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The Student News Site of Community School of Davidson

CSD Spartan Media
The Student News Site of Community School of Davidson

CSD Spartan Media
Mario Hardy

Mario Hardy, Arts & Entertainment Editor, New Ideas and Initiatives Manager

Mario Hardy is a senior who has been a Spartan since 7th grade. He is taking Journalism because he believes it is a cool course that will really help him with his dream of working in politics.

He really loves cars and music. Some of his favorite cars are the Crown Majesta S 140 and the Mazda RX-7. He also keeps a list of global car shows and cars he wants to see there on his phone. Just in case. As for music, Mario really likes exploring different artists. Some of his favorite artists are Milkzy, J. Cole, KidTokio and Nino Paid.

Quote: “No such thing as a life that’s better than yours” – J. Cole

Walkout song : “I Need a Reason” – KidTokio

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Sightings of Carolina and Duke gear are common at CSD. While basketball typifies the UNC vs. Duke rivalry, no sports are safe when it comes to showing a thumb up or a thumb down. North Carolina sports, even at the college level are high level across the state.

Opinion – The air around here

If native Tarheel, “His Airness,” Michael Jordan, is not proof enough, there are plenty of other reasons that illustrate why North Carolina is the greatest state in the nation for sports
Mario Hardy, Carter Burch, and Elena Cunningham
April 26, 2026

North Carolina is a diverse state not just geographically, with mountains and the ocean just a few hours apart, but also anywhere you look in the sports scene. There are great athletes that came from...

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As viewed from Roosevelt Park in Davidson, a line of cars wait to proceed at the left turn signal at Griffith St right before arriving at CSD High School. Well, North Carolina construction is underway, the project faces delays and traffic continues.

Young drivers behind the wheel

Some of the challenges that new drivers face after earning their license go beyond their control
Max Shealy, Mario Hardy, and Kennedy Donley
April 12, 2026

Many conditions increase stress for new student drivers in an environment where they are already adjusting to the pressure of responsibility and the risk of crashing. Among them are risks of traffic, weather...

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CSD seniors build a playlist

Spartan Class of ‘26 seniors share songs halfway through the year
Mario Hardy, Arts & Entertainment Editor, New Ideas and Initiatives Manager
March 8, 2026

In early February 2026 student journalist Mario Hardy worked with the Student Life director to survey the Community School of Davidson Class of 2026 and create a playlist of CSD seniors favorite songs...

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Snowbanks in the south are rare in the winter, but CSD had two in the span of a week. 11 inches of snow paralyzed the Davidson community has school shifted to remote.

Dear winter, we give

Second winter storm in a week dumps record amounts of snow in the Charlotte area. Schools close and learning shifts to remote as neighborhoods shovel out
Elena Cunningham, Mario Hardy, Carter Burch, Akhilan Kumaran, Max Shealy, Liam Hogan, and Dylan Sherman
February 22, 2026

(Compiled and edited by Dylan Sherman and Carter Burch) When Community School of Davidson (CSD) students woke on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and saw nothing but the heavy snowfall brought on by winter...

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Stocking stuffers for high school students come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some items you could use for your next stocking.

25 great stocking stuffers for high school students

Mario Hardy, Arts & Entertainment Editor, New Ideas and Initiatives Manager
December 17, 2025

High school students and holidays go hand in hand as we as high schoolers always want (and need) things for all we do. If you are looking for last-minute items, these are 25 different stocking stuffer...

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Spartan Perk re-opens right before 8th block when students love to buy afternoon snacks like muffins and other sweet treats like Sparty Shakes.

Spartan Perk turns 3

Mario Hardy, Arts & Entertainment Editor, New Ideas and Initiatives Manager
November 19, 2025

Student workers take orders during 8th period with Ms. Laura helps.

6 of the 10 recommended books sit on a classroom desk. No matter if you read them in print or electronically, reading is a way to enter another reality.

Flipping the pages

10 books to read this 2026 CSD school year
Mario Hardy, Arts & Entertainment Editor, New Ideas and Initiatives Manager
September 30, 2025
… Reading can fix that by reading a little at a time and increasing your stamina.
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A larger than life Spartan mural along the gym hall welcomes students daily and serves as a visual reminder of the spirit and energy that fill the school. From pep rallies and advisory to service learning and sports (and lots more in between) it’s a great time to be a CSD student.

26 reasons why the 2026 CSD school year will be a special one

Welcome back, Spartans. Here’s what the Journalism team believes makes the cut.
Max Shealy, Elena Cunningham, Dylan Sherman, Akhilan Kumaran, Mario Hardy, Kennedy Donley, Liam Hogan, and Carter Burch
September 2, 2025

As CSD students come back and prepare for another year, excitement is high in one of the most unique high schools in the state. Here are the Journalism staff’s picks for 26 things that will make this...

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