January: My Catholic School Would Never Do What The Covington Catholic #MAGAteens Did 

Our very own President kicks off the list with this article from January. I really loved this article because it's a great mix of opinion, news, and timely-style writing. Lauren writes, "The high school I went to definitely had divided political beliefs, but we embraced it. Instead of having a divide, we came together with clubs supporting voter registration and activism in your party of choice."

STORY LINK: I went to Catholic school since preschool and even with divided political beliefs, I have faith no one would have acted this way.

February: No, Becky, Joining A Sorority Isn't 'Buying Your Friends,' Contrary To Popular Belief

Gracie has been a great creator for ASU Odyssey. I really enjoyed editing and reading this article because it was timely, and so many people can relate to it! Gracie writes, "The number of times I heard the comment, "Oh so you're buying your friends" when I told people I would be going through the recruitment process was ridiculous."

March: A Woman Might Break The White House's Glass Ceiling In 2020

Yes, this is my article but it did really well in terms of views! I really enjoyed writing this article and news and politics are my two favorite topics. Election season is kicking off soon, and I couldn't be more excited for 2020!

STORY LINK: Is it time for a woman to, as Hillary Clinton said, break that "highest, hardest glass ceiling"?

April: 10 Things That Happen In The Last Month Of College, Explained By 'Parks and Recreation'

Peyton has been a longtime creator for ASU Odyssey! She continuously puts out great articles and this one was perfect right as the school year was ending! Peyton writes, "The last month of school is upon us, which means finals are approaching, our brains are evacuating, and we are counting down the days until sweet freedom."

STORY LINK: .GIFs we all can relate to during the final month of school.

May: The NBA Draft Lottery In a Nutshell

Andrew became a creator for ASU Odyssey just this year! He has written about a bunch of things, but he writes some great sports articles! This article was perfectly timed right after the NBA draft. Andrew writes, "This year proved that statement again as the New Orleans Pelicans claimed the number one overall pick."

STORY LINK: A quick overview of the 2019 NBA lottery and which teams got the best picks.

June: Watching The USA Women's National Team Win 13-0 Over Thailand Made Me Really Nostalgic For The Sport

Annika has been a creator for a while now! She wrote this awesome article about the USA National Team in the World Cup. It was timely and she got to give her opinion and share her life experiences. Annika writes, "Let's talk about the USA Women's National Soccer Team, and how they killed, no annihilated, their first game in this year's Women's World Cup. What a game it was to watch."

STORY LINK: Soccer is in my blood, and the women on the USA National Team brought back my passion for the sport that I haven't felt in a long time.

July: 8 Freshman Mistakes I Made During My First Two College Semesters That you Don't Have To

Kiarra wrote this awesome article right before school started! It got almost 30,000 views and it was so cool to see the article go viral! Kiarra really did an awesome job on this one and it makes me proud to see our creators shine! Kiarra writes, "With that comes a multitude of mistakes that anyone could make. But, mistakes are good! It gives you something to reflect on and something to apply toward the rest of your experience."

August: The 'Millennial' Generation Is Real 

Nikki has been writing for Asu Odyssey for quite some time now. This article was great and showcased how Gen Z and Millennials are close together! This article got almost 1,000 views. Nikki writes, "Having been born in 1998, I've always felt like I never really belonged to a generation."

STORY LINK: We're too young to be Millennials and too old to be Gen Z.

September: To The Girl Who Feels The Need To Be 'Perfect'

Rachel became a creator for ASU Odyssey this year. She has written some awesome lifestyle articles and really works hard on them! Rachel writes, "I've lived the majority of my life as a perfectionist. Type A personality, OCD, you name it… that's me. I'm a planner. I like things planned out, organized, categorized, highlighted, and most likely the way I've already pictured it happening in my head."

STORY LINK: Perfection is unattainable, find the beauty in the imperfect moments life throws your way.

7 Things I'm Going To Do To KILL It In My 20s, Because It's The Most Important Decade Of Your Life (October)

Patty has been a creator for over a year now and she has written some great articles. This article got over 1,000 views and it is still being read! Patty writes, "Everyone talks about it and everyone seems to dread it more than being excited for it because it's said to be the "most important" decade of one's life."

STORY LINK: I'm not about to waste the most important years of my life, and I suggest you don't either.

November: Fridays In Phoenix: The Monthly Party On Roosevelt Row You Don't Want To Miss

Salma is one of our newer creators at ASU Odyssey! She has written some amazing local articles and has included interviews and her own social media feed! Salma writes, "Every first Friday of the month, the streets of downtown Phoenix come alive with dozens of eye-catching art installations, delicious food trucks, and artists of all mediums. Roosevelt Row becomes the heart of the arts of Phoenix."

STORY LINK: Food trucks, rising musicians, talented artists, and so much more. There's only one place where you can find all this excitement and that's at the First Friday Art Walk in the heart of downtown Phoenix.

December: What It's Like Not Celebrating Christmas

Muska is also a newer creator for ASU Odyssey! I really loved this article beacuse it was a twist on the normal holiday-style article! Muska shared her experience being in a Muslim family and maming thier own family traditions. Muska writes, "I would go home that day and ask my mom why we didn't celebrate Christmas. Besides the surprised look on her face she handled it pretty well, explaining that we don't have to celebrate everything everyone else does."

STORY LINK: Almost everyone celebrates Christmas in America but those who don't aren't really missing out on anything either.