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      November 3, 2026

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      Op/ed.

      Pursuing a Passion: Goalkeeping

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      September 13, 2026

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      Working toward credibility

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      Liya’s Lineup: Football’s revenue

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      September 1, 2026

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Natalie Ripps

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Natalie Ripps is a senior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia and is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the iliad literary art magazine. Ripps has previously been a sports writer and has attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and The Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference. Ripps’ interests include playing sports, traveling and meeting new people.

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    Home of the hip-hop

    by Natalie Ripps May 28, 2020

    Athens is commonly known for its flourishing music scene of alternative and rock bands. However, with the exclusion of other genres such as hip hop and rap, this scene fails to truly represent and embrace the unique culture and background of all Athens residents.

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    Q&A: Braden Delamater

    by Natalie Ripps May 12, 2020

    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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    Calling out cancel culture

    by Natalie Ripps March 4, 2020

    With the share of a post, tweet or hashtag, an entire career, friendship or reputation could be ruined. However, this isn’t the best way for the public to address celebrities’ mistakes.

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    Golf season preview

    by Natalie Ripps March 3, 2020

    The Clarke Central High School golf team will participate in their first competition of the season at the Athens Country Club on March 4.

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    Review: “Feel Me”

    by Natalie Ripps March 2, 2020

    American pop singer Selena Gomez released her new song “Feel me”, a bonus track to her album “Rare”, to all major platforms on Feb. 21.

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    Stop hiding history

    by Natalie Ripps February 10, 2020

    Many young children possess an innocence that allows them to view their peers and mentors of different races, cultures and religions without bias. However, this positive outlook is often corrupted at young ages as students are exposed to biased content in the U.S. education system.

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    The caffeine craze

    by Natalie Ripps December 3, 2019

    Teenagers often turn to excessive amounts of coffee, tea and energy drinks to cope with workload or exhaustion, disregarding the possible effects that high levels of caffeine may entail.

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    Boys basketball season preview

    by Natalie Ripps November 19, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School boys basketball team has begun practicing for their 2019-20 schedule and hope to take on the season as a unified group.

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    Running towards region

    by Natalie Ripps October 1, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School softball team has begun preparation for their upcoming competitions at the regional level.

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    Reaching Holmes base

    by Natalie Ripps September 12, 2019

    As the Clarke Central High School softball team dives deeper into the season, they work to meet new head varsity softball coach Alex Holmes’ goals and expectations for the year.

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    A final move

    by Natalie Ripps September 6, 2019

    After moving from his home-state of California to Athens for his final year of high school, Clarke Central High School senior Andrew Nguyen has learned to embrace the unfamiliarity of the Southern culture that surrounds him.

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    The show will go on

    by Natalie Ripps April 23, 2019

    As the Clarke Central High School fine arts department prepares for the upcoming spring production of “High School Musical,” held in the Mell Auditorium from May 2-4, participants work to adjust to final changes in the cast before the showcase.

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    Our high school’s musical

    by Natalie Ripps March 1, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School drama department will showcase its production of “High School Musical” in the Mell Auditorium on May 2-4.

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    Breaking boundaries

    by Natalie Ripps February 12, 2019

    Clarke Central High School first-year English department teacher Grace Brownlee was one of the first in her family to experience college outside of Athens. Following her years at Kennesaw State University, Brownlee returned with hopes of implementing her newly developed skills and perspectives.

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    Five in-home workouts for the winter months

    by Natalie Ripps November 27, 2018

    As cold weather becomes prohibitive for outdoor exercise, it is crucial one continues to stay healthy. These five easy workouts can be done in any setting, at any time.

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    One last one-act

    by Natalie Ripps October 17, 2018

    Clarke Central High School junior Nyah Carlson (middle, fourth from left) poses with fellow…

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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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    Here’s the drama

    by Natalie Ripps September 20, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School drama department will showcase one-act plays “Appropriate Audience Behavior” and “The Lottery” in Mell auditorium on Oct. 11-13.

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    Making a move

    by Natalie Ripps May 16, 2018

    Clarke Central High School freshman biology teacher Judith Chavarria grew up tutoring children in her hometown of Málaga, Spain. After numerous teaching experiences and unexpected decisions, Chavarria found her way to Athens.

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    Starting on the right track

    by Natalie Ripps January 31, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School track and field team has begun practicing for the upcoming season with new recruits and first-year runners.

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    Two religions, one family

    by Natalie Ripps November 10, 2017

    Journalism I Student Natalie Ripps shares how being in an interfaith family has affected her life.

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