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    Bye, soul sister

    by Natalie Ripps October 15, 2018

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

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    Changing crepe culture

    by Olivia Ripps May 17, 2018

    In the spring of 2015, Saphir Grici started the Holy Crepe food truck in hopes of providing Athens with a unique food option and changing the culture of food trucks in the community. Since opening, the business has undergone tremendous changes.

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    Parent-teacher conferences approach at CCHS

    by Olivia Ripps October 11, 2017

    Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled to take place at Clarke Central High School from Oct. 11-13.

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    Review: “JibJab Camera”

    by Olivia Ripps September 19, 2017

    On Sept. 12, JibJab Media Inc. released their updated version of “JibJab Camera”, allowing readers more opportunities to personalize their pictures.

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    Solar eclipse reactions

    by Olivia Ripps August 22, 2017

    Over 1,300 students, faculty and staff at Clarke Central High School were able to watch the solar eclipse from Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 21. Here is a photo essay documenting reactions to the event compiled by Director of Audience Engagement Olivia Ripps.

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    CCHS golf team looks for the positives

    by Olivia Ripps April 13, 2017

    With the 2017 golf season coming to a close, the Clarke Central High School golf team reflects on both the positives and negatives in only having four participants.

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    Coloring with “Lake Coloring”

    by Olivia Ripps April 12, 2017

    “Lake Coloring”, a virtual coloring book, is a unique game for users to express themselves, show off their artistic abilities and reduce their stress levels, but it is only good while it lasts.

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    Golf team to participate in Ed Hoard memorial tournament

    by Olivia Ripps March 20, 2017

    The Clarke Central High School golf team will participate in the Ed Hoard Memorial Golf Tournament on March 27.

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    Three Gladiators sign to play college football

    by Olivia Ripps February 1, 2017

    On Feb. 1, Clarke Central High School varsity football players Zay Brown, Rico Arnold and Bryson Kearney signed to play collegiate football.

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    Seven Gladiators selected for FCA All-Star Game

    by Olivia Ripps December 8, 2016

    On Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Clarke Central High School will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Football Game.

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    They’re waffle-ly good!

    by Olivia Ripps November 11, 2016

    Nedza’s Waffles, a pop up waffle stand, was started by University of Georgia student Joe Nedza, and provides Athens community members with affordable, gourmet waffles.

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    Like father, like son

    by Olivia Ripps November 8, 2016

    Varsity linebacker Byron “Memphis” Spraggins, a senior, has been playing football since he was young and his love for the game is strongly influenced by his father.

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    Gladiators are playoff bound

    by Olivia Ripps October 24, 2016

    After their 44-21 defeat over Flowery Branch High School on Oct. 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team earned their spot in the playoffs and have began working towards a victory .

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    Rushing towards success

    by Olivia Ripps October 15, 2016

    Members of the Clarke Central High School varsity football team have noticed an overall improvement in the team since the start of the 2016 season.

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    Gallery and coverage: Gladiators defeat Cedar Shoals 38-12

    by Olivia Ripps September 24, 2016

    Clarke Central High School defeated Cedar Shoals High School 38-12 on Sept. 23 in the 50th annual Classic City Championship.

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    Q&A with head football coach David Perno

    by Olivia Ripps September 23, 2016

    Head varsity football coach David Perno discusses his first year as the Clarke Central High School football coach and his work so far with the team.

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    $adboyz at Central

    by Olivia Ripps May 11, 2016

    At the start of high school, sophomore Deunte Oliphant and a number of his friends started a group called “$adboyz” in hopes of becoming known and spreading their idea that “If you ain’t cryin’, you lyin.’”

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    Running to regionals

    by Olivia Ripps October 25, 2015

    On Oct. 31, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will head to the regional level races.

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    Cedar vs. Central Dual meet

    by Olivia Ripps October 2, 2015

    On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team will run the annual Cedar vs. Central cross country race.

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    Review: Snapchat update

    by Olivia Ripps September 24, 2015

    On Sept. 15, social media app Snapchat updated, giving users opportunities to personalize their “snaps,” and rewarding them with “trophies.”

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    Q&A: Christopher Dellaria

    by Olivia Ripps September 20, 2015

    Sophomore Christopher Dellaria returned to the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team, and looks ahead in the season and at where he stands now.

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    Back on the right track

    by Olivia Ripps June 5, 2015

    Newly named head track coach and Clarke Central High School alumnus Christian Norton has always had a love for track, even at a young age.

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