Potato chips are a staple snack that can be found just about anywhere. They can be spotted in gas stations, school lunches, picnic baskets, and…
Posts published in “Byline: OLIVIA HAO”
The Rich and Colorful Traditions and Superstitions of Chinese New Year
By OLIVIA HAO on February 2026
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, has been celebrated for thousands of years and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. Typically, Chinese…
Common Council-Elected Jorge DeFendini and Hannah Shvets Discuss Local Climate Justice
By OLIVIA HAO on December 2025
This November, two young democratic socialist candidates won their elections for Ithaca Common Council: Jorge DeFendini and Hannah Shvets ’23. Just ahead of the election,…
Why Apple Pie is Superior to Pumpkin Pie
By OLIVIA HAO on November 2025
Recently, the leaves have begun changing colors, and a chill breeze has settled into the crisp autumn air. It’s the season of oversized sweaters, pumpkin…
Staff Picks: What is the Tattler Editorial Board’s Dream Superpower?
By OLIVIA HAO on October 2025
Zadie Wang ’26, Editor-in-ChiefSelective mind-reading. I’d want to know what any person thinks at any time, but not what every person thinks all the time.…
String Instruments: A History of Names
By OLIVIA HAO on September 2025
If you’ve ever been to an IHS orchestra concert, you’re probably familiar with the classic European family of string instruments. The four instruments that feature…
Where Did Our Malls Go?
By OLIVIA HAO on June 2025
Malls had been a popular hangout spot for teenagers since the 1970s. However, today, teenagers hanging out at malls has become less common. Over the…
Mother’s Day: Past and Present
By OLIVIA HAO on May 2025
Each year, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May. People from around the world take time to celebrate the hard work and contributions…
Olé Olé: Korean Cuisine with a Twist
By OLIVIA HAO on March 2025
February break was just around the corner as I walked outside under the clear, blue sky dotted with clouds and wondered what to do now…
Sit! Stay! Read! at TCPL Enhances Early Literacy with Furry Friends
By OLIVIA HAO on February 2025
Doyle visiting with kids during a Sit, Stay, Read. TCPL/Instagram Every Monday afternoon, children of all ages are invited to the Tompkins County Public Library…
Music Con Amore: Bringing Music to All
By OLIVIA HAO on December 2024
Every Tuesday afternoon, in an IHS practice room, the sounds of music and laughter fill the air. Inside are fifteen to twenty student musicians playing…
My Take On Extreme Sports
By OLIVIA HAO on November 2024
Extreme sports are physical activities that incorporate an element of danger and risk. Every year, there are about 490 million people around the world who…