Horoscopes as most annoying cliches Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19): Yeah, I guess this film is okay. The books were way better than…
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Horoscopes: Pick-Up Lines at a Baseball Game
Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19): I’ve been striking out all night but I think I’m about to make some solid connection with you; hey the name’s…
Teacher Feature: Mike Yerky
“Raise your hand if you’re not here….” This paradoxical segway into class is perhaps an appropriate (and familiar) way to start the period with a…
Harry’s Enclave
It was just around closing time at Future Furniture when Harry Harrison was putting up the chairs and sweeping the floors. Business had been slow…
Horoscopes
Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19): Someone who wears as much makeup as you do is hiding something more than your face. Secrets are best when kept—truths…
Horoscopes
Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19): Take yourself on a date and get to know YOU better. Dinner for one? No, dinner for three: you, yourself, and…
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Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19): Someone running in place isn’t moving any faster than someone standing still. Taurus (Apr. 20–May 20): Silver bullets don’t exist. You’re…
Horoscopes
Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19): Reach for the stars, but be prepared to settle for the moon. Taurus (Apr. 20–May 20): Don’t hate yourself for what…
The Fate of New Roots
A public hearing was held on September 13 to address the concerns of Ithaca residents about the New Roots Charter School. While it is not…
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Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): The same letters that spell Untied also spell United. It’s about what you’re made of, not the cards you’re dealt. Libra…
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Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): Danger would not be so scary if it were obvious. Don’t ever take your eyes off your back; a close friend…
A Circular Argument
A circle never struggles to make ends meet A line going forever in repeat It’s perfect, but saying it’s the best because it’s the best…
Horoscopes
Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): How can someone so smart be so dumb? It’s the eternal question that the unintelligent part of you prevents yourself from…
Conspiracy Theories of the 2016 Presidential Campaign
The presidential election of 2016 has been provoking some of the most interesting discussions, news articles, and controversies over the past few months as the…
Who is Wim Hof?
There exists a special breed of athletes whose impressive accomplishments have been tremendously overshadowed by those of the most well-known athletes of today. This breed…
Bo Jackson is the Best Athlete Ever
Bo Jackson is, without a doubt, the greatest athlete who ever lived.
Homecoming Review
There’s a spirit among the students of IHS, or rather a lack thereof, when it comes to school events. The administration always sets up many…
Student Athletes and Drug Abuse at IHS
Student athletes probably use drugs and alcohol slightly more than non-athlete students and sports-related parties are arguably the grounds in which most alcohol and drug use takes place.
GI Joe Rides Again
Spoiler alert.
Should Student-Athletes be Exempt From Gym When In Season?
For 40 minutes every other day, most students are required to take gym class, intended to interest students in physical activity and keep them healthy.…