Because the COVID-19 vaccine is a crucial element to moving past the pandemic, the CCSD community must work together to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
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To combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS varsity cheerleading team has taken initiatives to increase school spirit and team building.
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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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The CCHS cheerleading team is working to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to make the football games feel how they used to be.
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The United States has faced over 25 million cases of COVID-19 since March, causing the US economy and GDP to suffer. The ODYSSEY Media Group has covered several local aspects of the pandemic, such as Clarke County School District student academics, nutrition and athletics.
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Boiling point: What we should learn from COVID-19
by Naomi Hendershot May 24, 2020Managing Editor Naomi Hendershot reflects on the pandemic the United States is facing and how it should be a wake-up call to the U.S. government to recognize its poor leadership in defending the country against the COVID-19.
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COVID-19 reveals that school is a safety net for many families
by Emma Scott April 16, 2020The devastating COVID-19 national emergency has highlighted child food insecurity in Athens and the school district’s role in addressing this issue. This crisis should be what motivates Athenians to mobilize and create a society that recognizes everyone’s fundamental right to food.
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Carr on Par Episode 4 – COVID-19 Conversation with Owen Donnelly
by AJ Carr March 23, 2020Sports Podcaster AJ Carr and Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talk about the recent COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on local sporting events as well as national.
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A message from the ODYSSEY Leadership Team amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Clarke County School District offers free student meals during COVID-19 closure
by Audrey Enghauser March 18, 2020The Clarke County School District will provide free breakfast and lunch meals for students in need during the district-wide closure to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Various local and state educational institutions close their doors in response to COVID-19
by Ireland McCage March 15, 2020Many school systems in Georgia, including the Clarke County School District, will suspend classes in an effort to contain and limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Members of the Clarke Central High School community service club volunteer at the Milledge…
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Photography Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Aza Khan reflects on her four years in the ODYSSEY.
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The CCSD’s declining graduation rate is nothing short of alarming, but before community members panic, they need to recognize the complicated contributing factors.
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Each of the many murals adding color to the Athens community present a unique message with different motivations and purposes.
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Sports Editor Cadence Schapker reflects on her time as a volleyball player and her time with the CCHS junior varsity and varsity teams.
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Classic cuisine: Q&A with The Grill owner Mike Bradshaw
by Peter Atchley December 15, 2023Mike Bradshaw, owner of The Grill, reflects on how The Grill has lasted so long in the Athens Community.
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The CCHS math department has had to adapt to Georgia’s new K-12 math curriculum.
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The CCSD released Class of 2024 graduation dates for Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools on Sept. 26.
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The CCHS FFA chapter has had an increase in participants during the 2022-23 school year, and the advisers and members hope to continue this trend in order to inspire others’ agricultural passions.
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The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized two CCHS teachers for their outstanding performance.
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Salai Diekumpuna reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Editorial Board.
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2009 CCHS alumna Amber Wallin and her husband Benjamin Wallin showed the first screening of their movie “We’re Pregnant: And Other Lies” on April 30.
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Student-owned businesses are no longer a fantasy as young entrepreneurs at CCHS find ways to express themselves through a variety of business ventures.
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With the 95th Academy Awards approaching on March 12, Variety Editor Isabella Westrich shares her predictions for this year’s winners.
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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.
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With two and a half weeks off of school and many holidays occurring, winter break is supposed to be a joyful time for all, but this isn’t always the case.
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News Editor Cadence Schapker, Sports Staffer Lukas Cornish, former Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears and former News Staffer Emily Couch write on the importance of opportunities for female student-athletes at CCHS.
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After his start in 2016, head varsity football coach David Perno will coach his seventh consecutive season with the Gladiators in the fall of 2022.
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Assistant girls varsity soccer coach Ashley Wassel Still’s resilience and love of soccer have persevered despite her trials with life-threatening cancer.
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Providing free menstrual supplies in school restrooms would benefit students’ mental health and academics.
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Twelve CCHS track and field team members will participate in the State Sectionals meet on May 7.
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The CCHS JROTC program is hosting an awards ceremony to celebrate cadets’ achievements in the JROTC building on April 19.
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CCHS administrators have begun offering incentives for perfect attendance in order to motivate students.
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With the change in CCSD mask and visitor policies, CCHS is able to hold more in-person events for parents and guardians, increasing their involvement at the school.
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Boiling Point: Recovering from virtual learning
by Chloe Sears March 20, 2022The negative impact of COVID-19 on students’ mental health and social interactions is especially apparent now that CCHS students have returned to higher academic standards for a semester of traditional in-person learning
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Efforts to help struggling seniors and freshmen pass the 2021-22 school year are underway.
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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.
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The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s recent documentary film aims to mobilize the community to join the organization’s long term investment in their wide variety of social justice efforts.
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Package: CCHS boys varsity soccer Senior Night
by Wyatt Meyer February 18, 2022After a streak of seven wins to begin the season, the CCHS Gladiators will have senior night against Franklin County High School on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium.
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CCSD community members should direct their efforts to overcome the bus driver shortage to district leaders instead of targeting the drivers.
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Many students at CCHS are not complying with the COVID-19 guidelines set forth by CCSD, putting themselves and others at risk.
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Netflix released season two of the binge-worthy docuseries “Cheer” on Jan. 12, featuring the Texas cheerleaders from Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College.
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CCHS will switch to a virtual model from Jan. 20 through at least Jan. 21 due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19.
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CCHS students are preparing for their final exams and projects which will take place before the start of winter break.
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CCHS began offering Epidemiology, a class about the science of disease and transmission, for the 2021-22 school year, allowing students to apply what they have learned to the pandemic.
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Sports staffer Janie Ripps reflects on her first months of high school and academic experiences during a pandemic.
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CCHS freshman Riley Ramsey shares her experience transitioning from public school to homeschool and back again in 2021.
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55th Classic City Championship: Cedar vs. Central
by Ireland McCage October 28, 2021The 55th Classic City Championship, which is taking place at Clarke Central High School in the Billy Henderson Stadium, will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.
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CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner has been working with families and students who are interested in the second semester virtual option that CCHS is offering for the 2021-22 school year.
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Head swimming and diving coach Emily Hulse has many goals for the CCHS swimming and diving team in their upcoming season, which started on Oct. 11.
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Healthcare workers have done their best to protect the public from COVID-19. Now we need to do the same for them.
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After having limited volunteering opportunities due to COVID-19 restrictions, the CCHS Ecology Club members have been volunteering at Sweet Olive Farms, and are excited about more opportunities to serve in the future.
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The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Freshman Year
by Eleanor Robinson October 16, 2021Viewpoints Staffer Eleanor Robinson speaks about her experience in freshman year during the pandemic, and how she grew from it.
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Healthcare professionals provided information about the COVID-19 vaccine to CCHS students on Oct. 12 in an information session prior to an on-campus Oct. 21 student vaccination drive.
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BHL’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be held over Zoom on Oct. 12, highlighting student art and performances.
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With a new teacher, the Clarke Central High School drama program is learning to operate under fresh direction.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Apalachee High School in the first region game of the season. After two consecutive losses, the team looks to rebound.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is striving for team bonding and success throughout the 2021-22 season.
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Clarke Central High School’s JROTC program canceled their annual 9/11 ceremony due to the switch to virtual learning.
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Due to the pandemic, many mental health experts expect depression and anxiety rates in teens to rise. Now is the time to make structural changes in the U.S. government that will improve access to care.
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After over a year of adverse effects on education due to the pandemic, the academic success of K-12 students should be at the forefront of concern for American schools.
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Journalism One student Maya Clement shares her thoughts on the importance of being an ally to Asian Americans and the steps she takes to be one.
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The CCHS 2021 Graduation ceremony will take place in Billy Henderson Stadium on Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.
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CCHS math department teacher Georgia Scott is choosing to retire after 32 years of teaching.
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Journalism I Facilitator and graduating senior Owen Donnelly congratulates the class of 2021 on their accomplishments.
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A Ceramics I course will be offered at CCHS for the 2021-22 school year, which will be focused on making both sculptural and functional forms of clay pieces by hand.
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With the 93rd Academy Awards approaching on April 25, Digital Staffer Jaydon Dennis makes his top predictions for this year’s winners.
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A unique school year has called for a change in the CCHS yearbook staff’s process of making the annual Gladius yearbook.
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The CCHS varsity baseball team’s season is coming to an end on April 21 as they continue to move through their region games during the second half of the season.
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On Saturday, pre-registered CCHS students who are 16-18 years old and their parents received free COVID-19 vaccines in the Competition Gym.
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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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Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish shares her experience with college application essays and how biased they can be.
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Coming face-to-face with Dr. Huff after the first week of in-person instruction
by Ireland McCage March 23, 2021CCHS students returned for face-to-face classes on March 15 for the first time since March 4, 2020. ODYSSEY Media Group Staffers sat down with CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff to discuss how the first week back went.
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The COVID-19 pandemic prompted co-owners of The Plate Sale, Michael and Shyretha Sheats, to commit to their once casual pop-up restaurant full-time.
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Ideal Bagel Company is a local Athens business that has had to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Celebrating Black Excellence: a Q&A with Andre Robinson
by Chloe Sears February 27, 2021On Feb. 11, ODYSSEY Media Group alumnus Andre Robinson, Clarke Central Class of 2012, and current Los Angeles Clippers Video Producer spoke with members of the program on his journey to the big leagues.
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Since the coronavirus hit the U.S. in March, many universities have decided to make standardized test submissions optional, which should be a policy extended beyond the pandemic.
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After their 2020 season was shut down due to COVID-19, the CCHS varsity baseball team is hopeful for the future as they start off the 2021 season with two wins against Oglethorpe County High School.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS counseling department continues to help students who are struggling with mental health.
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The CCHS FFA chapter continues to hold meetings and prepare for competitions, despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The CCHS Drill Team began their 2021 competitive season on Feb. 13 in the JROTC parking lot. Their season consists of five competitions including the Georgia State Drill Competition on March 30.
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Remote learning has revealed challenges for the CCHS student body, making it difficult for teachers to provide quality instruction.
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CCSD announces plan to return to in-person learning
by Micah Shannon February 5, 2021The 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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The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face off against East Hall High School on Feb. 2 to kick off their 2021 season.
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Op/ed.SliderViewpoints
Unregistered but engaged: Generation Z on politics
by Chloe Sears January 28, 2021Despite jokes made about a lack of interest in anything but technology, Generation Z is proving to be more engaged and aware of U.S. politics than older generations may expect.
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Contact tracing has become a significant method for tracking COVID-19 cases at CCHS.
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Stephanie Flores talks about her new position as a Neighborhood Leader and how she supports the Athens community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Eight CCHS student nominees for the Governor’s Honors Program have been selected and will be moving up to school-wide interviews.
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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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Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish talks with Clarke Central High School counselor Darline Coleman about her experience as a counselor and how the CCHS counseling department has adapted to the new needs of students due to COVID-19.
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CCSD return to in-person learning postponed indefinitely
by Micah Shannon January 8, 2021The CCSD will continue to provide online-only instruction for all schools for an undetermined period.
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Variety Staffer Chloe Sears shares eight notable albums from 2020.
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Clarke County School District seeks to fill top Human Resources positions
by Micah Shannon December 24, 2020CCSD 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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Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock campaigned in downtown Athens during the final days of the Senate runoff election.
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Digital Staffer Micah Shannon recounts his experience with hiking in the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina.
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The CCHS mock trial team has begun preparing for their season. This year they are facing a multitude of changes due to COVID-19.
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CCHS freshman counselor Adam Lowe is trying to make sure that freshmen know about the availability of his counseling services.
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Though they are not participating in marching competitions for the 2020-21 season, the CCHS marching band has been rehearsing and playing at CCHS football games.
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Fowler Drive Elementary School returns to virtual learning after a week of in-person instruction from Nov. 9 to Nov 13.
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The Clarke Central High School Academic Team has begun their 2020 season virtually, consisting of six regular rounds of season competition, each with an hour to answer 100 questions.
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ODYSSEY Newsmagazine announced as 2020 NSPA Pacemaker finalist
by Micah Shannon November 10, 2020The ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was named a finalist for the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest award, the Pacemaker, on Nov. 5.
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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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New addition to Athens: College Square Plaza
by Elena Webber October 20, 2020The block of College Avenue between East Clayton Street and East Broad Street was closed off on Oct. 8 to implement a pedestrian and dining space called College Square Plaza.
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From the archives: The last four years in American politics
by Ireland McCage October 15, 2020With the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election coming up on Nov. 3, the ODYSSEY Media Group recounts the last four years in U.S politics.
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The Clarke County School District is planning for pre-K-8 students to return to face-to-face instruction on Nov. 9.
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Clarke Central High School will hold a voter registration drive on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Musician Alicia Keys released “Alicia”, on Sept. 18. The passionate new album centered around current events and personal struggles, is truthful, honest and lively with a striking hip-hop edge.
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Classic City Championship: Coaches Q&A
by Ireland McCage September 4, 2020In 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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“Teenage Bounty Hunters” actor Devon Hales discusses playing April Stevens as an Atlanta actor, why the show is valuable to her and her own journey as an actor.
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In a Clarke County School District press release, all schools will be on a digital platform for the 2020-21 school year.
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Q&A: An update on CCSD’s reopening plan with Chief Administrative Officer Brannon Gaskins
by Audrey Kennedy July 18, 2020Clarke County School District Chief Administrative Officer Brannon Gaskins gives insight into the school district’s current reopening plan in the midst of COVID-19.
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Guest Writer: CCHS fine arts teacher Amanda Price
by Amanda Price July 9, 2020Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price discusses how in the midst of current events, she finds relief through the arts.
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Q&A: New CCHS boys varsity basketball coach Stefan Smith
by Micah Shannon May 26, 2020Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…
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Sports staffer Gretchen Hinger reflects on her time during social distancing and her new attitude toward being away from her normal schedule.
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As schools across the United States close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some are having to switch to digital learning, which has posed problems for students.
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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.
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Social Media Coordinator Luna Reichert shares a day of her life in self-isolation during the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic.
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A perfect fit for the current abnormality of the world due to COVID-19, The Strokes’ new album, “The New Abnormal”, mirrors the world’s current tone while offering a surreal diversion from reality.
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In the face of COVID-19, many Athenians are working to create personal protective equipment for medical workers in the community.
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Carr on Par Episode 5 – Professional sports update with Andrew Robinson
by AJ Carr April 16, 2020In episode five of Carr on Par, Sports Podcaster AJ Carr talks with Digital Editor Owen Donnelly and Sports Writer Andrew Robinson about developments in the sports world with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As Clarke County School District closes its fifth week of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students are continuing to struggle with their online assignments.
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AP English courses, like many other AP courses, have had to focus their attention on preparing for AP testing in May but from home as a result of distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team was not able to finish out the 2019-20 season due to COVID-19.
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A look into St. Mary’s: Q&A with MSN and resident nurse Alex Evans
by Ireland McCage April 7, 2020St. Mary’s Health Care System Master of Science in Nursing and resident nurse Alex Evans talks about being a nurse and how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his work.
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Georgia Gov. Kemp orders closure of Georgia public schools for the rest of the school year
by Ireland McCage April 5, 2020On April 1, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that public schools would be closed for the rest of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Five Netflix shows to binge during quarantine
by Elena Gilbertson Hall April 3, 2020Being stuck at home doesn’t have to mean boredom. Here are five masterful and funny TV shows to keep you company during social distancing due to COVID-19.
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Staying healthy: Q&A with Clarke Central High School nurse Iveta Rabb
by Isabella Johnson March 26, 2020Clarke Central High School nurse Iveta Rabb discusses how students and their families can deal with different situations that may arise with their health while out of school due to COVID-19.
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Q&A: Coronavirus update with CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas
by Owen Donnelly March 22, 2020ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talks to Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas about the COVID-19 outbreak and its implications for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
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Stand-up comic and Cartoon Network associate writer and producer Cherith Fuller discusses her journey of becoming a comedian and the challenges she has faced.