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Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer

Sophomore Pragna Pothakamuri is a staff writer in her first year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time, she enjoys writing, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. You can reach out to her at [email protected].
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Billie Eilish attends the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party on Mar. 10 in Beverly Hills. Eilish won the Oscar for Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? from Barbie. I’m so thankful for this song and for this movie, and the way that it made me feel, Eilish said in her acceptance speech.

96th Oscars were more than ‘Kenough’

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
March 23, 2024
The Summer RISE program is a career-based summer internship program led by the MCPS Department of Partnerships. This summer, the program will run June 21 through July 26 for five weeks. Summer RISE stepping in is a way for our students to build that thing that sets them apart, college and career coordinator Jennifer MacDonald said.

Summer RISE program helps students rise up to real world workforce standards

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
March 8, 2024
Le Macaron employee Ally Selby takes customer orders at the register on Feb. 3. Le Macaron recently opened at Rio in January, offering a variety of sweet pastries and drinks. [Rios] got a great atmosphere, lots of people, and we really enjoy the community that we’re in, employee Sebastian Contreras said.

Macarons, pretzels, rock climbing: latest additions to Rio

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
February 19, 2024
Sophomore Nishikaa Poona embraces her teammates at a game vs. Urbana on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Nishikaa Poona reflects on lessons learned throughout volleyball career

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
December 21, 2023
Math teacher Madison Swan teaches an AP Calculus lesson on Nov. 20.

Math teacher Madison Swan shares special connection to school

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
November 22, 2023
Bridge to Wellness is hosted in rooms 266 and 267 and is available to students all day.

Bridge to Wellness program bridges student wellness gap

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
November 15, 2023
Junior Rebecca Gao creates an affirmation poster during the Patriot Minds Matter meeting on Oct. 26.

Patriot Minds Matter strives to help students take step back

Pragna Pothakamuri, staff writer
October 27, 2023
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