Who would’ve thought that in a dusty corner of IHS, a little room with pink walls holds just a few cabinets with bundles of old…
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The Future of Ithacan Winters
When you think of Ithaca, a few things might come to mind: the beautiful gorges scattered across town, an Ivy League university, local festivities like…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Who would’ve thought that in a dusty corner of IHS, a little room with pink walls holds just a few cabinets with bundles of old…
Honest Reviews: Different People on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day might just be the most contentious holiday out there—love it or hate it, the holiday is impossible to ignore; vibrant pink and red…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Who would’ve thought that in a dusty corner of IHS, a small room with pink walls holds four cabinets with bundles of old Tattler issues?…
A Glimpse Into The Tattler’s Past: The Valentine Number of February 1915
Since The Tattler’s inaugural issue in 1892, it’s no surprise that much has evolved in our issues over time. As I looked through the archives…
What I Didn’t See
When I opened my lunch box, I saw a sandwich and a juice box. What I didn’t see, Was the time my mom spent making…
Honest Reviews: What Should Go on Gingerbread Houses?
Maybe you’ve stuck graham crackers on milk cartons in kindergarten, or have bought actual gingerbread kits at local stores, but gingerbread houses are a common…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Snow falls, windows fog, the holidays follow, and 2023 comes to an end. This year is fresh in our minds now, but in about a…
What’s the Point of …“Falling” Back?
On November 5, 2023, we will “fall back,” reverting to standard time from the “spring forward” launched from last March. Observing Daylight Savings Time (DST)…
Honest Reviews: Where Should You Really Be Shopping in Ithaca?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—almost. We’re still living through November, which means a whole lot of midterms and big assignments will be…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
What’s the Point of … Procrastination?
Admit it—you are procrastinating something right now. To make you feel a little less guilty, so am I, as I have had lots of time…
Honest Reviews on Your Favorite Candies
As Halloween is just around the corner, many of us will find ourselves gazing at the endless rows of candy in most stores. But, as…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
I spend a lot of time thinking, about what’s yet to come. I spend a lot of time thinking, about what has happened in the…
What’s the Point of … Back-to-School Shopping?
It’s that time of the year again—the (unenthused) start of a ten-month journey as we eagerly await for the next summer. Many things will stay…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
What’s the Point of … Flip-Flops?
Ouch!” your family members comment simultaneously as you’re walking along the shore. It just so happens that you landed yourselves at a beach—with millions of…
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
Reflecting on Universal Lunch with IHS’s School Lunch Manager
Universal Lunch (UL) has been a substantial adjustment to many this past school year. It’s clear that UL has its pros and cons, but one…
I remember through my elementary school years, there was always a poster in the classroom that stated the Golden Rule– to treat others the way…
I was always dreaming of his arrival, Only to be shocked to find out he was coming. He came out of the blue, But I…
I’m betting that most people reading this checked their phones shortly before doing so. What you were doing on your screen is not my business,…
Rethinking Our Views On Grades
“A mark indicating a degree of accomplishment in school”, is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of the school-term grade. This is what grades have become; a…
Why You Should Try Drinking More Plain Water
Ever feel tired, drained, or disorientated? Stayed up a littletoo late finishing homework? Do you need an easy boost ofenergy or to refresh your mind?…