As of late, I’ve been trying to get back into reading political theory to prepare myself for college. I started out by reading a collection…
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The Good Parts of Ithaca
I’ve lived in Ithaca for seven years now and have resigned myself to being here for another four. Part of me dreads this, but I’ve…
A Farewell to the Arts Section
art1 noun 1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works…
Sexual Harassment Procedures: Update
Last academic year (2021-2022), The Tattler Editorial Board wrote an editorial about sexual harassment and assault at IHS. The issues mentioned then are still very…
Ella Avgar, Student Correspondent, ’24, and Addie Hitz, Copy Editor, ’23: All’s Well by Mona Awad “Read this book for beautiful writing, a nail-biting plot,…
Tattoos: A Beautiful and Fascinating Art Form
When you hear the word art, the things that come to mind are probably paintings, sculptures, movies, music, and photography. One medium of art that…
The Best Eats in Ithaca: Underrated Edition
Lately, I’ve discovered a passion for trying new foods. I love finding underrated, small businesses with good, affordable food. With everything around us closing, it’s…
Convincing You to Watch My Favorite Movies: Part 1
In the last few years, I’ve watched some movies that have absolutely changed my life. In just a few paragraphs, I’m going to try to…
New Year’s Resolutions: Hated but Actually Quite Beautiful
Content Warning: Mentions of eating disorders and weight loss I have personally always been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Maybe it isn’t particularly…
M3GAN: Just Another One of Those AI Horror Films
I love horror movies—in the last year, horror has probablybecome my most watched genre. However, a good horrorstory can be hard to come by. Often,…
Repatriation: Britain (and all Other Colonizer Countries) Must Return Stolen Art
In London’s British Museum you can see beautiful art from all over the world, learn the history of other countries, and admire their creations. Unfortunately,…
What Winter Activity Will You Do?
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): Good job, Scorpios! If you are reading this, that means that you managed to make it through last month…
U.S. High Schools Belong in Dystopian Novels: Military Recruiters Edition
Every year, proud soldiers stand in the cafeteria and hand out pencils and stickers to high schoolers, trying to convince them to join the military…
Art Classes at IHS That you Should Take: Part 1
The sheer amount of art classes offered at IHS is astounding, ranging from visual art classes to music and to theater. These classes aren’t just…
People Watching: An Anti-Social Way to Spend my Time
Disclaimer: All the content below is purely fictional, and if it wasn’t already clear, is also satirical. It’s sixth period, and I’ve finished all my…
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Should Finally Mark the End of the Monarchy
As British and American civilians alike mourn the death of Elizabeth II, I’m here to remind you about the darker things she represented and stood…
Overage at IHS: When Will this Wreck End?
ICSD has been facing teacher and staff shortages for several years and the problem is continuing into the 2022-2023 school year. IHS is in a…
Don’t Worry Darling: Hit or Miss?
When I heard there was going to be a movie with both Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, I was ecstatic. The drama surrounding this movie…
Is the Book Always Better Than The Movie? An Unusual Take From An Avid Reader
Anybody who’s spent more than five minutes on “Book Tok” has probably witnessed an immense amount of snobbery, gatekeeping, and egotism. Us book readers like to…
Friendship Works and Ends in Funny Ways
Dear you, It’s been 5 years since the last day I saw you, The last time we fell asleep watching a movie, Our fingers intertwined. …
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last month, you’ve most likely heard the buzz on social media (especially Tiktok) about “Satan…
Biden Unsurprisingly Neglects Campaign Promises of Peace
On the campaign trail, Biden promised to “end forever wars.” Less than 100 days into his presidency, he has already ordered an airstrike in Syria,…
Anti-Semitism Persists In Ithaca
Throughout the last week of October, anti-Semitic vandalism and hate speech have spread over Ithaca, remaining mostly underreported and barely mentioned on social media. The…
Cluster of COVID Cases At The White House
Disclaimer: at the time of writing, the results of the 2020 Presidential Election are unknown. As COVID-19’s presence has become common fare for the…
Israel, Palestine, and the Controversies
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been in the headlines frequently throughout the last few months, following the potential annexation of the West Bank, the claims that…
Citizen’s Arrest and Racial Profiling’s Role in the Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
Recent events have sparked outrage over the concept of citizen’s arrest and its often racist connotation. A citizen’s arrest is when a non-law enforcement individual…
Distance Learning at Ithaca High School
As of April 13, ICSD students have been receiving their education through Distance Learning 2.0. Students at IHS have expressed varied opinions about this system…