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An artist’s work should be separated from the creator to commemorate historical and modern pieces.

Cultural appropriation of Black hairstyles has a detrimental effect on women of color.

Viewpoints Staffer Eleanor Robinson writes about the risk of online dating and how she herself fell victim.

Many female rap artists receive backlash for risqué lyrics that promote their sexuality, while male artists are met with praise for doing the same thing.

Many high school graduates feel pressure to attend college and get four-year degrees instead of choosing viable alternative paths.

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.

Senior Karla Dougan recounts her emotions and experiences following a severe car accident on Dec. 31, 2016.

Journalism I student Andrea Matta-Castillo shares her love for soccer and the reason she has continued to enjoy the sport.

Co-Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano discusses the impact students can have on gun control following the Parkland, Florida shooting in February.

Managing Editor Delia Adamson tells her story about dealing with sexual harassment and conversations that happen within the classroom.

Black Culture Club President Jurnee Louder shares her experiences with BCC and its importance for Clarke Central High School students.

Social media influencer Kylie Jenner, recently gave birth to her baby girl on Feb. 1 and has received an enormous amount of support from family, friends, and fans.

“I, Tonya” is the powerful story of one of America’s most legendary yet infamous athletes. No matter what the viewers may think of Tonya Harding, they will not be able to look away from the screen while watching this incredibly well-done telling of her story.

Viewpoints editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo believes the commercialization of and pressure associated with Valentine’s Day outweigh the holiday’s positives.

Business Manager Gabriel Mantione-Holmes believes Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate those one loves.

Viewpoints editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo and Business Manager Gabe Mantione-Holmes argue on the subject of Valentine’s Day.

“The Post,” now playing at Beechwood Cinema and GTC University Cinemas, is a timely period drama that tells a compelling narrative speaking to the importance of journalistic integrity.

The repeal of net neutrality on Dec. 14 poses scary possibilities for citizens of Athens.

Encouraging students to study STEM and placing academic emphasis on STEM classes is a step in the right direction.

Better translation services are necessary and needed within the Clarke County School District community.

Prepare your children for the path, not the path for your children.

Journalism I student Cate Goldman reflects on her expectations about high school and how they compare to the reality.

After philanthropist Oprah Winfrey received an award at the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, rumors of her presidency have presented an alarming possibility for the future of America.

Journalism I student Owen Donnelly gives insight on the phone addiction epidemic.

In recent weeks, many allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged as the #MeToo movement has supported women sharing their stories.

Laws that prevent children and teens acquiring guns from home are necessary.

Viewpoints Editor Valeria Garcia-Pozo reflects on the death of her mother and the effect it had on her.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s means of detaining people is often inhumane and irresponsible.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s means of detaining bermudez people is often inhumane and irresponsible.

“Fun Run 3” was released Nov. 30, since then the app has found huge success with its new release of Arena.

Sophomore sports staffer Alexander Robinson reflects on political tension surrounding Thanksgiving Break.

Viewpoints Editor Katy Mayfield is sick of the phrase “I’m not like most girls.”

Comparing Latinas to hot foods casting them in stereotypical roles is harmful in more ways than one.

Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes has learned to see life through a lens after finding a passion for photojournalism.

Staff writer Crystal Fox’s dad left 12 years ago, but didn’t realize that he took more than just a suitcase.

ODYSSEY Media Group Senior Visuals Coordinator Julie Alpaugh reflects on her experience photographing prom as a freshman and her thoughts on the event.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran, fellow administrators and students discuss Yuran’s first year as principal and plans for the future.

Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano shares personal anecdotes about the skewed physical perception of Asian people and growing up around that.

ODYSSEY Newsmagazine news staffer Prana Maldonado Collins shares how having twin half-sisters has changed her life.

Staff writer Mackenzie Caudill revisits the topic of graffiti culture when a major, salient painting spot in Athens has plans of being torn down.

Variety Editor Jurnee Louder understands you loved your mission trip to Africa, but here’s why it could be problematic.

Print Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes has struggled for years with the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Although there were largely positive responses to the “A Day Without Immigrants” boycott, the hateful responses to the protest were extremely disconcerting.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m not getting flowers and neither are you.

In spite of the popular belief of art being a wasted degree, the “starving artist” stereotype is just that — a stereotype.

Freshman Madeleine Ingle shares her mother’s battle with cancer and how it has impacted her.

The Electoral College has been taking power away from the people and creating unfair and illogical presidential election results since its creation in 1787.

Print News Editor Delia Adamson writes a letter to her best friend and Broadcast Editor Karla Dougan, who survived a car accident on Dec. 31, 2016.

Over a week out from President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, Print Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes reflects on the election’s blatant racism against immigrants, which she is no stranger to.

Clarke County revolutionized its sex ed, but the job’s not done.

Anyone can benefit financially from Donald Trump becoming President with a few simple investments.

Standardized tests like the American College Testing, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) all pave the way to college. These scores affect what college one can get into, or if one goes to college at all.

Freshmen staff writers Jordan Butler and Ashley Lawrence debate the use of technology and social media. Hover on the photo and click the circles to read each editorial.

As technology and smartphones grow in prevalence, people are becoming too preoccupied with social media to actually appreciate what is happening in the present.

Freshman staff writer Ashley Lawrence explains the importance of social media and technology and the role it has had in her life.

Senior Fajr DeLane explores a higher realm of knowledge, people and inspiration through her journey out to Salt Lake City.

Sophomore print Viewpoints writer Phineas Alexander shares what he is grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday, and why people should celebrate their thanks year round.

Comedian Amy Schumer has achieved fame with jokes that, for some, blur the line between purely comedic and inflammatory.

Cambridge High School senior Sutton Dunwoodie reflects on his time at Governor’s Honors Program, a four week summer program featuring teacher nominated rising juniors and seniors from a variety of subjects.

You’re sitting in 4th period goofing off when it hits you: It’s May 11. School ends in ten days.

The current movie rating system, which was revised in the 1990s, gives unrealistic ratings in a world where censorship is impossible.

Since I was a toddler I was told that I was adopted. When I’m 17 I plan to go back to Guatemala and find my birth mother.

Many react negatively to GOP staffer Elizabeth Lauten’s snide remarks on Facebook about Sasha and Malia Obama’s behavior and dress at the annual turkey pardoning.

Although students are encouraged to use the health resources provided for them at the public clinic Teen Matters, it is hard to do so because of the clinic’s non-flexible hours.

For Ben and Donna Slaboda, parents of seven, their priorities lie in family over finance.

Lady Justice may be blind, but she certainly recognizes wealth.

“It’s a white man’s world.”
My father instilled this idea in my mind years ago. I didn’t want to believe him, but when I stepped into kindergarten, at Athens Christian School, I was wrong.

A new teaching technique has been implemented for the 2013-14 school year, where teaching is done through videos and work is done in class.

“We are overfed but undernourished. As a whole, we are starving on a nutritional level.”

More than half of the students are failing to meet the state standards in reading and math.

Sympathy. Everybody has at least of little bit of it in his or her heart. And having two broken wrists, I am getting a lot if it from everyone.

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Motherhood: the planet’s most intense job.

A dozen Clarke Central High School students, guided by faculty sponsor Laverne Fortson seek approval of a school dance line for 2013-14 football season.

As I walked into the first floor restroom, the faint odor of paint hit me. The graffiti on the walls that had made me both chuckle and cringe had been shrouded by a shiny coat of beige.

Two Clarke Central High School students argue whether student teachers provide a helpful service or are detrimental to the learning environment.

At the end of a distribution day, I wince every time an ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, a product that a 26-person staff slaved over, lies on the floor or in the recycling bins. So why do we do it in the first place?

I am not racist; I view, speak to, interact with and love everyone the same, regardless of race.

Finally, Darwin’s Theory of Evolution has been proved! Sorry, non-believers: you’re wrong; man most certainly shares a common ancestor with apes.

This is what we have been told: Ron Paul is a crazy old man, Newt Gingrich

The rise of the Occupy Wall Street move­ment has presented our nation with an identity crisis. For centuries, the United States has been a nation led by the rich, for the rich.

After a weekend of camping with her family, your peer opens her backpack to find the knife she forgot to remove before returning to school. She is making no effort to conceal it, unaware that she is in violation of the Clarke Central High School Code of Conduct.

Throughout the years, American culture has made a tradition of idolizing pop stars. We devour every shred of information we can forcefully suck from these star’s personal lives via television shows and tabloid magazines. In the past 50 years, though, a specific brand of celebrities has become progressively more and more popular: child stars.

Though the ID policy has been put into affect for over two months, students started to ignore it the day after it began.

It all began in elementary school. The idea of trying to keep a certain image around my classmates was a big deal to me.

Much can be learned from a culture so different than our’s

You have 32 minutes stuck in the middle of the day. What will you do with it?

September 11, 2001: another day that will live in infamy.

By CALEB HAYES – Editor-in-Chief I never thought I would see it again. A…