Happy Autumn! It’s officially the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and crisp, cool air. As October arrives, so do the familiar sights and…
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2024-25 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
By JONAH GILLIS on October 2024
Anthony Edwards guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Fadeaway World. The next season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) opens with two games on October 22, and the…
Breaking Barriers at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
By ANDREW GAO, MICHAEL QI on October 2024
Every four years, the Olympic Games captivate the world, celebrating athletic excellence and cultural unity. This iconic event represents perseverance, global connection, and the pursuit…
A Perfectly Normal Life
By JULIA KLEINBERG on October 2024
You pull up to court in a bright red Maserati. You bought it last weekend, and you were quite proud of it until it got…
Top Five Soccer Leagues in Europe: Current State and News
By AARON MARTINEZ on October 2024
European soccer is dominated by the English Premier League (EPL), La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue I. The 2024-25 season kicked off in August,…
Rule #1
By JOYCE SPEARS on October 2024
The conservation of energy Is a peaceful state of mind I preserve my epitome Keep it in my line of sight My Motto is my…
If she saw me
By LEX WARD on October 2024
I haven’t seen that little girl in years and years Her smile disappeared after the darkness of reality set in She hasn’t come out of…
Ode to my Sister
By CORALLUS MEEKS on October 2024
Any day now… when they tell me this I am already so tall At the birth of the new moon In the face of Mother…
Macbeth
By THEODORE DUFRESNE on October 2024
The vile monsters come at night. Werewolves howl at the moon. Flesh contorts. Vampires hunt and stalk, safe from the light. The vile monsters come…
Scarred
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2024
Lines, Jagged lines, Broken jagged lines, Broken jagged lines stretching from cheek to cheek. Red, Red blood, Red blood glistening from open wounds. Cuts, Cuts…
Psalm 151
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2024
You shed light on the darkness of my soul. Your love is overpowering. You cast out demons from my mind, Opening pastures of meek sheep…
Little garden tainted
By ZADIE WANG on October 2024
A flower wilts in my soul when you bring me close. I mourn the death of a lily intangible as I feel the flowers in…
What Are You Doing For Halloween, According to Your Sign?
By NETTA JOACHIMS, SEBY DUFRENSE on October 2024
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): You’ll go out with your friends, but spend the whole night quietly thinking to yourself. Despite this, you’ll still…
Student Representatives to the Board of Education Update
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2024
The IHS student representatives to the Board of Education (BOE) attended their first official meeting on September 11. They spoke about the impact of recent…
The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
By ALEXANDRA ALLMON on October 2024
On September 10, the US presidential debate occurred between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. The two debated each other with no…
The Need to Maximize Collaboration between IHS and Local Universities
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2024
IHS’s proximity to Cornell and Ithaca College (IC) means we have the potential to access a diverse range of opportunities. With recent budget disputes resulting…
Ten Rom-Coms You Need to See Before You Die
By LEA TESCHL on October 2024
With colder weather just around the corner, there is no better time to curl up in bed with some snacks and a good movie. Romantic…
Recapping The 2024 US Open
By AIDEN XIE on October 2024
During the tennis season, four pro-level tournaments stand out. These four, The Australian Open, Roland Garros (French Open), Wimbledon, and the US Open are known…
Player Chemistry – The Foundation for Success
By JACK PIERETTI on October 2024
IHS’ Girls’ Varsity soccer team is set to build on last year’s success. After a strong 2023 season that saw them reach the sectional finals,…
Saving Face: A Movie Review, Two Decades Too Late
By ZADIE WANG on October 2024
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Saving Face. As I settled in for another cozy movie night, I scrolled through lists of the best queer…
Halloween Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on October 2024
It’s finally time for an infinite supply of pumpkins, fun-sized candy bars, and trying to get your friends to agree on a group costume. Make…
Local Artist Feature: KJR
By ACE DUFRESNE on October 2024
Born and raised in the Ithaca area, Kaleb J. Reeves, professionally known as KJR, is a TC3 student, basketball player, and rapper. Inspired by Eminem…
Behind the 2005 Tattler Controversy: A Conversation with Former Editor-in-Chief Robert Ochshorn
By VALENTINA LEBRET on October 2024
In 2005, after incidents of censorship by the IHS administration, The Tattler was banned on school campus. Publication of the newspaper went underground, and copies…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By Phoebe Colvin on October 2024
Nothing will tell you more about the past of IHS than the archives of The Tattler. Nestled into the back of E wing, in a…
My Grounding Era
By CORALLUS MEEKS on October 2024
In my mind, I’ve deemed this past summer as my “Grounding Era” after escaping my hometown and embarking on an off-the-grid adventure. Last January, my…
STEM Feature of the Month: Xenotransplantation
By LILY WANG on October 2024
Seventeen people in the United States die every day waiting for an organ transplant. The demand for human organs to help patients of organ failure…
Honest Reviews: Which Candies Should You Indulge in This Halloween?
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on October 2024
One year ago, we wrote our first “Honest Reviews” on our opinions of different types of candies. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re going back to…