Let’s be honest: Ithaca has no shortage of Asian restaurants. From high-end spots to Ithaca classics, there’s a wide range of options to satisfy your…
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Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MATHILDE VAN OSSELAER on June 2026
Barricaded behind haphazardly stacked desks, a row of dusty looking filing cabinets lies at the very end of E-Wing, containing stacks upon stacks of past…
Hall Monitor
By TAKUO KAWATE on June 2026
“What is your favorite spirit?” “Tourist” – Hazel Wright ’29 (left) “Country versus Country Club” – Amelia Purser ’29 (right): “Hawaiian” – Marina Okada ’26 “Frat”…
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. What steps can we take to support the people around us? Often, men’s mental health is deemed less…
Ornithology Feature: The Bird Flu
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on June 2026
The damage that we as humans are doing to our natural environment is a big concern. Often this takes the form of overconsumption, pollution, or…
I was recently able to photograph a bird that I’d dreamed of seeing ever since I’d read about them many years ago in a Ranger…
Senior Goodbyes ’26
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2026
Zadie, Before anything else, you must know what a rarity you are. It is a privilege of a lifetime to encounter an unapologetically feminine woman…
Ornithology Feature: The Osprey’s Return
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on May 2026
With March 21 far behind us and spring most definitely upon us—despite what our chilly Ithaca weather seems to insist—it is prime bird watching season.…
The Truth Behind the Cruelty-Free Label
By OLIVIA HAO on May 2026
When I was younger, I imagined animal testing in cosmetics as something harmless, just an innocent game between scientists and animals. As I learned more,…
Texas Roadhouse: A Review
By LEE CHO on May 2026
Texas Roadhouse is a well-known restaurant chain that is thriving in the United States, and it even has locations around the world! It just so…
Hall Monitor
By FRIDA JEFFERIS on May 2026
“What is your favorite thing about Ithaca in the summer?“ “The lake”– Saffron Craft ’26 “Hiking around Six Mile Creek” – Emma Kessler-Poveda ’27 “Swimming at…
Kent
By ETHAN LIANG on May 2026
It all began at 7:32 AM one morning before school. I was packing my lunch when, at that moment, I saw a juicy mango out…
Forms, and Why They Matter to You
By ARLO JONES-ROUNDS on May 2026
Have you ever seen a cartoon in which the main character is replaced with a perfect, yet somehow evil, version of themselves? The first letter…
Ornithology Feature: Lab of Ornithology Mural
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETERE on April 2026
Right off Route 13, nestled in the Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary, sits the Lab of Ornithology, its wooden and steel architecture blending seamlessly with the…
Ten Things I Can’t Live Without: My IHS Essentials
By FURKAN UYAR on April 2026
1. A Reliable Pencil Sharpener: One with a lid that actually stays on, so your bag doesn’t become a graphite-covered abyss. 2. A Physical Dictionary:…
K-House: New Location? Here’s Some Information (Spoiler Alert: They’re Building a Nation!)
By FRIDA JEFFERIS, MATHILDE VAN OSSELAER on April 2026
On February 17, The Watershed, a local bar, officially relinquished its claim to a lively Commons location over to K-House. K-House, a beloved karaoke bar…
Hall Monitor
By CORNELIA YE on April 2026
“What is your favorite movie of all time?” “Aliens (1986)”– Luke Bradley ’28 “Klaus (2019)”– Colley Sullivan ’28 “Dune: Part Two (2024)” – Hugo Lloyd ’29…
Homelessness in the Ithaca Community
By CLAY HYSJULIEN, ROSEMARY BROTMAN on April 2026
According to a 2024 census, 158,000 out of the 19,867,248 residents of New York state were unhoused—that is almost one percent of the total New…
Get to Know Your Special Education Community: SEPTA
By CAMPBELL WRIGHT on April 2026
Special education at IHS is a combination of support, specialization, and community. However, many students and caregivers still don’t fully understand how those pieces fit…
Ornithology Feature: Falconry
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETERE on March 2026
As early as 700 BCE, humans have been catching and training birds of prey for the purpose of hunting. The earliest records were discovered in…
The Debated Origin of the Potato Chip
By OLIVIA HAO on March 2026
Potato chips are a staple snack that can be found just about anywhere. They can be spotted in gas stations, school lunches, picnic baskets, and…
Student Burnout
By ASHLEY PARK on March 2026
When school ends, most students aren’t actually “done” with school—they’re just switching to a second shift of work that includes homework, sport practices, rehearsal, family…
A Pie Like π
By ASHLEY PARK on March 2026
March 14 is Pi Day because, when shortened to 3/14, the date is the first three digits of the number π. This is the perfect…
Unsolicited Advice: Five Tips for Enjoying High School
By ACE DUFRESNE on March 2026
In no particular order, here are five tips I wish I had been given (or taken seriously) years ago.
The Rich and Colorful Traditions and Superstitions of Chinese New Year
By OLIVIA HAO on February 2026
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, has been celebrated for thousands of years and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. Typically, Chinese…
The School Board Can’t Listen If Students Don’t Speak: An Analysis of What Happens at BoE Public Comment Sessions
By OREN MILDER on February 2026
This past year, there have been many calls for the ICSD Board of Education (BoE) to listen to student voices and to value student input.…
The Story of Real Life Cupid
By YUTHIKA TARAK AZMEERA on February 2026
The origin of Valentine’s Day takes us to third-century Rome. During this time period, Rome was going through religious turmoil, with many Romans converting to…