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An Unorthodox Christmas Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on December 2024
It’s (allegedly) the most wonderful time of the year. Cold weather and general stress brought by the season notwithstanding, Christmas can bring unrivaled levels of…
Lady of the Lake
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on December 2024
The lake ghost had haunted the snow capped mountains long before the people came. Draped in a flowery flowing dress, torn ragged at its seams,…
Which Pre-Raphaelite Artist Matches Your Current Vibe?
By NATALIE PATRONE on December 2024
The Pre-Raphaelite art movement, formed in 1840s England, is well-known for its hyperrealism, symbology, and romanticism. Often drawing from classical mythology, literature, and folktale, Pre-Raphelite…
Changing Plans for Good Omens Season Three
By NATALIE PATRONE on November 2024
Michael Sheen (left) and David Tennant (right) in Prime Video’s series Good Omens. Hollywood Reporter Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Prime Video television…
November Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on November 2024
Autumn has fallen into full effect. Pumpkins and apples are the most popular produce, the leaves are beautiful colors, and turkeys are frightened for their…
Ten Rom-Coms You Need to See Before You Die
By LEA TESCHL on October 2024
With colder weather just around the corner, there is no better time to curl up in bed with some snacks and a good movie. Romantic…
Saving Face: A Movie Review, Two Decades Too Late
By ZADIE WANG on October 2024
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Saving Face. As I settled in for another cozy movie night, I scrolled through lists of the best queer…
Local Artist Feature: KJR
By ACE DUFRESNE on October 2024
Born and raised in the Ithaca area, Kaleb J. Reeves, professionally known as KJR, is a TC3 student, basketball player, and rapper. Inspired by Eminem…
Halloween Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on October 2024
It’s finally time for an infinite supply of pumpkins, fun-sized candy bars, and trying to get your friends to agree on a group costume. Make…
Summer
By COCO HAMILTON on September 2024
A blanket of green sweeps over the dull brown world good morning, it says. From the red hot sunto the cool and silver moon still,…
Back-To-School Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on September 2024
Another summer ends, another school year starts, it’s a tale as old as time. Listen to this playlist to make the slog of starting all…
Tyler Childers at SPAC and a Lesson in Sitting on the Lawn
By KATE THOMAS on September 2024
As my brother and I walked into the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 3rd, there was an enormous crowd of people with cowboy…
Album Review: Gracie Abrams’s The Secret of Us
By LILY WANG on September 2024
Cover of Gracie Abrams’s The Secret of Us. Spotify On June 21, 2024, Gracie Abrams dropped a highly anticipated sophomore album, The Secret of Us.…
A Playlist for the Rusty Academic Weapon
By ZADIE WANG on September 2024
As September rolls around, it’s time to get back on the study grind that you’ve gotten to avoid for the past two months. While the…
Twister vs Twisters: Comparing Two Whirlwind Movies
By KATE THOMAS on September 2024
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for both Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024). In maybe the greatest publicity stunt of the whole summer, Twisters (2024) was…
Overview of the 2024 Met Gala
By CORNELIA YE on June 2024
Outside the Met Gala. The New York Times On May 6, the fashion magazine Vogue hosted its annual Met Gala. The Met Gala, typically hosted…
“What Are You Looking For?” And More, Answered In This Book
By TANIA HAO on June 2024
Michiko Aoyama’s What You Are Looking For Is In The Library. Doubleday, Michiko Aoyama “What are you looking for?”This is the question that the seemingly…
Summer Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on June 2024
Summer is almost here, and with it comes so many opportunities and good times. Of those opportunities, so many would be much better while listening…
Your Summer Anthem
By KATE THOMAS on June 2024
With school coming to a close, it’s becoming increas- ingly important to find your personal anthem of the summer. If you’re still looking for the…
Welcome to the Cabaret: A Colorful IHS Tradition
By ZADIE WANG on May 2024
In late March, I was honored to attend the Ithaca High School Orchestra’s annual Cabaret, a joyous event filled with food, laughter, and performances from…
AP Exam Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on May 2024
At Ithaca High School, the month of May is characterized by several things, the most dreaded of those being AP exams. But don’t fret, dear…
Songs for John Everret Millais’ Ophelia
By NATALIE PATRONE on May 2024
John Everett Millais’ famous painting, Ophelia, is one of the most famous artistic renditions of this Shakespearean character for good reason. His painting is both…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Takashi Yoshimatsu
By KAI IMANI on March 2024
The Romantic era of classical music, famous for composers like Chopin and Tchaikovsky and known for its expressive melodies and gorgeous harmonies, ended in the…
April Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on March 2024
It’s April, with a plethora of different things anyone can do. As such, this playlist should cover everything someone would experience in the month of…
The Hidden Art in Cooking
By NATALIE PATRONE on March 2024
When asked what cooking is, you’re bound to get many different answers. Some say that cooking is a science, with a chef’s job as precise…
Book Review: Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo
By RANI SETHUPATHY on March 2024
Grief. Longing. Trauma. Home. Barracoon: The Story of the Last ‘Black Cargo’ is full of these motifs. Anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston visited Kossola, also known…