As more students, faculty, and staff continue to enter the ICSD community, a $120 million dollar proposal will be used in an attempt to address…
Posts published in “Byline: FIONA BOTZ”
Five Reasons to Play a Sport
By FIONA BOTZ on February 2019
Senior year is a time of reflection for many high school students. We reflect upon previous classes, friends who have come and gone, and amazing…
Why You Need to Chill Out
By FIONA BOTZ on November 2018
During the school year, as students, it often seems our lives revolve around high school. We play sports, we sing in choir, we study for…
Letter to Freshmen
By FIONA BOTZ on September 2018
Dear freshmen, Welcome to high school! I know it may seem scary, different, and big, but soon enough you’ll see that high school is so,…
GreenStar, Ithaca’s well-known natural foods market, announced on February 14 their goal of relocating and expanding their West End store. GreenStar has three stores plus…
The Best: Way to End the Day
By FIONA BOTZ on March 2018
Almost everyone has a morning routine, whether they realize it or not. How one starts their morning sets the tone for the rest of their…
The Best: Piece of Advice
By FIONA BOTZ on February 2018
Among everything I’ve ever learned from my parents, I will never forget the day that what seemed to be just another “pearl of wisdom” from…
Making Life Multi-Planetary: An Update
By FIONA BOTZ on December 2017
Founder and CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk continues to develop and invest in his many projects around the globe, including Tesla and SolarCity. However, he…
Patience
By FIONA BOTZ on November 2017
Life in Ithaca has taught me an abundance of patience. I am originally from California. Going from summer all year round to the weather changing…
Memories with the Seasons
By FIONA BOTZ on October 2017
Red and orange leaves float down and land silently on the backyard lawn, while she laughs and lets herself sink deep into the pile of…
Cornell Receives $2.5 Million for Cybersecurity
By FIONA BOTZ on September 2017
Even when the primary means of digital communication was email, parents warned, “Don’t click on any emails that look suspicious,” fearing the harm that could…