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The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The Lion’s Roar: Clash Club takes off at JDS (Audio)

Inside the rise of the school’s fastest-growing club
Eliana Abrams, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2026
Eliana Abrams
Podcast graphic with podcast name “The Lion’s Roar,” and episode title “Clash Club takes off at JDS (Audio)”

At JDS, the popular iphone game Clash of Clans has officially escaped the confines of people’s phones and taken on a life of its own.  Clash Club, the school’s fastest-growing club, has become a place for players of all experiences. In this podcast, we talk with the club’s president and a brand-new member to get a feel for what’s actually going on behind the hype.

Music Credits: Lunch, Podington Beaar, Free Music Archive CC

 

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About the Contributor
Eliana Abrams
Eliana Abrams, Editor-in-Chief
Eliana is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as a current editor-in-chief. As a freshman, she joined the paper in the 2023-24 school year and previously served as news editor. Her favorite piece she has written for The Lion’s Tale is “Opinion: MCPS should standardize Holocaust education.” Outside of journalism, she is class president and volunteers at the friendship circle. In her freetime, Eliana enjoys swimming and reading mystery novels.