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Isabel Sands

Isabel Sands, Podcast Editor. Arts & Entertainment Editor

Isabel Sands is in the 9th grade, beginning her fourth year at CSD. She is new to journalism because she decided to branch out and loves trying new things. She enjoys being spontaneous and believes that’s truly the only way to have fun. Coming from a military family, she has developed her love of travel throughout the years and has been able to meet new people, see new places and experience new cultures.

“You jump, I jump, Jack” -Rory Gilmore 

“Put love out into the world. It needs it a bit right now.” -Harry Styles

“I really like chicken nuggets. They’re good.” – Curtis

 

All content by Isabel Sands
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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“This project is very dear to me because of how much time and energy I put into it, and I have never finished a project this big in this short amount of time.” says Sinclair Berry (‘25).

[Photo] Spartan visual, wood, ceramics and fiber arts artists shine

September 20, 2022

“This project is very dear to me because of how much time and energy I put into it, and I have never finished a project this big in this short amount of time.” says Sinclair Berry (‘25).

Episode 11 – A season to remember – CSD’S Lady Basketball Spartans look back

Journalist Callie Hobbs sits down with seniors Molly Feighery and Allison DeLay plus coach Matt Forrest to look back on a remarkable and extraordinary Community School of Davidson basketball season.
Callie Hobbs, Conner Shelton, and Isabel Sands
April 10, 2024

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Spring break is a great time to hit the road and get away for a few days. Head to the mountains or the beach, visit a college campus or just get out and explore.

Time to hit the road

Spring break destinations within driving distance
Isabel Sands, Podcast Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2024

With spring break on the horizon, the weather improving and students feeling a bit of spring fever, hitting the road for a few days while away from school sounds like a great idea.  From beach getaways...

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Spartan Questionnaire* (#6) featuring coach Matt Forrest (*where we take a break from AP Style writing and get right to the good Q&A stuff with CSD people)

Spartan Questionnaire* (#6) featuring coach Matt Forrest (*where we take a break from AP Style writing and get right to the good Q&A stuff with CSD people)

Isabel Sands, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Podcast Editor
February 22, 2024

In his first CSD year teaching 8th grade and open gym class plus coaching women’s varsity basketball, coach Matt Forrest has already become a favorite in the eyes of many of the students. His sense of...

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Episode 10 – Shining a new light on Electric Vehicle charging

Join CSD junior, Kate Saussele, as she chats with her dad, an automotive electrical engineer and solar powered proponent, about the differences between gas and electrical, powered vehicles, how the purchase of a used EV is changing their lives and how solar charging could become a more accessible and affordable way to keep your EV on the road in the future.
Kate Saussele, Conner Shelton, and Isabel Sands
February 22, 2024

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Candy is often associated with Valentine’s Day but for CSD student journalists the holiday has different meanings entirely.

It’s not about the candy

Student journalists reflect on a holiday with mixed personal significance
Ben Gallagher, Ava Jordan, Noah Roberson, Isabel Sands, Callie Hobbs, Evan Mulligan, and Conner Shelton
February 20, 2024

Valentine's Day is a polarizing day. For those in relationships, it is an excuse to have fun with your significant other and to show your appreciation for them. For those who are not in relationships,...

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Episode 9 – Super Bowl 58 – Fun Facts, Getting to the Game, Predictions and more

Conner Shelton, Isabel Sands, Ben Gallagher, and Cade Lacy
February 7, 2024

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A 2021 Fayetteville, North Carolina, major highway project split this family farm.

I remember

(A poetry submission - written in 2021 and revised in 2024)
Isabel Sands
February 1, 2024

In 2021, my Nana’s  50-acre farm was split by a major highway. I wrote this poem as kind of a break up letter to my memories of her farm.   I remember   I remember the warm, golden sun                         Its...

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Golden Globes host, Jo Koy, received major backlash for his routine in its entirety, but highlighted were certain segments where he made sexist comments about the movie “Barbie” and its main protagonist, Margot Robbie.

The comedic flop of Golden Globes host, Jo Koy

Isabel Sands, Podcast Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 22, 2024

Jo Koy was this year’s host of the Golden Globes and his 10 minute monologue scored him a place in history as the biggest, and most controversial, pop culture news story of this year. And it’s only...

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Episode 8 – Spartans Review – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Join student journalists Isabel Sands, Callie Hobbs and Ava Jordan (with original episode music by Allison Gottlieb) for a review of the latest Hunger Games release.
Isabel Sands, Conner Shelton, Callie Hobbs, and Ava Jordan
December 17, 2023

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Over 574 million people use Spotify as their main music and podcast streaming platform, creating some friendly competition among users’ “stats” for their favorite artist(s). (Image by Isabel Sands and fair use Spotify screen image - Spotify.)

“Unwrapping” Spotify Wrapped

Isabel Sands, Podcast Editor and Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2023

It surprised lots of my classmates and friends recently when Spotify released its annual Spotify Wrapped to users. Count me among those who were surprised. In between classes, I walked up to a group of...

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Spartan Specific – Episode 7 – Israel, Hamas and the Gaza Strip

Conner Shelton, Isabel Sands, and Evan Mulligan
December 2, 2023

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Front row third from right, Isabel Sands (‘27) played for Christ the King’s (CTK) field hockey team in the 2023-24 fall season, along with four more girls at CSD and a few others from various other high schools that didn’t have a team.

Field hockey in a different high school’s colors

Students from multiple high schools, including CSD came together to build a community field hockey team at CTK high school during the fall 2023 season.
Ava Jordan and Isabel Sands
November 11, 2023

While CSD offers many extracurricular athletic activities, there are a few sports that aren’t on the list. Field hockey is one of them. But that doesn’t stop students from participating. Christ the...

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They always popular “Spartan Specific”Halloween episode kicks off our second year. Listen and learn all things about the spookiest, scariest holiday on the calendar.

“Spartan Specific” Podcast – THE Halloween episode is LIVE!

Conner Shelton, Isabel Sands, Ben Gallagher, Evan Mulligan, Ava Jordan, Callie Hobbs, Cade Lacy, and Noah Roberson
October 26, 2023

The second year of the “Spartan Specific” podcast kicks off with our always popular Halloween episode. Learn about costumes (who is wearing what), candy, movies,, the best places to trick-or-treat...

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Many say the first week of fall is one of the most enjoyable at CSD. In the week leading up to Homecoming, CSD has a Spirit Week full of theme days, a packed football game and the first school dance of the year.

Spirit Week and CSD Homecoming 2023 – A week that was Spartantastic

Ben Gallagher, Ava Jordan, Evan Mulligan, Callie Hobbs, Isabel Sands, Conner Shelton, Noah Roberson, and Cade Lacy
October 3, 2023

Many say the first week of fall is one of the most enjoyable times at CSD. In the week leading up to Homecoming, CSD has a Spirit Week full of theme days, a packed football game and the first school dance...

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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

Olivia Rodrigo’s  new album has “GUTS.” Just imagine, you’re an “all-american teenage girl” waking up for your first day of high school. As you’re “making the bed” you take notice of...

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