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Disney Changes

Disney Changes

Kennadie Rowlett and Benjamin Heimer September 25, 2023

With so much content being produced, why does Disney continue to build on pre-existing IPs? Money. Behind everything a corporation does is the desire for monetary gain. Although Disney is already a billion-dollar...

Patience is a Virtue

Patience is a Virtue

Apollo Coker and Benjamin Heimer September 24, 2023

As pictured above, this political cartoon is about how Odyssey's internet always fails in comparison to when people are waiting for the Yellowstone geyser to go off.

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...

Cyber Security

Andrew Fogel Jr., Magazine Editor April 15, 2020

Cyber security is a one of the classes Odyssey’s Early College and Career Options high school and is taught during three different block periods of the day by Mr.Tomeo. It is considered to be a “career...

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...

STAFF Editorial

October 8, 2019

It was early in the school year, still warm, when the teenagers with Odyssey Early College and Career option’s journalism team had been crossed with the daunting question, “is vaping an epidemic that...

Off Campus Lunch

Dezy Wallace, Photo Editor October 8, 2019

Most schools on the Roy J Wasson Academic campus (Rjwac) have an off-campus lunch, meaning students can leave during lunch to go get their own food from places nearby. Most students chose to stay on campus...

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...

Music Review – Grandson

Anna George, Features Editor October 7, 2019

Jordan Benjamin, known professionally as grandson, is an alternative artist. Popular for his blending of genres, the 25-year-old often features political issues in his songs. Considering this, it is no...

Hallway Parties

Jahanna Allen, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

At Bijou, they have parties called hallway parties. A hallway party is a break from work. During the hallway parties, there is music that the teachers play to encourage you to dance. Kids at Bijou seem...

Why Do-Rags Should Be Allowed in School

Jasiah Brown, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

Many schools are fighting for a dress code to endorse do-rags and bandannas which would allow them in schools. While this practice is a hygiene routine for people of color, and wearing do-rags is a part...

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