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    The Wide View Episode 4: The Founder

    by Daniel Garcia-Pozo May 24, 2021

    Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2016 biopic “The Founder” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the fourth episode of the Wide View podcast!

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    The Wide View Episode 3: The Muppets

    by Daniel Garcia-Pozo May 21, 2021

    Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2011 comedy film “The Muppets” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the third episode of the Wide View podcast!

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    The Wide View Episode 2: Contact

    by Daniel Garcia-Pozo April 21, 2021

    Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 1997 science fiction film “Contact” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the second episode of the Wide View podcast!

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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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    The Wide View Episode 1: Night at the Museum

    by Daniel Garcia-Pozo April 1, 2021

    Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2006 family film “Night at the Museum” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the first episode of the Wide View podcast!

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    The Taco Stand takes a stand

    by Antonio Starks March 31, 2021

    The Taco Stand, an iconic local restaurant, reopened in 2021 with a new co-owner Mark Opel, on Jan. 1, reminding some Athenians of their memories of the original restaurant.

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    Patching up policy

    by Micah Shannon March 26, 2021

    The CCSD Board of Education Policy Committee is attempting a complete review of the Board’s policies.

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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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    Rising up remotely

    by Maya Clement March 10, 2021

    This year’s ODYSSEY Media Group staff members and Journalism 1 students attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s “Rise Up” spring convention, which took place through an online platform March 4 through 7.

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    This I believe: Criminal Justice and Me

    by Micah Shannon March 4, 2021

    Webmaster Micah Shannon shares how his experiences with the criminal justice system has shaped his beliefs about how we should handle crime and punishment.

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    Dean’s Direction

    by Natalie Schliekelman February 10, 2021

    During her 15-year career, CCHS Assistant Principal Latinda Dean has gone from English teacher to instructional coach to administrator, driven by a passion for helping students.

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    CCSD announces plan to return to in-person learning

    by Micah Shannon February 5, 2021

    The CCSD announced their plan to return to in-person learning on Feb. 4 at a CCSD Board of Education work session.

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    CCSD hires new HR staff

    by Micah Shannon January 17, 2021

    The CCSD administration has selected two individuals to replace top human resources positions after the departure of Chief of HR Lynn Duke and Executive Director of Talent Management Michael Harris.

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    CCSD return to in-person learning postponed indefinitely

    by Micah Shannon January 8, 2021

    The CCSD will continue to provide online-only instruction for all schools for an undetermined period.

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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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    Top Five Christmas Rom-Coms

    by Naomi Hendershot December 24, 2020

    ODYSSEY Co-Editor-in-Chief Naomi Hendershot reviews her top five Christmas rom-com movies to binge-watch.

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    Clarke County School District seeks to fill top Human Resources positions

    by Micah Shannon December 24, 2020

    CCSD is looking for replacement hires for two top Human Resources positions given the imminent departure of Chief of Human Resources Lynn Duke and Executive Director of Talent Management Michael Harris.

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    Hiking helps

    by Micah Shannon December 8, 2020

    Digital Staffer Micah Shannon recounts his experience with hiking in the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina.

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    CCHS community struggles with engagement in online environment

    by Micah Shannon December 4, 2020

    CCHS teachers and students have found the lack of face-to-face interaction in an online environment both challenging and promising.

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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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    ODYSSEY Media Group recognized at Fall 2020 National High School Journalism Convention

    by Micah Shannon November 22, 2020

    Editors from the ODYSSEY Media Group attended this year’s virtual National High School Journalism Convention, where the group attended sessions and its members won several awards.

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    Someone to talk to

    by Micah Shannon November 13, 2020

    CCHS freshman counselor Adam Lowe is trying to make sure that freshmen know about the availability of his counseling services.

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    ODYSSEY Newsmagazine announced as 2020 NSPA Pacemaker finalist

    by Micah Shannon November 10, 2020

    The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a finalist for the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest award, the Pacemaker, on Nov. 5.

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    Building a fresh community

    by Micah Shannon October 22, 2020

    The Clarke Central High School Freshman Academy team is attempting to build a sense of community for the freshmen class during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Tuning up turf

    by Micah Shannon September 18, 2020

    Construction vehicles work on the Clarke Central High School field as part of the…

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    Gladiators grind to victory over the Jaguars

    by Micah Shannon September 5, 2020

    The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won the first game of the season 10-3 against their cross-town rival, the Cedar Shoal High School Jaguars, on Sept. 5.

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    Classic City Championship: Coaches Q&A

    by Ireland McCage September 4, 2020

    In preparation for the Classic City Championship game on Sept. 8, Odyssey Media Group Staffers sat down for Q&As with Cedar Shoals High School head football coach LeRoy Ryals and Clarke Central High School head football coach David Perno.

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    Review: Artemis Fowl

    by Micah Shannon June 15, 2020

    The new adventure movie “Artemis Fowl,” released on Disney Plus on June 12, covers the adventures of boy genius Artemis Fowl. Although visually stimulating, the film suffers from pacing issues when dealing with character development.

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    Q&A: New CCHS boys varsity basketball coach Stefan Smith

    by Micah Shannon May 26, 2020

    Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…

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    Climbing community

    by Shea Peters September 9, 2019

    Clarke Central High School junior Micah Shannon moved to Athens in the fifth grade and now finds a community at Active Climbing.

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