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Superhero parody shows turn the genre conventions of superhero shows on their head and challenge viewers to laugh at (or, in the case of “The Maxx” (1995), seriously contemplate) the media they consume. Three superhero parody shows, “The Tick” (1994), “The Maxx” (1995) and “One Punch Man” (2015) do this especially well. (Graphic created by Liam Bradley).

Three underrated superhero parody shows to explore

Liam Bradley, Features Editor, News Editor
December 1, 2024
Writer, Mia Kirsch, has built a record collection that includes artists like Taylor Swift, Lorde and Lana Del Rey. Her Collection is as much about the music as it is the beauty of the vinyl. She started collecting records in 2021.

Opinion – Record collecting rocks

Mia Kirsch, A & E Editor, Podcast Editor
November 25, 2024
Printed screenshots from the webtoons platform, along with the opened cellphone app, show popular stories. Webtoons are scrollable digital comics, made for smartphones, that stem from South Korea. Most webtoons are episodic, formatted in a long vertical strip, drawn in color, and may feature music or animations during certain episodes. They are published digitally on websites or apps.

Webtoons reading increases in popularity for high school students

Jaelyn Nguyen, A & E Editor, Staff Writer
November 10, 2024
From left to right: David Colvard (‘28) and Max Thompson (‘28), two members of the Technical Theatre class, work on building a set piece for HADESTOWN.

Building HADESTOWN: A behind-the-scenes look at bringing CSD’s production to life

Spencer Foy, A&E Editor, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
in a seven day span in early 2024, Kanye, 21 Savage and Yeat all released rap albums popular with high school listeners.

Three rap albums set 2024’s musical tone for high school listeners

Cade Lacy, Student Life Editor and Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
A flower shop on Skid Row? Before Mr. Mushkin’s shop became famous thanks to a certain plant, the one telephone on the counter barely rang as business was slow.

The final curtain closes on CSD’s amazing “Little Shop of Horrors”

Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
March 25, 2024
With a storyline that has so much more to offer than just the rowing, the movie which is based on author Daniel James Brown’s New York Times bestselling book with the same title, tells the inspiring true story of the University of Washington’s junior varsity crew (rowing team) finding success at the 1936 Olympic Games - against all odds.

Bigger than the boat

Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
January 21, 2024
The CSD Dance crew poses at the Charlotte-Douglas international Airport before flying to New York City during the summer of ‘23.

CSD Dance goes to NYC!

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
GUTS is exactly what the title says. It is everything about Rodrigo that she has kept hidden inside. Some songs may be about failed relationships, but others are about the struggles of not being taken seriously as a girl, or discovering that your decisions are, well, your decisions. (Image by Conner Shelton and fair use album cover credit - Geffen Records)

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album has “GUTS”

Isabel Sands, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Podcast Editor
October 2, 2023
The flags that surround the World History classroom serve as a reminder that the world Is open for student travel, especially during summer.

Summer is the time for student travel

Marc Smith, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
CSD’s end of year art show, Dreams and Nightmares, takes over the high school’s walls and halls as 2023 comes to a close.

Dreams & Nightmares Art Project takes over CSD’s walls and halls

Holt Grier, News Editor
May 12, 2023
Auditions began in January and with a cast of 60 Shrek The Musical Comes to CSD.

Shrek, The Musical arrives at CSD

Sinclair Berry, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2023
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