruments.
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American rock group Weezer released their 9th studio album, Everything Will Be Alright in the End, on Oct. 7. After their 2010 album, Pinkerton, drew negative responses from critics and even Weezer’s fans, this album serves as the perfect comeback to the rock music world.
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Stalker is the new TV series that creates a unique face for detective shows and keeps you guessing.
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Shonda Rhimes, executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, debuted her new drama, How to Get Away with Murder, on Sept. 25. on ABC.
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Director David Fincher released the mystery movie Gone Girl to theaters on Oct. 3. The film was based on the bestselling book by Gillian Flynn and is just as overrated.
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Chris Brown finally released his sixth album “X” on Sept. 16 after pushing the album back after days and then weeks and soon after, a year. Never before has an album been so long in the making and been so underwhelming.
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Sophomore Grace Walker at age six on tour with mother Shelley Olin in 2005.…
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In the 1990s, punk rock band Bikini Kill brought feminism to the forefront of a generation of musical fans.
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medley of radiant lights flashed around the stage as the emotions of young musicians spilled out into the crowd. On June 14 and July 19, a handful of the best youth musicians in Athens perform together in their Grand Finale show at Nuci’s Space in Athens, Ga.
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Former Clarke Central High School student Kinsey Clark sits with her pet dog in…
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Eloquent musicality, moving lyricism and suave production integrate to make Z an admirable and gratifying work.
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Prom is just around the corner, and some guys are just starting to make arrangements. While you are planning for prom, keep these tips in mind..
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Prom is scheduled for April 18, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. As Clarke Central girls are preparing for the big night, here are a few places that will be available for the last minute details.
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10 prom-posals sure to find you a prom date!
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On her self-titled album, BEYONCÉ, the R&B queen unleashes the Magna Carta of pop feminism.
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In the wild, there have been no accounts of orcas, commonly known as killer whales, ever killing humans. In captivity, however, whales have killed four people and injured dozens more.
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It’s always risky to take a classic story such as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and create a contemporary portrayal of it that is, at the very least, worth watching.
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For Ron Burgundy’s dramatic return to the silver screen, creators Will Ferrell and Adam McKay explore new comedic terrain.
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Cook Out moves in to Athens
by Nicholas Byrne November 16, 2013Cook Out opened this fall to serve the people of Athens.
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On Nov 7. the Georgia Theater was filled with the sounds of Sleigh Bells.
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With a heavy new focus on service learning in today’s society, Athens Clarke-County Mayor Nancy Denson’s “Call to Service” could not have come at a better time.
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Just in time for Halloween, the modern adaption of the classic 1976 film Carrie has been released.
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Max Brooks, author of World War Z, has brought readers instructions to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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On Sept. 18, Apple released its completely redesigned mobile operating system, iOS 7, to the public.
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Shedding her “Disney-princess” wholesome image , Miley Cyrus released her fourth album, Bangerz.
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Alternative pop singer Lorde brings a unique sound to the music industry with the release of her new album, Pure Heroine, on Sept. 30.
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Odyssey App of the Week, Jelly Splash, a matching game that lets you match your way.
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On Sept. 13, Swedish DJ-producer Avicii released his debut studio album, True.
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Janelle Monae’s sophomore record, The Electric Lady, released on Sept. 10, combines genres, styles and themes for a one-of-a-kind concept album experience.
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The Independent Baking Company recently opened up in Five Points.
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Tom Clancy is back and better than ever before.
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Released on the infamous date of Friday the 13th, Insidious 2 impresses horror-film fans.
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In a storefront that used to specialize in french braids, now stands a bakery that specializes in french breads.
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ODYSSEY reviews Cut the Rope, the popular puzzle game.
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Tuesday, Aug. 27 was the day that Treyarch brought the genius to the fans of Call of Duty that is known as the Apocalypse Downloadable Content map pack.
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Southern post-punk staple The Drive By Truckers performed at The Georgia Theatre, located at 215 N. Lumpkin Street, on Friday, Aug. 23.
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In this segment of app of the week, Makayla Richards reviews Rovio’s Bad Piggies.
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Kandrisaria Burruss, better known as Kandi Burruss, a star on The Real Housewives of Atlanta released her own spinoff show, the Kandi Factory on Bravo on April 9.
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Vine, an app created by Twitter, allows the user to capture six second video clips to share.
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Tiernan O’Neill gives his commentary on the documentary “Hungry for change.”
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Subway Surfers, developed by Kiloo Games and Sybo Games is a simple, yet entertaining arcade game available for free on iOS, Android and Kindle devices since May 24, 2012.
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Herschel’s Famous 34 Pub and Grill opened on Feb. 3 at 320 E. Clayton St.
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West-Coast rapper Tyga released his fourth album Hotel California on April 9.
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On April 5, the tenth annual Youth Step Show was held at the Classic Center.
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There’s a new king in town as of September, the king of Mexican food that is.
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Obesity and poor nutrition are rampant in today’s First World society.
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The highly anticipated third album from the outlandish leader of the rap group Odd Future, Tyler the Creator has released his new album titled Wolf.
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“Like a Boss,” a song written by Clarke Central High School seniors Chris Ballou, Aerick Mcgee and Vonduryon Scott was released Dec. 10, 2012.
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The “Proud to be CCSD” campaign works to establish a positive view of the Clarke County School District among those in the community.
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By JAMES LUMPKIN – Variety Writer Clarke Central High School freshman Ella Sams’ skill…
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By CHLOE ALEXANDER/ – Variety Editor Current rap culture has ruined what used to…
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On January 11, Clarke Central High School senior Grace Byrne was hit by a car on Milledge Ave. while running with two other friends, and was taken immediately to the Intensive Care Unit at Athens Regional Medical Center suffering from various serious head injuries.
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On Jan. 31 A Good Day to Die Hard came to Athens, Ga. John McClane (Bruce Willis) aligns with his long-lost son Jack McClane (Jai Courtney) to go on yet another action-packed adventure. Until this movie, Jack has been a vague character in the Die Hard series, and has only appeared as a child in past movies, but in this movie he is a grown man following in his father’s footsteps.
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The Most Popular Girls in School gained internet notoriety via Tumblr in January, gaining almost 800,000 views in a matter of days.
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In all its chaotic mess, Valentine’s Day can be both incredibly stressful yet very romantic. Many people continue to wonder aimlessly in and out of stores wondering what to get their special someone, so here are some affordable tips, all under $25, to follow to get past the stressful times and get to the romantic times.
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On Feb. 2, a myriad of unusual bands took the stage at the 40-Watt Club for the second night of the three-night benefit concert for Nuci’s’ Space.
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Temple Run 2 is the hottest new game.
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Ruzzle, an app for Apple and Android devices has become the new craze in the app world. Ruzzle is a free word game released on March 9, 2012 by MAG Interactive. The game is similar to Boggle with hints of Scrabble mixed in.
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Quentin Tarantino raised the bar once again with his latest Western themed masterpiece exposing the horrors of slavery, Django Unchained, released on Dec. 25, 2012.
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Rows of pickled carrots, okra and green beans sit on Phickles Pickles owner Angie Tillman’s porch. Little do passersby know, those pickles have saved Angie’s large family and have supported the local economy.
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Peter Jackson’s much anticipated movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey released on Dec. 14, 2012, had the expectations of being just as good as the groundbreaking Lord of the Rings movies.
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Unlike many one-hit-wonders, Imagine Dragons is a band that protracted beyond its breakthrough anthem “It’s Time” and proceeded to produce an album with an equally zealous intent.
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Passion. Pain. Fear. Sorrow. Captivation.
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Directed by Bill Condon and based on the bestselling novel by Stephanie Meyer, the recent premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part Two on Nov. 16 has prompted varying responses. Overjoyed critics are calling it “the best in the series,” and “breathtaking,” while other reviews have been more antagonistic, claiming it is “only appealing to the voracious fans.”
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Every year, the Clarke Central High School Drama Club puts on three to five productions. They spend countless hours rehearsing and the cast members expend boundless effort in order to produce each show.
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Sit back, relax and enjoy meeting students starring in the upcoming musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”
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“So this is the end of the story,” sings indie-pop artist Gotye, providing a rather pop-styled opening to Gucci Mane’s new album Trap God, released Oct. 19.
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Lana Del Rey’s third extended play, Paradise, released on Nov. 13, reprises her signature sound introduced on her debut album, Born to Die, released in January.
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The James Bond series has taken a hit in recent years. The passing of the torch from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig was not a smooth transition. In Craig’s debut in Casino Royale, a new type of Bond was brought forth, a less brazen and a more sensitive depiction than that of Brosnan’s. With Bond fans excited with the new look, it made the failure of Quantum Solace even more disappointing.
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At the corner of East Broad Street and Wilkerson Street stands Weaver D’s, a small brick building that has seen generations of Athenians pass through its doors.
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Clarke Central High School junior Grant Anderson has a special talent.
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