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Marley Hoffman, opinion editor

Sophomore Marley Hoffman is an opinion editor in her second year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time, she enjoys playing lacrosse. She hopes you enjoy reading all the great common sense articles! You can also find her on IG @marleyhoffmann.

All content by Marley Hoffman
On Apr. 19 at the pep rally, senior Jai Gurewitz, sophomore Theo Gittleson and senior Sebastian Valdivia compete in the cake eating contest to see who can finish a slice first without the use of their hands.

Students find joy at spring pep rally

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
April 26, 2024
The Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Sweet 16 round of March Madness on Mar. 28. The Crimson Tide took the victory with a score of 89-87 over the Tar Heels.

Looking into madness of March

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
April 4, 2024
Dulles Airport tries to handle snow on taxi-ways on Jan. 14 after a snowstorm hit leading to a four-inch coating of snow on the ground, causing delays and cancellations of flights arriving and departing.

Winter travel brings cautious conditions

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
March 5, 2024
Sophomores Danielle Rubin and Marley Hoffman ski at Liberty Mountain Resort. Hoffman and Rubin experienced a good snow day with almost every run open on Feb. 3.

Liberty vs. Whitetail showdown

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
February 22, 2024
The ice hockey team celebrates senior night after a loss to rival Churchill Bulldogs on Jan. 7.

Hockey team hopes for long run in playoffs

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
January 24, 2024
Exchanging gifts with loved ones is a significant part of the holiday season.

Common Sense offers holiday guide for gift giving

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
December 6, 2023
On Nov. 3, varsity field hockey beat Dulaney High School 2-1 in the first round of the state playoffs.

Girls’ varsity field hockey makes it to state semi-finals

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
November 28, 2023
Freshman Skye Cushing opens Instagram to find posts covering activist protests to stop violence against Palestinians.

How social media skews views on world issues

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
November 2, 2023
Sophomore Nicole Subiela opens the podcast app to go listen to her favorite podcast, Crime Junkies.

Listen up! Top podcasts to stream

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
October 13, 2023
Freshmen Manu Palmeida, Alex Rabin and Anna Sofronas showed spirit on the field at the first pep rally of the year on Sept.1.

Freshmen have feels about jumping into high school

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
September 26, 2023
Seniors Kassandra Acuna and Karen Potts celebrate after a 7-4 win against Poolesville on senior night.

Girls’ varsity softball season comes to end

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
June 5, 2023
Senior Kaitlin Mariani bats during the game against Churchill.

JV, varsity softball season rewind

Marley Hoffman, opinion editor
May 4, 2023
Freshman Jenny Brailovsky watches episode six of Outer Banks season three during her free time in class.

Popular series ‘Outer Banks’ releases season three

Marley Hoffman, staff writer
March 28, 2023
The new season of Ginny and Georgia premiered on Jan. 5, with 2.7 billion viewing minutes in the second week after the second season launched.

Ginny and Georgia season two takes on comedy, romance, drama

Marley Hoffman, staff writer
February 24, 2023
Freshmen may be shocked to see how little lockers are utilized in high school.

Freshmen compare middle school to high school

Marley Hoffman, staff writer
December 8, 2022
PE teacher Tony Pykosh readies to teach a class.

Soccer star turned to physical education from his love of working with children

Marley Hoffman, staff writer
December 5, 2022
Freshman officers Grant McGraw, Ryan Shin, Joanna Jacob and Mia Coven display their winning homecoming booth.

Freshman planning looks to expand members

Marley Hoffman, staff writer
October 18, 2022
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