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Common Sense

Maya Seiler, commons editor emeritus

Maya Seiler is a 2022 graduate. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and baking. You can follow Maya’s Instagram @maya.seiler.

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Now senior Maya Seiler works during lunch on her last in-person day of school: March 13, 2020.

Senior reflection: time flies

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor emeritus
May 27, 2022
Spring and summer break are times of frequent travel. Covid-19 precautions must be taken into account to prevent further outbreaks, like the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.

Spring break travels induce BA.2 Omicron; students take precautions to prevent spread

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
May 4, 2022
The Amazon Prime original series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is premiered worldwide for its fourth season this spring.

Amazon Prime original The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Delivers its fourth season

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
March 24, 2022
Bethesda Bagels opened its Fallsgrove location on Jan. 21, with close proximity to school.

Bethesda Bagels: worth the dough?

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
March 2, 2022
Actress Betty White attends the 41st Emmy Awards in 1989.

Betty White leaves behind legacy of 99 years as actress trailblazer

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
January 23, 2022
A man in Kenosha, WI, holds sign saying "Free Kyle" days after 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse killed two and wounded one during a police brutality protest last year.

Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted on all counts; gun-control further called into question

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
December 26, 2021
Class of 2021 graduates Medisa Kazemi Nia and Lauren Ullman wear honorary tassels, stoles, caps and gowns for their graduation ceremony.

Senior class anticipates wearing tassels, caps, gowns as promised

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
November 24, 2021
Students and visitors are not required to wear masks when using outdoor spaces for experiences such as at the varsity football game against the Churchill Bulldogs.

MCPS Covid guidelines vs. what’s happening at school

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
October 23, 2021
The Black Widow cast, including Kevin Feige, Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O.T. Fagbenle, Cate Shortland and Rachel Weisz, announce their film at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.

Decade long wait ends; Marvel Studios’ Black Widow released

Maya Seiler, senior commons editor
September 23, 2021
Junior Aidan Caesar studies for his AP Chemistry test.

AP exam season launches itself, unprecedented policies required

Maya Seiler, staff writer
May 30, 2021
The cross country team takes the course against Einstein on Apr. 13.

Cross country team has successful season despite Covid

Maya Seiler, staff writer
May 2, 2021
Women's History Month is a time to celebrate awe-inspiring female leaders, such as the pioneering female Supreme Court Justices, Sandra Day O'Connor, Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan.

Women’s History Month sprouts into action

Maya Seiler, staff writer
March 24, 2021
Coronavirus vaccines roll out in Montgomery County and all around the country with the new executive administration but with further progress to be made.

Disappointment strikes as county Coronavirus vaccines roll out slowly

Maya Seiler, staff writer
February 28, 2021
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek speaks at the end of his final show, which premiered on Jan. 8.

Legendary show host dies, Jeopardy! showrunners attempt to continue

Maya Seiler, writer
January 28, 2021
Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales' wedding day at Buckingham Palace in 1981.

The Crown reveals the royal family’s unseen struggles

Maya Seiler, staff writer
December 20, 2020
SADD club treasurer and junior Lizzy Jack enjoys spending time with her dog to relieve stress.

State of world calls for mental health check-ups, self care

Maya Seiler, staff writer
November 19, 2020
Junior Suhani Singh practices driving to prepare for her provisional license test.

Road to completing driver’s education yields hurdles due to coronavirus

Maya Seiler, staff writer
October 22, 2020
Customer peers into new Peruvian rotisserie Poyoteca on Sept. 17th.

Popular Peruvian rotisserie restaurant opens up in Fallsgrove

Maya Seiler, Staff writer
October 2, 2020
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