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Alex Grainger, sports editor

Sophomore  Alex Grainger is a sports writer and is in his second year at Common Sense. He enjoys playing sports, going outside, and participating in activities with his friends.

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MCPS would integrate pickleball courts into tennis courts. It is probable that pickleball would be a fall sport to limit conflicts with tennis.

Pickleball makes presence in MCPS schools

Alex Grainger, sports editor
November 19, 2023
Head of security Ray Blankenship (pictured right) patrols hallways to keep students behaving. My main goal is to keep students safe, Blankenship said.

MCPS attempts to end fighting in schools

Alex Grainger, sports editor
October 27, 2023
The cross country boys have had an successful year so far, at 3-0. Junior Rendon Yerman, junior Edward Sun and senior Troy Bailey run side by side. Our most important meets are still left, including counties, regionals, and states where we will be going for first in all of those, Sun said.

Cross country hits ground running

Alex Grainger, sports editor
October 10, 2023
The renovation plan includes a full interior renovation and external site improvements. The plan is expected to finish by 2029.

School plans for site upgrade

Alex Grainger, sports editor
September 20, 2023
Electric teslas have become increasingly common sights in the parking lot.

Minced views surround issue of electric vehicle charging stations at school

Alex Grainger, sports editor
June 6, 2023
Freshman Charlie Rollins works on English assignments during class. Rollins does not use an AI when it comes to his assignments. Whenever I use a bot I feel guilty when using it, Rollins said.

Students take interest in AI

Alex Grainger, sports editor
April 27, 2023
A new Shake Shack is being built in the Kentlands. The expected time of opening is the first half of 2023. The building is going to be 4,700 square feet.

Shake Shack shimmies into Kentlands

Alex Grainger, staff writer
March 23, 2023
Chiefs JuJu Smith-Schuster draws a holding call against Eagles Defenseman James Bradberry. This gave the Chiefs a first down and a chance to score the game-winning touchdown. Eagles Cornerback James Bradberry said, It was holding.

NFL’s referees spiral out of control

Alex Grainger, staff writer
February 24, 2023
Senior Rae Weinstein attempts to save seats for her friends at a hockey game while they go outside to get food.

Ice rinks solve overcrowding problem

Alex Grainger, staff writer
January 9, 2023
Junior Isiah Kuiper makes his weekly NFL picks for the Fantasy Sports Club.

Fantasy Sports Club is in full swing for NFL season

Alex Grainger, staff writer
November 3, 2022
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