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Maya Halpern, staff writer

Senior Maya Halpern is the back page editor in her third year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time, she enjoys dancing on the Wootton Poms team as well as hanging out with friends and family. You can also find her on IG @mayahalpernn

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A new Hells Kitchen restaurant opened at the Wharf in D.C..

Students try tasty new restaurants

Maya Halpern, back page editor
September 15, 2023
Taylor Swift rocks out at her Eras Tour in an array of costumes.

Taylor Swift captivates eyes of thousands at ‘Eras’ tour

Maya Halpern, back page editor
June 5, 2023
Sites all over the internet offer students support and recommendations for their application process.

How to stand out on college applications

Maya Halpern, back page editor
May 5, 2023
Junior Alexa Ntchobo utilizes homeroom time to do homework and take stress away from her at-home life.

Rolling along in March ‘Madness’

Maya Halpern, staff writer
April 1, 2023
The Super Bowl LVII stadium where the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs battled for the win.

What do you watch the Super Bowl for?

Maya Halpern, staff writer
February 22, 2023
Senior Carli Katz and Eduardo (last name withheld) spend time with one another outside of best buddies.

Autism and SCB program nurtures students

Maya Halpern, staff writer
January 21, 2023
The girls bathrooms continue to have no toilet paper, preventing students from being able to use the facilities.

Needing to go when there’s nowhere to go

Maya Halpern, staff writer
January 12, 2023
Senior Jamie Zweig explores England over a past vacation. Winter break is often a time for students to travel abroad.

How to enjoy winter’s chill

Maya Halpern, staff writer
December 12, 2022
Junior Lily Judelsohn eats a pumpkin muffin as fall rolls by.

Baking fall recipes

Maya Halpern, staff writer
October 25, 2022
Seniors Kate Messite and Jamie Zweig eat together at lunch without having to worry about social distancing.

School now returning to normal

Maya Halpern, staff writer
October 6, 2022
Senior Micah Fossett works on AP practice problems in AP AB Calculus on Dec. 21.

Are math programs in MCPS unnecessarily challenging or stressful: Teachers don’t agree

Maya Halpern, staff writer
December 26, 2021
Senior Meghna Krishnan works in her AP Research class on Dec. 17. AP Seminar is Researchs prerequisite course, which Krishnan took her junior year virtually.

Students should redo core classes taken during virtual year to mitigate learning loss

Maya Halpern, staff writer
December 22, 2021
Hawaii is famous for its crystal clear ocean and beautiful beaches.

Students dream of exotic travels

Maya Halpern, staff writer
November 11, 2021
Best Buddies members work together on fun activities.

Best Buddies Club looks to build new friendships

Maya Halpern, staff writer
November 8, 2021
Senior Luke Jordan holds his vaccination card. After receiving his second dose in April, he has carried it with him ever since.

COVID-19 continues to disrupt education

Maya Halpern, staff writer
October 23, 2021
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