Natalie Ripps

The ODYSSEY Media Group virtually attended the Fall Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association National High School Journalism Convention, in which they received recognition for their work and participated in journalism workshop video sessions.

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.

Athens is commonly known for its flourishing music scene of alternative and rock bands. However, with the exclusion of other genres such as hip hop and rap, this scene fails to truly represent and embrace the unique culture and background of all Athens residents.

Clarke Central High School senior and tennis player Braden Delamater reflects on his tennis journey and the effects COVID-19 has had on his final season with CCHS.

On April 6 and 7, jobs for Clarke Central High School head baseball, boys basketball and golf coaches were posted to the Clarke County School District website’s hiring page.

From March 6 through 8, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism 1 and iliad Literary-Art magazine attended the annual Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference.

With the share of a post, tweet or hashtag, an entire career, friendship or reputation could be ruined. However, this isn’t the best way for the public to address celebrities’ mistakes.

The Clarke Central High School golf team will participate in their first competition of the season at the Athens Country Club on March 4.

American pop singer Selena Gomez released her new song “Feel me”, a bonus track to her album “Rare”, to all major platforms on Feb. 21.

Many young children possess an innocence that allows them to view their peers and mentors of different races, cultures and religions without bias. However, this positive outlook is often corrupted at young ages as students are exposed to biased content in the U.S. education system.

Teenagers often turn to excessive amounts of coffee, tea and energy drinks to cope with workload or exhaustion, disregarding the possible effects that high levels of caffeine may entail.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Wayne County High School on Nov. 22, advancing to the third round of state playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School boys basketball team has begun practicing for their 2019-20 schedule and hope to take on the season as a unified group.

The Clarke Central High School softball team has begun preparation for their upcoming competitions at the regional level.

As the Clarke Central High School softball team dives deeper into the season, they work to meet new head varsity softball coach Alex Holmes’ goals and expectations for the year.

As the Clarke Central High School fine arts department prepares for the upcoming spring production of “High School Musical,” held in the Mell Auditorium from May 2-4, participants work to adjust to final changes in the cast before the showcase.

The Clarke Central High School drama department will showcase its production of “High School Musical” in the Mell Auditorium on May 2-4.

Clarke Central High School Sophomore Sa Blue sits in the foreign language hallway on…

Clarke Central High School first-year English department teacher Grace Brownlee was one of the first in her family to experience college outside of Athens. Following her years at Kennesaw State University, Brownlee returned with hopes of implementing her newly developed skills and perspectives.

As cold weather becomes prohibitive for outdoor exercise, it is crucial one continues to stay healthy. These five easy workouts can be done in any setting, at any time.

Clarke Central High School junior Nyah Carlson (middle, fourth from left) poses with fellow…

Sophomore Natalie Ripps describes her experience adjusting after her older sister left for college.

The Clarke Central High School drama department will showcase one-act plays “Appropriate Audience Behavior” and “The Lottery” in Mell auditorium on Oct. 11-13.

Gallery by Krista Shumaker, Andrea Matta-Castillo and Natalie Ripps The Clarke Central High School…

Clarke Central High School freshman biology teacher Judith Chavarria grew up tutoring children in her hometown of Málaga, Spain. After numerous teaching experiences and unexpected decisions, Chavarria found her way to Athens.

The Clarke Central High School track and field team has begun practicing for the upcoming season with new recruits and first-year runners.

Journalism I Student Natalie Ripps shares how being in an interfaith family has affected her life.