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The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

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

Common Sense

Leah Starr, managing editor emeritus

Leah Starr is a 2021 graduate.

All content by Leah Starr
Sophomore Josie Starr practices yoga, actively in child's pose. She uses the Alo Yoga YouTube channel.

Becoming a yogi

Leah Starr, managing editor
May 21, 2021
Senior Erin Chang goes on a run to prepare for her first half-marathon.

Running for beginners

Leah Starr, managing editor
April 15, 2021
Sophomores Nikki Altman and Dani London have their Hydro Flasks with them throughout the day on Mar. 2.

Does your daily routine demand too much from the environment?

Leah Starr, managing editor
March 17, 2021
Soul, released on Dec. 25, 2020, centers on Joe Gardener, voiced by Jamie Foxx. The movie effectively stars a Black man in his real skin for the majority of the movie.

Whitewashing in the media: past and present

Leah Starr and Lulu Baker
February 5, 2021
Junior Katie Wood pledges to drink 70 oz. of water a day in 2021. Her new water bottle holds that same amount.

Students work for change in the new year

Leah Starr, managing editor
January 20, 2021
Senior Ellie Esterowitz has fun baking cookies.

Healthy, easy recipes to make at home

Leah Starr, managing editor
December 9, 2020
Location of deaths from COVID‐19 (February 1, 2020‐May 23, 2020) compared to all causes (February 1, 2018‐May 31, 2018) in the United States.

Death of loved ones sparks desire to be more cautious

Leah Starr, managing editor
November 11, 2020
Senior Jonathan Healy returns to the gym on Oct. 1 after seven months of absence. He is excited to be able to use the weights again, because he has a smaller selection at home.

Students working out new ways to work out

Leah Starr, managing editor
October 22, 2020
Senior Ryan Meyer finds time to practice tennis amidst his school and college application work.

Students get back their motivation

Leah Starr, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020

Common Sense Reponds: It’s on all of us to learn about racism and leaders who have fought against it

Leah Starr, Managing Editor
June 8, 2020
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