Maya Shrivastav

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

CCHS Assistant Principal Tamika Henson’s childhood challenges have impacted her mindset when it comes to helping the CCHS community.

CCHS community members recognized JROTC Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel David McMickle at a celebration of his time at the school on May 10.

Singer and songwriter Kara Jackson’s debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” is filled with raw emotion and beautiful lyrics.

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

The harsh academic pressure of high school leaves students choosing between prioritizing their grades and GPA or their physical and mental health, creating an unsustainable lifestyle.

The ODYSSEY Media Group, along with the rest of the Clarke Central High School student body, will be on Spring Break from April 1 to April 9.

Members of ODYSSEY Media Group, iliad Literary-Art Magazine and Journalism I class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards on March 27.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Oconee County High School on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at OCHS.

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.

Columbia’s Soda City Market is brimming with local businesses. One such business has greatly benefited from the use of social media to further expand their customer base.

Viewpoints Staffer Isabelle Galis and Webmaster Maya Shrivastav debate the pros and cons of Valentine’s Day.

For the first time since the 2019-2020 academic year, the CCHS Student Government Association held a pep rally in the Competition Gym to celebrate student-athletes.

After sampling fries from a variety of fast food restaurants across Athens, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff conclude that Chick-fil-A and Cookout offer the best fries in town.

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.

CCHS quarterback Lucian Anderson III’s football journey has always been intertwined with his father, assistant varsity football coach Lucian Anderson Jr.

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.

The censorship of books with diverse representation in schools can lead to negative consequences in terms of LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

Full of powerful imagery, unique vocals and energetic instruments, Icon for Hire’s latest album, “The Reckoning,” will appeal to most listeners.

Providing free menstrual supplies in school restrooms would benefit students’ mental health and academics.

J1 students share their reactions to professor and award-winning poet Natasha Trethewey’s visit to CCHS on April 21.

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

Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.

N.K. Jemisin’s 2018 collection of short stories, “How Long ‘til Black Future Month?” contains well-developed characters and plots, making it an excellent read for Black History Month.

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

The use of deadnames in Infinite Campus has led to gender-queer students feeling as if their identities are being invalidated by the school district.