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      300 Word Story

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      Black History Month at CCHS 2025

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Maya Shrivastav is a sophomore at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia. She is the Webmaster for the ODYSSEY Media Group and the Writing Director for the iliad Literary-Art Magazine. Shrivastav looks to tell the stories of the Athens and CCHS community through her writing. In her free time, Shrivastav enjoys creative writing, drawing, gardening, trapeze and reading.

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    Celebrating a legacy

    by Maya Shrivastav May 15, 2023

    CCHS community members recognized JROTC Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel David McMickle at a celebration of his time at the school on May 10.

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    Review: Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?

    by Maya Shrivastav May 1, 2023

    Singer and songwriter Kara Jackson’s debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” is filled with raw emotion and beautiful lyrics.

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    Students gain glory at GSPA

    by Maya Shrivastav March 28, 2023

    Members of ODYSSEY Media Group, iliad Literary-Art Magazine and Journalism I class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards on March 27.

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    By the Numbers: CCHS v. Oconee County High School varsity soccer

    by Maya Shrivastav March 17, 2023

    The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Oconee County High School on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at OCHS.

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    This I Believe: Maya Shrivastav

    by Maya Shrivastav March 15, 2023

    Webmaster Maya Shrivastav discusses her longtime belief that it’s important to have a voice to influence societal change.

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    The Donut Guy

    by Maya Shrivastav March 4, 2023

    Columbia’s Soda City Market is brimming with local businesses. One such business has greatly benefited from the use of social media to further expand their customer base.

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    A feeling of invisibility

    by Maya Shrivastav October 28, 2022

    The censorship of books with diverse representation in schools can lead to negative consequences in terms of LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

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    Review: “The Reckoning”

    by Maya Shrivastav October 8, 2022

    Full of powerful imagery, unique vocals and energetic instruments, Icon for Hire’s latest album, “The Reckoning,” will appeal to most listeners.

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    The period problem

    by Maya Shrivastav May 18, 2022

    Providing free menstrual supplies in school restrooms would benefit students’ mental health and academics.

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    Review: “How Long ’til Black Future Month?”

    by Maya Shrivastav February 25, 2022

    N.K. Jemisin’s 2018 collection of short stories, “How Long ‘til Black Future Month?” contains well-developed characters and plots, making it an excellent read for Black History Month.

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    Respecting identities

    by Maya Shrivastav December 16, 2021

    The use of deadnames in Infinite Campus has led to gender-queer students feeling as if their identities are being invalidated by the school district.

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