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

Common Sense

Ben Cohen, staff writer

Ben Cohen is a junior and a staff writer for Common Sense. When he isn’t playing soccer or working out, he plays guitar, watches Netflix, and hangs out with friends. You can find him on Instagram @benco_21.

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Senior Ben Shoykhet competes at the 2019 US Amateur Team North tournament.

Ben Shoykhet excels in world of chess

Ben Cohen, staff writer
January 20, 2023
Senior Kaitlin Mariani opens Caesar's Sportsbook app in anticipation of betting for the World Cup.

Maryland legalizes sports betting: what do students, staff think?

Ben Cohen, staff writer
December 18, 2022
A large display at Trader Joe's in Traville Square offers their Thanksgiving stuffing.

7 best fall seasonal items to buy at Trader Joes

Ben Cohen, staff writer
December 1, 2022
Sophomore Toby Subiela plays a long ball in the final minutes of the first half against Richard Montgomery. They ended the game with a 2-1 loss to finish the season.

JV boys’ soccer falls after strong start to season

Ben Cohen, staff writer
October 25, 2022
Sophomore Noah Friedman dribbles past a defender after stealing the ball in the game against Watkins Mill. Friedman scored twice this game.

JV Boys’ soccer off to strong start with victory over Rockville

Ben Cohen, staff writer
September 26, 2022
Seniors Liam Miller, Rob Carpenter, and James Walsh signed for baseball to their college of choice on signing day.

Student athletes sign to their colleges

Ben Cohen, staff writer
May 28, 2022
Bon Jovi performs at a large concert. Now that COVID restrictions have been lifted, concerts like these will be more common.

Spring and summer concerts coming to DMV

Ben Cohen, staff writer
May 6, 2022
The cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, D.C., in 2019 near the Thomas Jefferson memorial.

Cherry blossoms bloom right on time

Ben Cohen, staff writer
March 28, 2022
Maus, by Art Spiegelman, is banned by McMinn County in Tennessee. The school board deems the book, which has been in their middle school curriculum for years, inappropriate for students.

Tennessee‌ ‌County‌ ‌bans‌ ‌Amazon‌ ‌Best‌ ‌Seller‌ ‌‌Maus‌

Ben Cohen, staff writer
March 4, 2022
A helicopter flies over the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, prior to Super Bowl LV. The NFL has instated a new restriction against players taunting others on the field to combat the recent decrease in sportsmanship.

NFL taunting rule causes uproar among football fans

Ben Cohen, staff writer
December 23, 2021
Union Market, located walking distance from the Noma-Gallaudet U metro station, has over 90 small stores with food options ranging from fresh seafood to charcuterie.

What’s cookin’ in D.C.: three unique restaurants you need to try

Ben Cohen, staff writer
November 10, 2021
Kindness 4 Cancer members gather for a meeting on Oct. 5. The club focuses on providing goodies and gifts to young cancer patients.

Kindness 4 Cancer delivers warmth to cancer patients

Ben Cohen, staff writer
October 26, 2021
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