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Gavin, a show horse, enjoys his time outside in his field. This pasture time is necessary for the mental and physical health of a horse, especially while they are young.

From the history of the sport to the modern day horses and riders, Thoroughbred racing kills

Exposing the secrets that hide in the shadows of the horse racing industry is the first step towards change
Macy Balmat, Student Life Editor, Opinions Editor
May 12, 2025
While extremely profitable and entertaining to many people, Thoroughbred racing is a risky and dangerous industry that disregards the health and safety of both horse and jockey. Thoroughbred racing is overall a highly toxic industry that survives off of the abuse and death of horses and riders.
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The CSD high school auxiliary gym sits empty. As one of three gymnasiums across both campuses, mats could be rolled out for wrestling practices and tournaments.

Room to wrestle

It’s one of the nation’s fastest growing high school sports and it’s time CSD adds it for women and men.
Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
Building a team (or teams) would take time and CSD has shown it can make it happen. A perfect example of a sport people showed interest that is now a reality is men’s volleyball. Over the course of my four years at CSD, many athletes voiced their opinion that CSD should have a men’s volleyball team.
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“The Hunger Games” features many characters who break gender stereotypes, including Katniss Everdeen, the main character, and her partner in The Games, Peeta Mellark. Both use their differences as strengths, but they have almost “gender-swapped” weaknesses as well.

Opinion – Breaking the mold: Gender roles in “The Hunger Games”

Only by going against tradition can we become stronger, more complete and more self-aware
Elena Cunningham, Student Life Editor, Creative Content Manager
April 7, 2025

From a young age, we, as students and young adults, watch others to exemplify how to live our lives. We notice how people look, speak and act, as well as how they are received by others. From these observations,...

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The United States flag hangs proudly in a Community School of Davidson classroom window. The flag and the anthem are staples of every sporting event and is a universally recognized symbol of our freedom.

Opinion – Sporting events, memorable national anthems and their lasting impact

With Super Bowl LIX and other renditions serving as examples, singing the national anthem before a sporting event can set both the tone and the mood for the game that follows.
Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025

“The Star-Spangled Banner” has been known to bring tears to player’s eyes and Super Bowl LIX was no exception. Kansas City defensive tackle, Chris Jones, has a history of tearing up during the honoring...

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(From left to right) Sarah Bush (‘25), Sinclair Berry (‘25) and Wesley Little (‘25) pose on Learning Street in their chic school outfits. While many students think CSD does not have a dress code, the school does, and it empowers students to make their own wise choices

Opinion – Dressed for success

CSD’s dress code encourages students to express themselves through their clothes and that boosts confidence and creativity in the classroom
Mia Kirsch, A & E Editor, Podcast Editor
March 5, 2025
Allowing students to express themselves through fashion choices is important and necessary. It can help us feel more confident in the classroom. And that is so important.
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A severely damaged boardwalk in Clearwater, Florida, following a November 2024 hurricane serves as a reminder that the scars of climate change are lasting. Gen-Z can do something about it.

Opinion – Against climate doomerism

Why young people should not give up on fighting climate change
Evan Mulligan, News Editor, Staff Writer
January 26, 2025
Overall, while climate change is set to drastically impact the futures of all members of Gen-Z in ways that are getting worse by the day, there is hope. To escape this, we must build a viable future beyond climate collapse, all while rejecting the notion that we are doomed.
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The Parham Park trail, which runs along Lake Norman for approximately half a mile starting at Lake Park Drive, is a beautiful trail with many places to stop and see some of the natural beauty of Davidson.

Opinion – Heading into the Davidson woods can lead to self-discovery

This journalist finds meaning on a photo journey along two Davidson trails
Evan Mulligan, News Editor, Staff Writer
December 1, 2024

Davidson, North Carolina, never particularly struck me as a place with many opportunities for hiking and being out in nature. When most people think about Davidson, they think about a college, a quaint...

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Standing at my voting station, I vote for the first time. I knew the voting process would be private but was surprised at the simple design. The booths were set up simply on white folding tables in a U shape around the perimeter of the room. Each station was screened by a cardboard trifold to give voters privacy and to keep their votes confidential.

Opinion – My first time voting matters

From doing pre-voting research and sorting through misinformation to making selections and casting my vote, I get a say in not just national matters but also local representatives and bills.
Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024

Voting is one of the biggest freedoms we have as citizens of the United States and this past election I was able to vote for the first time. Previously, I had avoided most talks about politics, political...

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The Community School of Davison is a unique type of school compared to a typical public school. Relationships are important and with its small classes and open windows even the very structure makes it stand out.

Opinion – My year away

What a year away from CSD (and then returning) looks like
Brandon Amaya, Deputy Sports Editor, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
I do not take my time in Florida for granted because it showed me what really matters in my life and what a high school experience should be.
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I perform 5231D (Back one and a half summersaults, half twist) off 5 meters. The Carolina Diving Academy flag flies at the Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatic (HFFA) Center. (Photo taken by Taylor Brantley.)

Opinion – Headfirst, fearless

How deep is diving? It is a sport that teaches as much about flipping as it does about life.
Avery Nardone, Deputy Sports Editor, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024

My day starts at 5 a.m. when I hop in a cold pool. While most of my high school classmates are still asleep, I’m training. More specifically in these early practices, we focus on lineups or basic dives...

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Although North Carolina’s favorite Halloween candy is candy corn, and trick-or-treat bowls typically overflow with a variety of treats, CSD journalists have specific favorites.

Opinion – Journalism’s candy spooktacular 2024

CSD’s Journalism class reveals their Halloween candy picks for this year
Callie Hobbs and Mia Kirsch
October 29, 2024
North Carolina’s favorite Halloween candy is candy corn but CSD journalists have different opinions.
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Cheyenne, a jumping horse, grazes in a field. With the Kentucky Derby just passing, something that is fresh on everyone's mind is horse racing. But there is a side to horse racing that many work hard to keep hidden. There is a sad truth behind the abuse and horror of horse racing.

EDITORIAL – Horse racing kills

There is more happening than meets the eye. It’s time for a serious look at a sport in need of change.
Isabel Sands, Podcast Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 20, 2024

On May 4, 2024, nearly two dozen horses squeezed into a starting gate, their jockeys at the ready. At the sound of the starter’s gun, the horses came to life and began their 2-kilometer sprint around...

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