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Common Sense
The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense

Zachary Derman, reviews editor

Zachary Derman is a reviews editor in his second year on the Common Sense staff. In his free time, he enjoys running for Cross Country and Track, as well as 3D printing Iron Man suits. You can find him on Instagram @zach_derman or @zachderman3d for 3D printing content.

All content by Zachary Derman
The poster for Univeral Pictures' "Wicked" in the Rio AMC theater shows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). "We really took care of what had come before, we trust in it. The music is really beautiful," Erivo said to People magazine.

‘Wicked’: audiences brought back to Broadway musical that defied gravity

Zachary Derman, reviews editor
November 23, 2024
Turkey is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving.

Is Thanksgiving the best holiday?

Zachary Derman, reviews editor
November 15, 2024
Gladiator II opens at Pike and Rose on Nov. 22.

Fall films grab audiences’ attention

Zachary Derman, reviews editor
October 25, 2024
September was National Suicide Prevention Month.

September’s National Suicide Prevention Month followed by county mental health awareness week

Zachary Derman, reviews editor
October 8, 2024
Senior Zachary Derman prepares for photo ops in his Iron Man suit at the Children's Inn at NIH.

What it’s like being Iron Man: my experience volunteering as a superhero

Zachary Derman, reviews editor
September 12, 2024
Junior Zachary Derman wears his 3D printed Iron Man suit on Halloween.

Bringing ideas to life: 3D printing creates new hobbies

Zachary Derman, staff writer
May 22, 2024
Senior John Wang studies for his upcoming AP exams at Chipotle. When it comes to the stress of it, "I'm doing OK, but I'm a little worried," Wang said.

AP exams: How are students holding up?

Zachary Derman, staff writer
May 4, 2024
Alumna Jessica Winson and sophomore Emory Scofield stand outside the University of Maryland campus. "I miss being able to see the same people every day," Winson said.

The college experience: class of 2023 alumni give their take

Zachary Derman, staff writer
April 17, 2024
The IMAX poster for Dune: Part Two is displayed in the RIO AMC theater. The poster shows a critical scene in the film, where Paul leads an army of Fremen and Sandworms. "Frank Herbert wanted the book to be a cautionary tale, a warning against charismatic religious leaders," the film's director Denis Villeneuve said.

Dune: Part Two, a masterclass in filmmaking

Zachary Derman, staff writer
March 21, 2024
Sophomore Xavier Marcus watches the Super Bowl trailer for Marvel Studios' "Deadpool and Wolverine." The trailer shows Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool lying on the ground, as the silhouette of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine stands over him.

Upcoming spring, summer 2024 films, Dune: Part Two, Deadpool and Wolverine

Zachary Derman, staff writer
March 5, 2024
Ryan Gosling talks with America Ferrera during "Barbie" Q&A. Gosling answered questions pertaining to his character and America Ferrera's character. "I felt like, you know, I would've done anything to work with them, but I didn't realize that I would do anything including shaving my legs and get a spray tan and bleach my hair, and yeah, just Ken as hard as I could," Gosling said

Ryan Gosling brings his Kenergy to Barbie, Oscar nominations, new film The Fall Guy

Zachary Derman, staff writer
February 17, 2024
Sophomore Molly Eisenfeld scrolls through Instagram during free class time.

Phones are affecting our youth

Zachary Derman, staff writer
December 14, 2023
Science teacher Gavin Kramar reviews advanced AP Physics 1 concepts during advisory on Nov. 17.

New teacher Gavin Kramar explores AP Physics 1 as alumnus

Zachary Derman, staff writer
November 29, 2023
Regal Rockville movie theater and other theaters struggle to bring in viewers. Online movie streaming platforms deter viewers from watching movies at in-person theaters.

Even after pandemic, why are people still not going to movies?

Zachary Derman, staff writer
November 10, 2023
The Fitness and Bodybuilding club has an Instagram account interested students can follow.

Fitness and Bodybuilding club creates body positivity safe space for students

Zachary Derman, staff writer
October 26, 2023
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