Creed is another film to add to Sylvester Stallone’s everlasting and successful Rocky series. The Rocky movies have featured acts of hard work and perseverance,…
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Netflix Originals
Recently, I thought that there was no better way to watch TV while being mildly proactive than by writing a Tattler article reviewing some of…
Wind-up: Part 4
“Alright, just sit back and let me do the talking,” muttered Winder as we followed Gonzo down the dim hallway. “We shouldn’t be in any…
Percussion, Puppies, and Carly Rae Jepsen
I maintain that Carly Rae Jepsen concert-goers don’t go to hear artful live performances of quality songs, but to feel the same brightly-lit, rhythmic thrill that be found in any closely-packed venue with loud dance music playing from an iPod.
Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra
Every year, BYSO gives four amazing concerts. This year, BYSO is playing Tchaikovsky’s "Nutcracker," "Festive Sounds of Hanukkah" arranged by Bill Holcombe, and "The Most Wonderful Christmas" arranged by Robert Sheldon.
A Fall ’40s Playlist
A brief playlist for those crisp and windblown fall evenings; dreaming perhaps of fairer weather, or of the faded 1940s (excellent also for any suiting occasion).
Wind-Up: Part 3
Part 3 of the installment by James Park.
Concert Review: Emanuel Ax
Cheers and applause erupted from the packed hall as Ax took a bow and seated himself at the piano. I expected a dramatic silence as he prepared, but got nothing of the sort as Ax immediately launched into Beethoven’s "Sonata Pathetique."
The Art of Gift-Giving
There are several methods to ensure that you’ll benefit from more than just pride in giving the gift. If you adhere to these general premises, you will be guaranteed to have taken one step closer to truly understanding the art of gift giving.
Wind-Up: Part 2
It was still early in the morning, but people were already on the street, shuffling along in sleepy, muted crowds. Few running cars were to…
Tokenism
to·ken·ism ˈtōkəˌnizəm/ noun the practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to do a particular thing, especially by recruiting a small number of…
Interview: Student Musician Kieran Loehr
I sat down with Kieran Loehr ’16, a student who many feel represents the spirit and energy that we try to emulate in our IHS…
Watching The Martian
The Martian is a hard science-fiction movie that first aired on October 2. It’s based on a book (which was originally published as a blog)…
The Legacy of Bathroom Graffiti
A new era has been ushered in, leaving behind the etchings of a generation of IHS alums. Once immortalized, these musings and troubles have been…
Wind-Up: Part 1
“Wind-Up” is a fictional, nine-part series. At the end of the dim corridor stood the door, bare except for two words engraved into its…
Why You Should Listen to Playlists (Complete With A Playlist)
In its last issue, the Tattler reported the results of the survey it undertook to determine some information about its reader base. One fact that…
“So it goes”: Kurt Vonnegut Art Exhibit
Well known for his novels like Slaughterhouse Five and Cat’s Cradle, most people only remember Kurt Vonnegut for his brilliant writing. And yet, writing is…
Emmy’s Style
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Joanna Newsom said to the horrendous oval-shaped accoutrement adorning her chest. As if wearing…
Go Set a Watchman Review
First off, I want to make two points clear. One is perhaps fairly obvious: don’t read Go Set a Watchman if you haven’t already read…
Met with Success So Far, Netflix Experiments Further
On September 20, Andy Samberg hosted the Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles. The ceremony was exactly what you might expect from a self-congratulatory event, although…
Jurassic World Review
I may not be the biggest Jurassic Park fan, but having read the books and watched the first few movies, I was excited to hear…
Grassroots 2015
Summer rolled in, blessed us like a long-awaited family reunion with temperatures above 60 degrees, cursed us with tan lines and humidified hair big enough…
GI Joe Rides Again
Spoiler alert.
Back to School Playlist
“A Thousand Miles”: Vanessa Carlton Back to school, “faces past … and I miss you”. This song perfectly sums up that back-to-school excitement of seeing…
Chicken Soup for the Angsty Soul: A Playlist
“I Can’t Make You Love Me”: Bon Iver
I swear it’ll make you cry.
Mad Max: Fury Road Review
This film is absolutely insane.
Hip-Hop Binge Playlist
“Duck Down!”: From the start, The Roots’ vigorous beat will hit you in the face.