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      Setting the standard

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      Equal, not equitable

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    What’s Happening Now? 11.01.25-11.08.25

    by Lydia Rowell November 8, 2025

    A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Nov. 1 to Nov. 8.

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    2024 Election Package

    by Staff November 4, 2024

    When the polls open on Nov. 5, citizens from all over the United States will have a say in who leads the country for the next four years.

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    CCHS engages the young vote

    by Liza Larson October 11, 2024

    To encourage voter participation, CCHS will provide eligible students the opportunity to vote early at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Oct. 30 during Aadvisement.

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    Midterms 2022 Viewpoints Package

    by Janie Ripps November 7, 2022

    Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and Viewpoints Staffer Mykolas Kumpis discuss the upcoming midterm elections.

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    Jane the Ripper: Restrictive laws

    by Janie Ripps November 4, 2022

    Restrictive bills in Georgia, specifically Senate Bill 202, are suppressive to voters’ rights and will greatly impact the 2022 gubernatorial election.

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    2022 Midterm Election Information

    by Victoria Garland November 1, 2022

    Viewpoints Staffer Mykolas Kumpis and Variety Staffer Victoria Garland present information on Athens polling locations and the outcome of the previous gubernatorial election.

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    On the issues: Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock

    by Mykolas Kumpis November 1, 2022

    Viewpoints Staffer Mykolas Kumpis summarizes U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.)’s stances on the economy, gun violence and abortion.

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    Candidate Overviews: Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Special Election

    by Micah Shannon November 29, 2020

    A special election for the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney will be held on Dec. 1 between former Georgia House District 117 Representative Deborah Gonzalez, D, and Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney James Chafin, an independent.

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    CCHS holds voter registration drive

    by Audrey Enghauser September 24, 2020

    Clarke Central High School will hold a voter registration drive on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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    Letter from the Editor: Abrams for a better Georgia

    by Katie Grace Upchurch November 4, 2018

    The Georgia gubernatorial election has become a microcosm of the US political climate, and a perfect example of why more people of color and women are needed in office.

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    Return of the Gladiator

    by Alexander Robinson October 21, 2018

    1982 Clarke Central High School alumnus and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is the Republican candidate in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race.

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    Abrams in Athens

    by Elena Gilbertson Hall October 13, 2018

    Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams spoke to a crowd of supporters in Athens on Oct. 11 to encourage voter turnout and engagement.

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    Map: Nov. 7 election “firsts”

    by Katie Grace Upchurch November 12, 2017

    Visuals staffer Katie Grace Upchurch compiles a map of the “firsts” of the nationwide results from various elections on Nov. 7.

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    Infographic: Athens special election recap

    by Elena Gilbertson Hall November 11, 2017

    Voters in Athens cast ballots on Nov. 7 for candidates and local issues, electing two Democrats and approving a sales tax aimed at benefiting local transportation.

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    Q&A: Houston Gaines on his run and the upcoming election

    by Aneesa Conine-Nakano November 6, 2017

    Consultant at Lighthouse Counsel Houston Gaines is running for District 117 Representative for the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election held Nov. 7. Gaines answered questions with Co-Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano about his run and objectives.

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    Athens women “March on Washington”

    by Katie Grace Upchurch January 12, 2017

    Across the country, activists have made plans to gather near the U.S. capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 21, the day after the presidential inauguration. Members of the Athens and Clarke Central High School communities are joining the act of solidarity in support of women everywhere.

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    Electoral College rundown

    by Katie Grace Upchurch December 18, 2016

    Web Master Katie Grace Upchurch compiled maps that compare electoral and popular votes from the 2000 and 2016 presidential elections.

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    Presidential pairs who lost: where are they now?

    by Aneesa Conine-Nakano November 20, 2016

    Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down where pairs who lost the presidential election are now.

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    Our take: We’re with Her

    by Katy Mayfield November 7, 2016

    The ODYSSEY editorial board endorses Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton.

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    Head to Head: third party candidates

    by Katy Mayfield November 4, 2016

    This year’s Presidental candidates’ unusually high unfavorably ratings are leading many voters towards minor parties. Should they vote third party or pick the lesser of evils?

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    On the issues: Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

    by Katy Mayfield November 3, 2016

    Print Viewpoints Editor compiles Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton’s stances on Immigration, the environment, gun control and other controversial topics.

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    On the issues: Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump

    by Johanna Hall November 3, 2016

    Broadcast Executive Producer compiles Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump’s stances on Immigration, the environment, gun control and other controversial topics.

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    “Just locker room talk”

    by Ashley Lawrence October 18, 2016

    A video from 2005 was released on Oct. 7 featured Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump uttering vulgar things about women, which is only the most recent example of Trump’s sexism.

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    Quick guide to the current presidential candidates

    by Coles Ehlers March 31, 2016

    Staff Writer Coles Ehlers breaks down the remaining presidential candidates in an infographic collaboration with Copy Editor Violet Merritt.

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    Denson v. Denson

    by Nicholas Byrne May 1, 2014

    On May 20, you are going to see two Densons on the ballot, surprisingly.

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  • Blogs

    The election connection

    by Web Master November 13, 2012

    In high school, the outcome of an election in which most students can’t even vote may seem like the thing about which you shouldn’t worry. For many students, whoever wins the vote on Election Day is not necessarily relevant.

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    A closer look: Comparing the candiates

    by Louise Platter November 6, 2012

    Incumbent President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney’s stances on key issues are compared.

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    CCHS chooses the next president

    by Web Master September 21, 2012

    CCHS students choose the next U.S. president in this video.

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