To skip the formalities: Thank you, Common Sense Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief emeritus May 14, 2026
Girls’ lacrosse maintains dedicated heading into post-season; draws on spirit Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief emeritus May 8, 2026
AP Research students finalize culminating presentations Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief April 14, 2026
Transcending politics, partnership and the press: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette anthology sparks student interest Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief March 18, 2026
Becoming a statistic: A timeline of Monday’s school shooting and the day that followed Hayley Gottesman and Pragna Pothakamuri February 11, 2026
The Mirrorball Minute Ep 3: DWTS 20th Bday Night Hayley Gottesman and Nicole Kaffee November 14, 2025
From Rockville to D.C.: Students benefit from living next door to center of democracy Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief October 22, 2025
Turning the page: New year of Common Sense bring fresh feel Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief October 3, 2025
Common Sense Responds: Editorial Board thoughts on new grading policy Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief September 11, 2025
Mass college emails: Unproductively overflowing student inboxes Hayley Gottesman, editor-in-chief May 1, 2025
Behind the Scenes: Substitute teachers step up to help staff, students Hayley Gottesman, long form editor March 29, 2025
Two juniors debate the impact of society’s perception vs. location of schools in college applications Emory Scofield and Hayley Gottesman March 17, 2025
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Patriot Players prepare for ‘Wizard of Oz’ Hayley Gottesman, long form editor February 18, 2025
Do students factor in states’ abortion policies when exploring, applying to college? Hayley Gottesman, long form editor January 13, 2025
Best winter movies: providing warmth, comfort during chilly weather Hayley Gottesman, long form editor January 9, 2025
Newest season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ jazzes viewers Hayley Gottesman, long form editor December 11, 2024
Homecoming weekend: SGA pep rally, Gloco engages students Hayley Gottesman, long form editor October 25, 2024
Presidential endorsements used to court voters’ support Hayley Gottesman, long form editor October 6, 2024
Patriarchal pocket: women’s clothing ripped off Hayley Gottesman, long form editor September 10, 2024
Only the good die young: The dark reality of glamourized horse racing Hayley Gottesman, news editor May 24, 2024
Students study to avoid last-minute fears, as AP season nears Hayley Gottesman, news editor May 4, 2024
Waltzing into the latest season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Hayley Gottesman, news editor December 13, 2023
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid releases miniseries ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Hayley Gottesman, news editor April 28, 2023
F1’s Max Verstappen refuses to let fellow Red Bull driver Sergio Perez through during Brazil GP Hayley Gottesman, staff writer January 24, 2023
![AP Research students construct slide decks and index cards to prepare for their PODs. "[The POD process] has also helped me strengthen my ability to turn research and data into a presentation that is clear, purposeful and engaging. This has been a valuable part of developing both my project and my presentation skills throughout my whole high school experience," senior Adaro Francisco said.](https://woottoncommonsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8keq6hvV8Rk3iAM4oJNZ6kqCmw1GVosUrPChVEK9-e1776176148102-1200x900.jpg)
![After being dismissed by class, students were escorted by law enforcement to buses before being transported to Frost MS for reunification. When we “walked through the line of armed [officers, it] was both relieving that we had been that protected and frightening,” AP Psychology, Sociology and SGA teacher Amy Buckingham said.](https://woottoncommonsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IWa35gOnEbda2wMV7gUkZUwTWTTyFpFP83lHAv7E-1200x892.jpg)
![Editors-in-Chief Ahmed Ibrahim, Helen Manolis, Cameron Cowen, Alex Grainger, Emory Scofield, Hayley Gottesman, Rebekah Buchman and Marley Hoffman create the first print magazine of the year during the October press days. “Only a quarter of the schools in MCPS have programs that are like ours, a thriving, robust program. That makes me really sad. This is not just good for [the student journalists] to be doing this, it’s good for the entire community. What [student journalists] provide to the community is a faith in journalism and that continues for their lifetimes," Starr said.](https://woottoncommonsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wmpoFTZkCPiVA3YXA4tnGoSsZ4KmnKYBIfr18p3l-900x1200.jpg)
![The 2025-2026 Editorial Board Alex Grainger, Cameron Cowen, Helen Manolis, Emory Scofield, Ahmed Ibrahim, Rebekah Buchman, Marley Hoffman, Hayley Gottesman, Pragna Pothakamuri and Natalie Pak (Chase Dolan not pictured) respond to the new MCPS grading policy. “When something that used to be easy suddenly becomes harder, it can turn [students’] mindset negative, whereas making something easier usually has a better impact. I think that’s where a lot of the pushback comes from. But if you put emotions aside, I do think this change could help build stronger work ethic,” Ibrahim said.](https://woottoncommonsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fqr5bskTXpn0LRQMmKErLuNKdQYBlL726cFXBaWF-1200x900.jpg)
