around athens

Variety Staffer Mzée Pavlić writes about his experience taking an introductory class at Canopy Studio.

Since the 90s, the tattoo industry in Athens has been a robust ecosystem of shops and artists who work to balance the legacies from past shops with their own artistic and business ventures.

The League of Step gives children a way to connect with their history through dance.

After eating at several Asian restaurants around Athens, ODYSSEY staffers concluded that New Red Bowl offers the best beef lo mein.

After trying cold treats around Athens, ODYSSEY staffers conclude that Essential Bowls and Pelican’s SnoBalls are the best options to cool down in the summer heat.

Mike Bradshaw, owner of The Grill, reflects on how The Grill has lasted so long in the Athens Community.

Rising Sports Editor Cadence Schapker ventured to downtown Athens to report on the annual AthFest festival on June 24.

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

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

Built around core values of sustainability, Eden’s Café is a newly-opened plant-based addition to Athens, Georgia at 1660 W. Broad St. The café offers a changing menu sprinkled with locally-sourced and organic ingredients.

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government recently established an 11-member Mayor’s Youth Commission that will engage high schoolers with local government and community service opportunities.

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.

News 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.

After 11 years of growing and changing, the management and staff of local Athens restaurant Mama’s Boy has opened a second location just four miles from Clarke Central High School.

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.

Variety writer Emma Ramsay continues the journey across the Classic City in search for the best sushi Athens has to offer.

Sophomore staff writer Bria Echols writes about her first experience with trapeze at Canopy Studio.

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”.

Author Annie Hartnett will be visiting Avid Bookshop on April 6, to speak on the release of her first novel, “Rabbit Cake”, which came out on March 7.

UberEATS is a new food delivery service in Athens, but will it rise above existing delivery providers?

ODTV Reporter Lorena Limongi goes to various bagel restaurants around the downtown Athens area in a Quest to find Athens’ Best Bagels.

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.

In light of President Donald Trump’s recent actions, which have been considered to be discriminatory to Muslims by many, members of the Athens community reflect on the impact of Islamophobia.

Clarke Central High School sophomore Coles Ehlers and a group from Emmanuel Episcopal Church went and served dinner at the Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter. While there, they met with the people and gained a new perspective on the less fortunate residents.

Although there were largely positive responses to the “A Day Without Immigrants” boycott, the hateful responses to the protest were extremely disconcerting.

The print variety staff searches for the best donuts in Athens, testing treats from Ike & Janes Cafe and Bakery and Zombie Donuts and Coffee.

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.

The hip shop that Jim Adams dreamt of for years, with the same prices for the past 30 years.

On April 7, the Clarke County School District Board of Education will conduct a public forum for community members to express concerns about the district discipline policy.

News Editor Jurnee Louder reflects on her own experiences with discrimination in Downtown Athens and how it can be stopped.

The Athens Fashion Collective held three days of fashion-related events around Athens. One event, called Georgia Sewn, was a new roster addition.

On Jan. 18, Athens community members marched through the streets of downtown Athens to push for a discrimination free community.

After attending “A Conversation with Alice Walker” on Oct. 15 at the Morton Theater, sophomore Suncana Pavlic discusses her discoveries with the connection between Alice Walker and her family.

Finally fulfilling her dream, Phickles Pickles company owner Angie Tillman opened her new storefront Phickles Phun Foods earlier this year as a homemade artisan market.

Every year, Wild Rumpus, a Halloween parade, hits the streets of downtown Athens.

On Oct. 25, Athens held its 6th annual AthHalf, a half marathon.

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

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

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

Condor Chocolates, located at 1658 S Lumpkin St, ensures their chocolate comes from specific…