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Yondr Pouches 2025 - 2026

Yondr Pouches 2025 – 2026

Billi McCullar April 14, 2025

    High schools have begun using Yondr Pouches in District 11 to prevent phone usage in class. Yondr Pouches are staying for the anticipated 2025-2026 school year and here is what to expect - Yondr...

Late Work Policy for Odyssey ECCO

Late Work Policy for Odyssey ECCO

Billi McCullar April 14, 2025

    The late work policy has shown great successes in student’s ability to work and deal with time management. Therefore, it will be continued into the 2025-2026 school year.      In an interview,...

Shadow Corps Newsletter

Shadow Corps Newsletter

Janelle Suesy February 7, 2023

Shadowcorp What is ShadowCorp Shadow Corp is a student organization put on by Ms. Lord and Link Crew. It is a group of freshman students who have proven to be responsible. To be chosen for Shadowcorp,...

Return of the Hot Rod Club and Car Show

Return of the Hot Rod Club and Car Show

Evan Searle, Editor-In-Chief January 22, 2023

For the first time since 2019, the Car Show and Hot Rod Club are back! The club meets every Monday, from3 to 4 PM, in the auto shop. If you plan on going, make sure to enter through the classroom and sign...

The Drastic Changes in the Cost of Living

The Drastic Changes in the Cost of Living

Arely-Amor Lozano, production manager January 19, 2022

Within the past year, the cost of gas has increased drastically. Two times within a year, Colorado Springs Utilities rates have risen for gas and electricity. In February of 2020, the average price per...

Fundraiser

Fundraiser

Sage Steele, Staff November 3, 2021

It’s a new school year and we are back in-person, meaning that clubs are in-person too. Having in-person clubs gives us the opportunity to enjoy events that come with them. For example, Odyssey ECCO...

New Teacher Brings Life to Odyssey Biology Program

New Teacher Brings Life to Odyssey Biology Program

Chloe Ames, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Mrs. Oliva McFee is one of Odyssey ECCO’s new teachers, she joined the Odyssey family in the middle of a very unconventional year. In the two semesters she has been a part of the Odyssey family however,...

Should School Start Later in the Morning?

Should School Start Later in the Morning?

Reilly Steinhour, News Editor April 15, 2020

In October of 2019, a law was passed in California enforcing the rule that high schools aren’t allowed to start before 8:30 AM and middle schools before 8:00 AM. This new law is to be put into effect...

The Issue of Climate Change

The Issue of Climate Change

Reilly Steinhour, News Editor April 15, 2020

Climate change, often confused with global warming, is an issue that has arisen on Earth and has become a growing concern for animals and humans alike. People don’t realize that this is a matter that...

How Can We Benefit from Minimalism?

How Can We Benefit from Minimalism?

Anna George, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

Minimalism is a way of thinking that aims to cut back on waste and reduce one’s carbon footprint. This mindset generally aims to reduce the overconsumption seen in western culture and reduce the amount...

How Can We Reduce Marine Waste?

How Can We Reduce Marine Waste?

Anna George, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

Waste in the ocean poses serious threats not only to marine life, but also to humans all across the world. It’s estimated that the deaths of nearly 100 million marine animals each year are due to plastic...

First Day of High School

Jahanna Allen, Breeann Allen, and Lyddia Allen October 8, 2019

Everyone’s first day of school differs, and for freshman it can feel as if they are trapped in a glass box with the eyes of upperclassmen and teachers constantly watching them. Their anxiety   kicked...

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