The Tattler Editorial Board condemns all forms of police brutality; in particular, we condemn the recent actions of the Ithaca Police Department. On October 22,…
Posts published in “Byline: THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD”
Editorial: Me And My Illicit Lover (My Screen)
I stare into the glowing window of my laptop. My eyes now strain to read every word on the screen. The endless queue of tabs…
Coolness Spectrum
Cool Fall Back Daylight’s Savings Clearance halloween candy Uncool Turkey Shortages Virtual Thanksgiving Eyes on fire just like California The Election Seasonal Depression (on top…
Editorial: Pass/Fail Grading Gets an A
In the days leading up to June 5, 2020, hundreds of IHS students flooded SchoolTool to make an important choice that would reflect their academic…
Editorial: Teaching Black History at IHS Still Needs Work
This year our nation has faced a grand reckoning on the issue of racial inequality, and as a result, students from Ithaca City School District…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool “Would you shut up, man?” Full moon on Halloween Seeing friends in the halls Rats at IHS have no more crumbs to eat Asynchronous…
The Tattler’s View On the District’s Plan for October Reopening: Teachers Deserve Better
On Monday, September 15, the Ithaca City School District communicated to all teachers that they are required to return to school to teach in-person on…
Editorial: ICSD’s Reopening: A Can of Worms?
Only one thing is certain: the 2020-2021 school year will be like no other. After a summer of planning by administrators, BoE members, teachers, and…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool Black Lives Matter Wearing a mask Registering to vote Capybaras Sweater weather Everyday is pajama day Homework No back to school shopping Not seeing…
Statement from the Editorial Board
In recent weeks, the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others have sparked protests throughout the United States. The Tattler Editorial…
Education has been a uniquely interactive experience in the past, with communication and copresence forming effective student-teacher dynamics. With the current pandemic, it has become…
Editorial: In Isolation, We Are Not Alone
For at least a month, thousands of students will be more alone than they perhaps ever have. If they abide by social distancing, which is…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool Birds chirping No more swim unit Spring sports Waiting for April Fools The erratic weather Feral rats in the school Chromebook cursors not working…
The Plight of the Mall
The Shops at Ithaca Mall is a wasteland: that much is apparent after taking even a short stroll through the local shopping center. Online shopping…
Coolness Spectrum
Cool The curve on the Physics C midterm. Parasite movie Valentine’s Day candy Halfway through the school year! The suspense of waiting on regular decision…
Editorial: Mental Health: Not Just Somebody Else’s Problem
“At times I think I’m no good at all,” is what 42 percent of ICSD students believe according to a survey conducted by the Tompkins…
December Haiku Contest
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool Writing for the Literary Issue Snow “Ok boomer” Highland cattle Disney+ E-boys Winter homework Six months of snow Playing Christmas music before December…
Editorial: The “Athlete Advantage” in College Admissions
As many seniors can testify around this time of year, college admissions are a nerve-wracking and stress-inducing process. Every aspect of one’s high school career,…
The Coolness Spectrum
CoolThanksgiving BreakDaylight saving time (+1 hour!)Thanksgiving leftoversBlack Friday: Hail consumerism!The leaves are fallingNot knowing how to cook a turkeyThe 2nd quarterUncool
Editorial: Is Test Taking the New Sport? The Written Assessments in Physical Education
Integrity, tenacity, ownership, and compassion: the four core values every student at IHS knows by heart because they are principles IHS strongly believes their students…
The Coolness Spectrum
Kirk Weiler Cool Sweater weather Not having to change for PE Crisp air No bugs The uncomfortable fluctuating temperatures in Upper G-wing Homework on Halloween…
Editorial: Before Subtracting Tracking, ICSD Should Consider Their Order of Operations
This fall, ICSD is beginning the process of detracking middle school math, meaning that in 2020, all students in sixth and seventh grade will be…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool It’s finally getting cooler. Meeting all of your friends after summer break. Fall sports beginning. Meeting your new teachers. …
Many members of the IHS community have seen social media posts that criticize and/or satirize members of IHS staff. But recently, the students responsible for…
Editorial: 2019 Capital Project
In district elections on Tuesday, March 21, voters approved a $120 million bond known as the 2019 Capital Project, a long-term plan to improve facilities…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool School ending Seniors graduating (good luck!) Diversity in Democratic presidential candidates 5G Having nothing to do for summer That one teacher who keeps assigning…