Alina Mylov is a junior and staff writer of the Common Sense. She joined the staff in the fall of 2025. Alina grew up in Maryland with her sister, mother and father. She enjoys playing volleyball, going to the gym, shopping, hanging out with friends and volunteering. Alina has volunteered at Shady Grove Hospital and a Ukrainian school. After high school Alina hopes to attend college and is hoping to apply to UChicago, Johns Hopkins and other great schools. In her spare time she loves to exercise and hang out with people she loves. Find Alina on Instagram @alinamylovv and on email at [email protected]