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Common Sense
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Common Sense

Isaac Muffett, opinions editor

Senior Isaac Muffett is the opinions editor in his fourth year on the Common Sense staff. When he’s not writing or researching, he spends his free time drawing, painting, and listening to music. You can also find him on Instagram @wat3rm3lonh3ad.

All content by Isaac Muffett
Does a failing grade motivate you to do better, or does it just make you feel incompetent?

Grades don’t work

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor emeritus
May 29, 2023
A "Keep students in schools" truancy hotline road sign encourages students to attend school.

Unchecked drug abuse, truancy in MCPS: Metal detectors are not solution, but something must change

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor emeritus
May 7, 2023

Student art spotlights: AP art students build portfolios and showcase their work

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
March 20, 2023
Male students who subject girls to unwanted remarks on their physical appearances at school cause more harm than they may think.

Girls speak out against male students rating female classmates based on looks

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
February 25, 2023
Activists assemble in front of the White House to protest discrimination against LGBTQ students based on gender identity.

Then and now: Queer upperclassmen share experiences of acceptance, bigotry at school

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
January 23, 2023
According to the CDC, one in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives.

Drunk driving among students becoming more prevalent as time passes since 2015 crash

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
December 14, 2022
Perfectionism hinders growth in students in and outside of academics.

Perfectionism among students increases as pressure grows

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
November 29, 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects an estimated 10 million Americans every year.

Navigating seasonal depression as a student

Isaac Muffett, opinions editor
October 19, 2022
Seniors Haven Golliday and Addy Ziafat walk back to class with new hall passes.

Principal Nelson dives in to new policies; students have mixed opinions

Isaac Muffett, opinions editor
September 25, 2022
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic motivation - playing to play vs. playing to win.

Learning over school: Relearning the intrinsic value of education after a year online

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
June 6, 2022
TikTok reached one billion users worldwide in 2021.

TikTok’s impact on students’ brains

Isaac Muffett, opinion editor
May 10, 2022
A woman in 1904 practices early skincare in the mirror.

Artificial wellness: The commodification of consumer self-care

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
March 25, 2022
A student completes a math test using a hidden formula paper.

Students resort to cheating under pressure from demanding workload

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
February 17, 2022
A fallen disposable face mask sits on the grass.

The psychology behind trend cycles and marketing to children: Why students should shop sustainably

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
January 24, 2022
Concertgoers dance at Tame Impala's September performance at Capitol One Arena in downtown D.C..

Students anticipate 2022 concerts as D.C. venues reopen

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
January 9, 2022
2020 high school graduates in caps and gowns.

19 students announced among semifinalists for 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
November 24, 2021
Marvel Studios' logo for their film 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RIngs'

China censors Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,’ despite overwhelmingly positive response to studio’s first film featuring predominantly Asian cast

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
November 1, 2021
An example of a student's desk organized to promote productivity and efficiency at home.

Students can get organized, motivated to prepare for success

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
September 26, 2021
Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Services assist a man in Delhi on May 9, amidst Covid surge in India.

Covid-19 surges in India: How wealthy countries’ vaccine hoarding causes harm

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
May 31, 2021
Debt follows students after graduation.

Alternative paths to getting college degree

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
May 6, 2021
A peer pressure prevention awareness poster

Understanding peer pressure, misconceptions

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
April 7, 2021
Sophomore Jelissa Ngako

Q&A with Jelissa Ngako: Ngako shares her experiences, thoughts on racism in U.S.

Isaac Muffett and Jelissa Ngako
February 19, 2021
Pixar’s Soul features Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, and 22, voiced by Tina Fey.

Pixar’s Soul review: What makes this movie so special

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
January 27, 2021
Cover for Euphoria Special Episode - Part One: Rue.

Euphoria provides just that for viewers

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
December 17, 2020
Young Nigerian protesters lay next to their signs, showing support for the #EndSARS movement.

What is SARS?: Nigerians Protest Police Brutality

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
November 30, 2020
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks in 2005.

Students react to RBG’s death, effect on country

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
October 27, 2020
Digital drawing of using social media to connect and make friends.

How students are making friends online while stuck at home

Isaac Muffett, staff writer
October 5, 2020
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