Natalie Schliekelman

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is a fast-paced film with dynamic visuals and plot, but takes a step back in character development from previous Marvel movies.

ODYSSEY Class of 2022 seniors reflect on their time in the program.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman, a senior, reflects on her time in the ODYSSEY.

Students in the fine arts department performed their Spring showcase, “A Miscellaneous Musical,” on April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. in the Mell Auditorium.

CCSD educators were recognized at the Foundation For Excellence banquet at the Cotton Press on March 29.

Dr. Garrick Askew, the new CCSD Chief of Operations, will start work with CCSD on March 28.

The CCHS track and field team will compete in a meet at Apalachee High School on March 26, and has been training hard to improve as the season progresses.

In a March 17 author visit, children’s author Alex Gino discussed queer representation, queer literature and their own writing and experiences with students at CCHS.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff provide reviews of books written by Black female authors focusing on Black stories.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman talks with English department teacher Grace Crumpton about her new Contemporary Literature class, which will focus on modern poetry.

Released on Feb. 4, Mitski’s “Laurel Hell” is a multi-faceted exploration of Mitski’s relationship with music, the spotlight of fame, and her flaws and vulnerabilities.

Members of the CMS community met over a public Zoom meeting with representatives from CCSD on Jan. 18.

CCHS will switch to a virtual model from Jan. 20 through at least Jan. 21 due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman and Photographer Lucas Donnelly go head to head about “Spider-Man: No Way Home:” disappointment or masterpiece?

CCSD superintendent Xernona Thomas announced plans to retire in December 2022.

CCHS senior John Alexander Garcia, who gives motivational announcements to CCHS in the mornings in both English and Spanish, believes that public speaking is his calling.

New CCHS Assistant Principal Dr. Angelia Major joined the CCHS administrative team Oct. 25.

New security badges at CCHS allow teachers to easily and quickly alert administrators to issues that need their attention within the school.

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.

Digital Managing Editor Natalie Schliekelman recounts her experience at the 2021 Governor’s Honors Program, where she formed strong friendships with other Communicative Arts majors.

The Pledge to Teach Truth Rally took place at UGA’s Brumby Hall on Aug. 27 in partnership with the Linnentown Project to educate people on and bring awareness to local civil rights history and education.

Throughout her life, CCHS senior Anastasia Mack has found joy and freedom through her art.

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.

The CCHS orchestra and band departments are using the Upbeat Music App to overcome the disconnect between student musicians.

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.

On Oct. 17, community members held the Athens Women’s Rally for Unity on the steps of City Hall, featuring 12 speakers on topics related to women’s rights, Black Lives Matter, and gun violence.

At Clarke Central High School, self-segregation has the potential to negatively impact connections between students of different races.

At Clarke Central High School and around the nation, differences between how male and female students are taught and engage in class can cause female students to have less confidence.

News staffer Natalie Schliekelman reflects on her memories of camping with friends at Hunting Island, South Carolina throughout her childhood.

On Jan. 31 the Clarke Central High Schools boys varsity basketball team will play against Buford High School.

Author Michael Ondaatje will speak in the Clarke Central High School media center on Oct. 25, and participate in a discussion hosted by the iliad Literary-Art Magazine.

Clarke Central High School students will vote for homecoming king and queen on Oct. 9.

Clarke Central High School Women and Gender Studies club president Erin Bothe talks about her club’s values, goals and plans for the club in the 2019-20 school year.

Journalism I student Natalie Schliekelman writes about her relationship with a friend who moved from Athens to Atsugi, Japan.

Fourteen Clarke Central High School teachers have been nominated for awards from the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education.

“The Fork, the Witch and the Worm,” the long-awaited addition to Christopher Paolini’s “Inheritance Cycle,” is disappointingly short and does not live up to fans’ expectations.

Journalism I student Natalie Schliekelman talks about her new motivation to make a difference in the world around her after attending the 2019 Holmes-Hunter lecture.

Olatunji Moussa Mosley connects with his roots and his father through drumming.