Sophia Bui and Adalyn Mulcahy, Grade 9, Staff Writers The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place every year in Manhattan. Common Sense takes a look at this event through the eyes of our student body. Starting on 77th Street and Central Park West, and ending on West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue, the parade covers a 2.5 mile route, with around 3.5 million people attending the parade in person each year. This event is popular due to its long history that has

Miriam Krasinski, Grade 10, Staff Writer After a year’s wait, the sequel to the movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway show Wicked hit the theaters on November 21st. Wicked: For Good follows Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba as she continues her journey as the exiled and demonized Wicked Witch, relentlessly fighting for the rights of Animals. “I was expecting a lot more - it was more average than expected,” says Oumou Diallo(‘28). Common Sense examines where the film falls

Isabel Lindner and Alexa Stone, Grade 11, Staff Writers Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max are all examples of streaming services that keep people on their couches watching movies from the comfort of their home, instead of in theaters. Common Sense looks at whether these easily accessible streaming services as well as additional factors are the cause of movie theaters having experienced a decline in visitors. Variety states that after the pandemic, 15% to 20% of people stop

Dahlia Lief, Grade 10, Staff Writer After pressure from Congress to release the investigative files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, about 30,000 pages of files were released by the Justice Department. As public speculation about the files runs rampant, Common Sense investigates how High School of American Studies (HSAS) students feel about what information was released, what may have been suppressed, and why. The released material contained photos, interview notes,

Saja Amrati and Dahlia Lief, Grade 10, Staff Writers For many High School of American Studies (HSAS) students, learning does not stop in the classroom. Common Sense takes a look at our classmates’ attempts at balancing the obligations of school and work. While the majority of students find their employment a source of critical skills while also getting paid, they have also had to balance work and school. Others have chosen to focus entirely on academics. According