After a first-round blowout against the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin stepped down. But he’s not leaving for another team; after nineteen…
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IHS Boys Hockey Sticks it to Saratoga
Ahead of their senior night game against Saratoga, I interviewed Mason Gabriel ’26 and Ansel Cosgrove ’26 on their season and hopes for the night.…
James Franklin’s Fallout with Penn State
Author’s Note: this was written for the November issue. After twelve seasons with Penn State, consistently in the upper ranks but never winning a national…
2025 Fall Sports Captions
Girls Soccer: After their impressively prompt Senior Night, the Girls Varsity team went on to have a similarly impressive game performance. They fought hard against…
James Franklin’s Fallout with Penn State
After twelve seasons with Penn State, consistently in the upper ranks but never winning a national championship, James Franklin was fired last month. The Lions…
Marc-André Fleury Retires a Penguin
After twenty-one years of being a professional hockey player, Marc-André Fleury signed a one-day contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, finally returning to the team that…
Pesäpallo, Baseball’s Sillier Twin
Finnish people participate in a fair number of typical sports; there are many great hockey players, F1 drivers, and soccer players from Finland. Still, the…
2025 NHL WAG Jackets Ranking
As the NHL playoffs near the end, it’s time to evaluate the most important part of playoff hockey: WAG jackets. For the past couple of…
Hall Monitor
“What are your plans for the summer?” “Just hang out with my friends, not go anywhere too crazy, I don’t know, a summer job maybe.”…
Sports as a Major
College sports have shifted recently, with athletes now being able to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness. Now that some student-athletes can make…
Untitled
It’s a four-hour drive from the city to my hometown. The last late summer light slipped away hours ago, and all that is left are…
Losing the IHS AVID Program
AVID, or Advancement via Individual Determination, is a program that helps students prepare for college by teaching them organizational and academic skills. This year, when…
Tyler Childers at SPAC and a Lesson in Sitting on the Lawn
As my brother and I walked into the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 3rd, there was an enormous crowd of people with cowboy…
Twister vs Twisters: Comparing Two Whirlwind Movies
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for both Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024). In maybe the greatest publicity stunt of the whole summer, Twisters (2024) was…
Your Summer Anthem
With school coming to a close, it’s becoming increas- ingly important to find your personal anthem of the summer. If you’re still looking for the…
IHS Needs More Spirit
As a lover of all things tacky, I have always dreamed IHS could have every bell and whistle of school spirit. A full marching band,…
Stress in Recruiting and Collegiate Athletes
Starting last month, seniors had the chance to sign their National Letter of Intent to play varsity collegiate sports. This decision is often made a…
Music Recommendations for the R&B Fan
If you’re looking for new music recommendations, and you like to listen to Frank Ocean, Brent Faiyaz, or Steve Lacy, you should check out these…
Why Trashy Shows Survive and Good Shows Die
Netflix is the classic streaming service, the main place people watch their favorite shows and movies. Recently, Netflix’s popularity has begun to level out, with…
The Emmys: Recapped
Without the interest from last year on how they wouldproceed during COVID, the 74th Primetime EmmyAwards have little to attract viewers. With a few emot-ional…
