In a tranquil corner next to the windows of my fifth grade classroom, there were comfortable beanbags, where my friends and I dawdled. There, away…
Posts published in “Arts”
An Anti-Racist Reading List
Recently, the Black Lives Matter movement has seen a surge in visibility and popularity. If you’re a supporter interested in educating yourself and keeping up…
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Arts and Crafts Ideas for Quarantine
Now that we’re all stuck at home for most of the day, it’s a great time to develop our artistic skills, pick up a new…
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Quarantine Movie Watchlist
I think it’s safe to say that a lot of us have more free time at home now than we’ve had in a while. With…
Interview With Margaux Deverin on the Ithaca High School Spring Musical, High School Musical
Ithaca High School’s production of High School Musical was set to run on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of April; 7:00 pm on the 3rd…
Life Isn’t a Highway: A Reflection on an Iconic Movie From My Childhood
When I initially watched Cars back in 2006, I liked the movie because there were cool animated cars doing fun things. I recently rewatched Cars…
The Continuing Story of David Borden
As the final sounds echoed in the hall, Borden listened to it fade with mixed emotions. He later reflected, “When I played the last note…
Movie Review: Weathering With You
Following the massive financial and critical success of his 2016 movie, Your Name., Japanese animation director and screenwriter Makoto Shinkai quickly became a household name,…
On February 21, 2020, BTS released the long-awaited debut of their most recent album, Map of the Soul: 7. Not long after, on March 1,…
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Nine O’Clock on a Saturday: A Playlist
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece for the Tattler’s April Fools’ issue Music is dead. Just like many things in the world today,…
There’s No Rush: An Analysis of Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush
One of the most anticipated album releases of February 2020 was The Slow Rush by Tame Impala, a psychedelic rock band led by Australian musician…
Unfortunately, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the finale to the epic Star Wars franchise, failed to live up to all the hype surrounding its…
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Annual Book Awards
Looking for something to read? Take a look at these brand new, award-winning novels. John Newbery Medal New Kid by Jerry Craft This…
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Parasite: A Review
Parasite (2019), a riveting social satire directed by Bong Joon-Ho, is the film of the year. Described as “some nerdy family version of Mission: Impossible”…
Cats Is Fun, But Not Worth The Money
Walking into theatre seven of our local Regal Cinemas, I was not expecting to see a good movie. Instead, I hoped to momentarily forget the…
An Interview With New Orchestra Director Jonathan Fleischman
This school year, the IHS orchestra has had two temporary orchestra teachers. That’s quite a lot, considering we are only halfway through the year. Recently,…
Little Women On the Big Screen
Greta Gerwig’s 2019 reimagining of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is a fragmented ode to the story that so many little women grew up on.…
Star Wars Episode IX: A Spoiler-Free Review
The saga finally comes to an end. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker was released into theatres at the tail-end of 2019, marking…
The Worst Songs To Die To
Throughout the history of music, there have certainly been amazing songs and bands galore. There have also been awful songs that can ruin your day…
Highway 13 Revisited: Bob Dylan at Ithaca College
When one goes to a Paul McCartney concert, the audience member usually knows what they’re getting themselves into; McCartney will play hits that the majority…
Two Perspectives on Jane Yolen’s Mapping the Bones
The year is 1942, and Chaim and Gittel, Polish twins, are forced from their beautiful home and made to live in the Łódź Ghetto. Their…
Twelve Days of Christmas Films
Each of these films has a special part in every holiday season. I hope that, regardless of what holidays you celebrate or don’t celebrate during…







