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Emma Karcz, news editor

Junior Emma Karcz is a news editor in her second year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, listening to music, and going to concerts. You can also find her on IG @emmakarcz

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Junior Emma Karczs bookshelf shows a variety of romance books and other genres she has enjoyed over the years.

What is the world reading: Romance season in full bloom

Emma Karcz, news editor
April 21, 2024
Media Specialist Tammie Burk picks out books for her monthly themed display. She chooses books based on important topics happening that month as well as whats popular.

What is the world reading?

Emma Karcz, news editor
March 23, 2024
A house in Sterling, VA, exploded due to a gas leak from an underground propane tank, trapping 12 firefighters inside. One firefighter was killed, and 11 others and two civilians were injured.

House explosion felt as far as 40 miles away

Emma Karcz, news editor
March 5, 2024
Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang, wins Best Fiction in the 2023 Goodreads choice awards.

Meet some of the best books released in 2023

Emma Karcz, news editor
February 13, 2024

Winter pep rally excites students, staff

Emma Karcz, news editor
January 12, 2024
Movie posters of Shadow and Bone, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Red White & Royal Blue, Heartstopper and The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, all of which are books turned to movies or TV shows released this year.

What makes a good book-to-movie adaptation?

Emma Karcz, news editor
December 14, 2023
Sophomore Kioko Kibua holds a mental health matters stress ball during lunch on Nov. 8.

Mental Health Week helps make students, staff aware of important resources

Emma Karcz, news editor
November 20, 2023
Banned books spark debate among students and teachers

Banned books spark debate among students and teachers

Emma Karcz, news editor
October 28, 2023
Characters Lorelei and Rory Gilmore say goodbye to character and real-life journalist and TV host Christiane Amanpour.

Fall media to spice up your life

Emma Karcz, news editor
October 12, 2023
Junior Lyla Dinallo (far right) and friends see the Barbie movie decked out in pink at Bethesda Row on Aug. 5

Detrimental or beneficial: Should movies be gender specific?

Emma Karcz, news editor
September 20, 2023
Celebrities Elle Fanning, Maya Hawk, Billie Eilish and Halle Bailey take a mirror selfie in the bathroom of the Met Gala on May 1.

Met Gala outfits blow fans away

Emma Karcz, news editor
May 24, 2023
Sophomore Kian Hamidzadeh sits outside reading Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo on Apr. 25.

Dive into spring with these books

Emma Karcz, news editor
April 28, 2023
Deaf influencer Justina Miles performs Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

Justina Miles steals the show

Emma Karcz, staff writer
March 20, 2023
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Charlie Brown comes to stage next month

Emma Karcz, staff writer
February 13, 2023
Math department head Kayla White enters grades into Synergy for upcoming interims.

Math teacher Kayla White kicks off her first year at this school

Emma Karcz, staff writer
December 12, 2022
Wes Moore discusses his proposals for Maryland, including marijuana legislation, while campaigning to become governor.

Marylanders vote for legalization of marijuana

Emma Karcz, staff writer
December 6, 2022
Senior Rae Weinstein and sophomore Lea Weinstein pose from their seats at Madison Square Garden during one of Styles electrifying performances on Sept. 14

Harry Styles performs all over US, exciting fans

Emma Karcz, staff writer
November 9, 2022
Former ASL student and prospective ASL club member senior Josh Mirsky signs on a Zoom meeting.

Signing back onto the scene with ASL Club

Emma Karcz, staff writer
October 19, 2022
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