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The ODYSSEY Media Group has chosen 15 of our favorite stories celebrating Black History, Excellence and Joy from the past three years.

The ODYSSEY Media Group placed fifth in the National Scholastic Press Association spring Clips & Clicks contest, among other program recognitions.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun details her social growth with the help of the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons.

ODYSSEY Class of 2024 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group.

Assistant Principal and Administrator for Freshmen Terry Liggin describes his own high school experience and his hopes for the future of the Freshman Academy.

ODYSSEY Media Group students attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

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

The ODYSSEY Media Group achieved 7th place in the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual Clicks and Clips contest for student journalism.

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

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

After being recognized as Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown finalists, the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine will seek Gold Crown awards at the CSPA conference in March.

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

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

As the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers and staff reflect on their time at CCHS so far, their lives before teaching, their hopes for the future and their advice for students.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From damaged fixtures, graffiti, fights and engaging in unhealthy behaviors like vaping, many factors are negatively impacting CCHS students’ ability to use the bathroom at school.

News Staffer Jesse Dantzler talks about his harrowing middle school experience, and how that’s ultimately shaped his views on discipline, mental health and well-being.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 22 to Nov. 28.

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

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

Stacey Abrams is a progressive Democrat running for governor in the 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election on Nov. 8.

ODYSSEY Media Group staffers discuss the best Halloween songs, the best (and worst) costumes, trick-or-treating for teens, Disney classics, and the new “Hellraiser” movie.

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

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

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

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

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Cedar Shoals High School in the 56th edition of the Classic City Championship at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CCHS JROTC program celebrated their annual Military Ball on Feb. 11.

CCHS JROTC cadets are preparing for their annual Military Ball, which will be held on Feb. 11 for the first time since the 2019-20 school year.

Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA released a studio album on Jan. 21 that allows listeners to ‘give in to the love’ of her vocals.

The Student Government Association at CCHS is working with Toys for Tots and the U.S. Marine Corps to donate toys to children in Athens.

Webmaster Anna Shaikun, a sophomore, shares her belief that she can go about life better by treating herself like a friend.

Webmaster Anna Shaikun offers a guide on how to deal with University of Georgia football fans.

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

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

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.

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