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…
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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
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2018
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
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2018
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
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2018
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
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2018
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2018
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
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2018
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…
Editorial: Thank You, Administration
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2018
Typically, editorial pieces in school newspapers serve to criticize the administration, and in many ways, the Tattler editorial board lives up to this stereotype. However,…
Center Spread: Students’ Views on The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Casting Controversy and Cancellation
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2018
Editorial: Students Pay the Price for Teachers’ Inconsistent Grading Policies
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2018
It’s no secret that teachers have their own, distinct styles of teaching. The same course with the same content can feel drastically different when taught…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2018
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: Why IHS Should Teach More Practical Skills
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
“When am I going to use calculus in my daily life?” “Why do I need to know all of China’s dynasties?” “When will I ever…
Editorial: The Problem With IHS’s Pass System
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
Most students at IHS are familiar with the assorted serving spoons, toys, and laminated cards that teachers use as designated passes to bathroom. Then there’s…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
COOL February break Days you don’t have midterms Candy sales after Valentine’s Day Winter formal Year halfway done Still half a year left Winter formal…
Editorial: How to Increase School Spirit At IHS
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2017
When most students think of IHS, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t abundant school spirit. Recently, school spirit has remained dormant with…
Editorial: Why The Board Of Education Needs To Improve Communication With Students
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2017
In October 2017, students at IHS were shocked to hear rumors that PE classes would be included in the calculation of GPAs. Students were told…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2017
COOL Igloos Ugly Christmas sweaters Cookie decorating Snow days! Snow (love it or hate it) Varying room temperature throughout the school Black ice It gets…
Why The City Of Ithaca Should Support Local Businesses
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
At the heart of Downtown Ithaca’s identity is a collection of small, local businesses that make the city truly unique. These businesses often struggle to…
Editorial: How Dress Code Enforcement Can Be Improved
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
In recent years, high school dress codes around the country have gotten attention from the media as students who were dress-coded (penalized for violation of…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
COOL Thanksgiving break Soup season!! Finally knowing how to dress for the weather Pumpkin pie Scorpios (goes both ways) noshavenovember Cold ears Rotten pumpkins after…
Editorial: Why Social Media Companies Need To Censor Hate Speech and Threats
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2017
Billions of people worldwide use social media sites like Facebook to connect with each other. In the United States, approximately seven out of ten people…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2017
COOL Halloween The smell of fall Apple Festival Pie!! 80-90 weather in fall (debatable) Finishing Common App in time for early decision (and other college…
Editorial: It’s Time For ICSD To Change Its Academic Calendar
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2017
Each year, when American students return to school after a two-month-long summer vacation, they find themselves having lost academic skills that they were expected to…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2017
COOL Crisp fall air (literally) Seeing friends after summer break People who write for The Tattler! New kids at school Back to school (?!) Freshies…
Editorial: The Problem With Tracking
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2017
What if someone told you that most of the classes you take in high school were determined for you in fifth grade? This is a…