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    ODYSSEY Newsmagazine announced as 2022 NSPA Pacemaker finalist

    by Cadence Schapker October 27, 2022

    CCHS’s student-led news magazine, the ODYSSEY, has been selected alongside 38 other publications as a NSPA Pacemaker finalist.

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    Empowering women in sports

    by Cadence Schapker August 30, 2022

    News Editor Cadence Schapker, Sports Staffer Lukas Cornish, former Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears and former News Staffer Emily Couch write on the importance of opportunities for female student-athletes at CCHS.

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    Boiling Point: Accidental lockdowns

    by Chloe Sears July 2, 2022

    Administrators should address the a harmful lack of communication with students when lockdowns, especially accidental ones, occur at CCHS.

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    Quest for Athens’ best: barbeque beatdown

    by Kalli Samaltanos May 24, 2022

    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.

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    Chloe Sears: Senior Blog

    by Chloe Sears May 1, 2022

    Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

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    Good ol’ Southern biscuits

    by Emily Couch April 25, 2022

    News staffer Emily Couch shares her experience learning how to bake biscuits in the homey and comforting environment of local restaurant Mama’s Boy.

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    Taking the Triple Crown

    by Staff April 12, 2022

    Clarke Central High School journalists attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Workshop and Awards Banquet for the first time since 2019.

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    Gallery: CCHS signing day

    by Chloe Sears March 31, 2022

    CCHS athletes from a variety of sports declared the college the committed to continuing their sports careers after high school.

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    CCHS varsity soccer teams take on Oconee County

    by Sofia Balsamo March 24, 2022

    The CCHS girls and boys varsity soccer teams will play against Oconee County High School on March 25.

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    Boiling Point: Recovering from virtual learning

    by Chloe Sears March 20, 2022

    The negative impact of COVID-19 on students’ mental health and social interactions is especially apparent now that CCHS students have returned to higher academic standards for a semester of traditional in-person learning

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    Increasing success rates

    by Janie Ripps March 15, 2022

    Efforts to help struggling seniors and freshmen pass the 2021-22 school year are underway.

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    Defining my freedom and defending it, too

    by Chloe Sears March 12, 2022

    Print Managing Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Chloe Sears writes about her familial connection to Ukraine, and how current events in the country are impacting her.

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    Package: CCHS boys varsity soccer Senior Night

    by Wyatt Meyer February 18, 2022

    After a streak of seven wins to begin the season, the CCHS Gladiators will have senior night against Franklin County High School on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium.

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    Quest for Athens’ best: Burrito battle

    by Isaac Ramirez February 15, 2022

    After sampling burritos from a variety of fast-food Mexican restaurants across Athens, members of the Variety staff rank them based on a variety of criteria.

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    Review: Eternals

    by Chloe Sears January 20, 2022

    The new Marvel movie “Eternals” is an entertaining foundation for future Marvel Studios films, but the lack of an action-packed plotline may be disappointing to some viewers.

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    Review: “Equals” by Ed Sheeran

    by Chloe Sears November 8, 2021

    Don’t get excited! After four years of releasing no new music, Ed Sheeran has created a new album that sounds exactly like his last one (and the one before that).

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    55th Classic City Championship: Cedar vs. Central

    by Ireland McCage October 28, 2021

    The 55th Classic City Championship, which is taking place at Clarke Central High School in the Billy Henderson Stadium, will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.

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    Rebuilding our schools: Q&A with Community Oversight Committee volunteer member Andrew Malec

    by Chloe Sears October 25, 2021

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

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    All or nothing

    by McKinley Dykes September 17, 2021

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

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    Running back to normalcy

    by Chloe Sears September 10, 2021

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

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    Gallery: CCHS class of 2021 graduation

    by Chloe Sears May 23, 2021

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

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    CCHS track and field team places at the state championship

    by Chloe Sears May 15, 2021

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

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    OMG at the National High School Journalism Convention

    by Chloe Sears April 16, 2021

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

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    Athens Businesses and COVID-19

    by Chloe Sears March 20, 2021

    The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial crisis for many local Athens business owners, but many are finding ways to solve problems and keep their storefronts open.

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    Celebrating Black Excellence: a Q&A with Andre Robinson

    by Chloe Sears February 27, 2021

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

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    Caring counselors

    by Chloe Sears February 17, 2021

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

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    Unregistered but engaged: Generation Z on politics

    by Chloe Sears January 28, 2021

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

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    Notable Albums Released in 2020

    by Chloe Sears December 31, 2020

    Variety Staffer Chloe Sears shares eight notable albums from 2020.

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    An Upbeat approach

    by Natalie Schliekelman December 15, 2020

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

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    Warnock rallies Athens

    by Chloe Sears December 13, 2020

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

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    Review: “Alicia”

    by Chloe Sears September 23, 2020

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

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    Review: “What Could Possibly Go Wrong”

    by Chloe Sears August 12, 2020

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

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