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CSD seniors (from left) Jenni Lewman, Julia Vecchiarello and Madeline McKinley display their phones, two of whom have TikTok downloaded and one who has the app deleted and can no longer download it. The past month has been a turbulent one for TikTok users. The app briefly shut down but is now back, at least for the short term.

For now, TikTok keeps ticking

Kate Saussele, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor
January 22, 2025
Writer, Jaelyn Nguyen’s, collection of manga, manhwa and light novels sit on a shelf at her home. Some manga displayed are “Mieruko-chan” and “Phantom Tales of the Night.” Light novels include “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas” and “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes.” These titles and writing styles are popular East Asian alternatives to traditional Western novels.

Understanding the differences regarding types of novels, graphic novels and animation in East Asia 

Jaelyn Nguyen, A&E Editor, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025
Taylor Swift takes the stage in Nashville, Tennessee, during her “evermore” era singing “marjorie.” Her May 2023 show ran for more than three hours and included songs from across her entire 20 year career.

Taylor Swift’s last bow

Mia Kirsch, A&E Editor, Podcast Editor
January 13, 2025
While the Huntersville, North Carolina, DMV may seem like your standard, run-of-the-mill building on the outside, to some license seekers, including CSD students, the building is more akin to a portal to Hell.

DMV disasters

Macy Balmat, Student Life Editor, Opinions Editor
January 8, 2025
The Community School of Davidson (CSD) Spartans football team begins every game the same way. Before the game, they go out on the field while holding the American flag to show pride for their country and their team. (Photo used courtesy of Mack Sidden ‘25).

A Spartan football season to remember

Conner Shelton and Dylan Sherman
December 20, 2024
The last time Charlotte, NC, received measurable snowfall was roughly the four inches that covered the city in January 2022 (left). January 2024, by contrast, was windy and snowless (right). As temperatures are climbing year-round, CSD students and Charlotte residents are becoming skeptical about the next time they will see a winter with measurable amounts of snow.

Snow Miser vs. Heat Miser: how climate change has altered perception of the holiday season

Kate Saussele, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor
December 19, 2024
Before doors opened, student artists and staff apply, last-minute organization to the “Under the Sea” gallery. As one of four different areas, The gallery, housed, visual, ceramics, wood and other art during Arts Night ‘24. (CSD Journalism class photo).

Photo story – CSD artists light up Arts Night

Elena Cunningham, Conner Shelton, Mia Kirsch, Ben Gallagher, Liam Bradley, Evan Mulligan, Kate Saussele, and Brandon Amaya
December 16, 2024
Dylan Foltz (‘25) drives to the hoop in an early season varsity game. The excitement is high for both the boys and girls basketball teams as well as for the fans who return to Griffin gym for the upcoming winter sports season. (Photo used courtesy of Mack Sidden ‘25.)

Tis the season for winter sports

Brandon Amaya, Conner Shelton, and Dylan Sherman
December 16, 2024
Concert venues range in size, location and layout. The Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA (pictured), is a mid-size venue with a capacity of 12,000. However, the capacity of a smaller venue like Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte is 2,400, and the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, a large venue, has a capacity of about 75,000. All venue types come with their individual benefits and limitations.

Keeping music a-live

Kate Saussele, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor
December 9, 2024
Shortly after returning from Thanksgiving break, each member of the Class of ‘25 received a gift bag marking the halfway point of their final year of high school. Parents and volunteers prepared each bag with love and care. What happens after that just added to the sweet memories.

The Class of ‘25 officially snacks for the first time

Callie Hobbs, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Visual Media Manager
December 5, 2024
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

Evan Mulligan, News Editor, Staff Writer
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
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