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Ornithology Feature: Bird Banding
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on September 2026
It’s 5:30 AM, and the vast majority of human society is fast asleep, yet beyond walls of concrete and rebar, the world of birds comes…
MINDLIGHTS: Shining Light on Suicide Prevention
By AIDEN XIE, ASHLEY PARK on September 2026
As we return to a new school year, September brings with it an important reminder: it is Suicide Prevention Month. This is a sensitive topic…
Guide to Freshman Year
By TAKUO KAWATE on September 2026
Freshman year has arrived! The first year of high school, crazy right? Many emotions might be running through your head, maybe excitement, maybe some worry.…
Pura Vida
By CORALLUS MEEKS on September 2026
Pineapples, palm trees, and pura vida. This summer took me across the ocean and landed me in Costa Rica. I spent two weeks in a…
Seneca Lake Summer Campers Bond After 3-Day Bike Trip
By ELI WARSHOF on September 2026
Author’s Note: Over the summer, I returned for my fifth year at Camp Seneca Lake in Penn Yan, New York, a summer camp for Jewish…
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…
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 GUIMBRETIERE 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 GUIMBRETIERE 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…