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…
Posts published in “Byline: THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD”
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…
AP students at IHS are all too familiar with a routine that takes place in AP classes on the first day of school—many teachers begin…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL The new Tattler board!!! Mental health awareness month (active minds) End of April showers, beginning of May flowers Justin Heitzman ’20 Vaynu Kadiyali ’19…
Editorial: Including World Literature in English Classes
When you walk into an English class, you expect to learn about literature. You may even read some! When we think about “literature,” we have…
The Ithaca Teachers Association has been negotiating contracts with the district since December, and union representatives were not alone when they arrived for that first…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Spring is here! Getting accepted to colleges Social Justice Week Women’s History Month Spring reports begin Mamrock shakes Mud n’ Slush Losing an hour…
Editorial: Combatting Youth Violence
The 2018-19 school year has seen an unprecedented amount of shelter in place drills at IHS due to acts of violence. Seemingly, fights have both…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Black History Month February Break School year is halfway over OSCAR SEASON! Valentines Day <3 Sub zero temps Still half of the school year…
Editorial: How You Can Take Advantage of School Resources
As college application deadlines approach, seniors scramble to finish their college essays. Many are turning to the Reading and Writing Lab for help. It may…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Winter Break IHS Winter Concerts More snowdays Hot chocolate Snow Ice Eggnog 2 hour delays Shoveling College Deadlines UNCOOL
Editorial: Leveling the Student-Teacher Relationship
In our contemporary schooling system, there exist inherent hierarchies. When students walk into classrooms, they generally expect that there will be one authority figure: the…
Editorial: PE in GPA
When IHS Principal Jason Trumble announced at the September 25 Board of Education (BoE) meeting that PE classes would be counted in the calculation of…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Fleece lined pants Apple cider season Voting A really good hat that keeps your ears nice and toasty Thanksgiving meat alternatives Gorge trails are…
Editorial: Put Down Your Phone – You Can Do It
As students entered classes on the first day of school, the normal pattern of ice-breakers, name-games, and explanations of course guidelines was accompanied by a…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Halloween Apple Fest Leaves Changing Color Sweater Weather First month of school is over Fluctuating weather Not being able to sit outside ’cause it’s…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL IHS ENL Cool breezy September mornings For the Seniors: all the new fun nights and senior privileges you get Fall is almost here Going…
Editorial: The Problem With Censorship
In September 2017, Harvard announced that alongside Donald Trump staffers Corey Lewandowski and Sean Spicer, Chelsea Manning would become a visiting fellow. Manning, who had…
As students busy themselves with homework, sports, and jobs, tests like the ACT and SAT can feel as if they’ve come out of nowhere. IHS…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Teens advocating for gun control Springtime is soon Shamrock Shakes March Madness Snowstorms/snow days in March Ithaca’s unpredictable weather Spring break being so early…
Discussing race is undoubtedly difficult for many people, but however uncomfortable the subject matter may be, it is crucial in today’s world. Recently, student activists…
Editorial: Why We Should Learn about Political Theory At IHS
Students at IHS are lucky in many ways. Whereas many schools throughout the country try to avoid mentioning any political topics, many IHS teachers are…
Playlist: Getting Pumped Up
With AP and Regents tests around the corner, all of us need a little motivation. Here are a few songs that just might give you…
Center Spread: 2018-2019 Student Officer Campaign Statements
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Teens advocating for gun control Springtime is soon Shamrock Shakes March Madness Snowstorms/snow days in March Ithaca’s unpredictable weather Spring break being so early…
Editorial: Keeping Our School Safe
The recent school shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has sparked increased discussion throughout the nation regarding school safety. Following thirteen other school…