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From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By AURORA WULFF (Staff Writer) on June 2018
There are about four people at IHS who are aware of a very small, very pink room at the very end of the E-wing. This…
Heavy Metals in Upstate New York Water
By ALEXANDER MUELLER, JULIUS STROOCK on June 2018
The Finger Lakes Region has an extensive history with heavy metals—particularly lead and mercury—in its water. There is considerable historical background for the presence…
K-Pop Dance Club Hosts Its First Dance Concert
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on June 2018
If you enjoy dancing to Korean Pop music, then K-Pop Dance Club may be the perfect club for you. Members meet every Monday after…
Behind the Scenes: An Interview with Lime Bike
By THEA CLARKBERG on June 2018
What are all those green bikes? Who put them there? How do they work? This interview, conducted on May 4, answers some of those questions.…
Interview with the CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes
By KARUNA PRASAD on June 2018
Alicia Kenaley became CEO of the Southern Tier chapter of Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes (PPSFL), last year. She leads…
Club Feature: Political Theory of the Global Left
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on June 2018
Last month, the Tattler Editorial Board argued that political theory should be taught more at IHS. The school hasn’t implemented the suggestions put forth, and…
This Year in Picture
By THE TATTLER on June 2018
Link to full colored gallery: https://fic.kr/s/aHsmcfvEJU
Teacher Feature: Mr. Drix
By FRANCESCA CHU, JAMES YOON on May 2018
Mr. Drix is one of IHS’s most experienced and most beloved teachers. Students at IHS know and admire him for many different reasons: for his…
March for Our Lives in Washington, DC
By ABIGAIL GLICKMAN on May 2018
I had thought that in a crowd so big, I would feel small. But I have never felt bigger than I did on March 24,…
Hall Monitor: What’s Your Most Irrational Fear?
By SANKOFA MCLAURIN on May 2018
What’s Your Most Irrational Fear? “Drowning on the Titanic.” Pius Gami ’18 “Being strangled to death by a sock puppet.” Meera Bai…
ICSD’s Skimpy Supply of School Snacks
By SOPHIE WRAY on May 2018
Considering how health-conscious Ithaca is, it would seem that the school district would direct lots of resources at its school lunch programs. However, ICSD seems…
Editor’s Note: All names in this interview have been changed to preserve the anonymity of interviewees. Accepted student days are an opportunity to explore different…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By Tattler Editor-in-Chief on May 2018
There are about four people at IHS who are aware of a very small, very pink room at the very end of the E-wing. This…
College Admissions FAQ
By ALEXANDRA GIBBONS on May 2018
I had many questions before I started the college application process, and at times it was difficult to find the answer. Bearing that in mind,…
Colonizing Candidates: Titan
By AIDAN FOLEY on April 2018
With all of the recent excitement surrounding SpaceX and its proposition to colonize Mars, it’s a good time to take a step back and consider…
There are about four people at IHS who are aware of a very small, very pink room at the very end of the E-wing. This…
Hall Monitor: IHS Core Values
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on March 2018
What do you think of when you hear the word compassion ? “Ms. Craig” – Shannon Loehr ’19 and Tilden Chao ’19 “Nothing” – Jeremy…
The 2018 Midterm Elections
By CHLOE MOORE on March 2018
The 2018 midterm elections are coming up, and the Democrats need to flip 24 seats in the House of Representatives to swing the majority. Given…
There are about four people at school who know of a very small, very pink room at the very end of E-building. This room is…
Meet the Staff
By AURORA WULFF (Staff Writer) on March 2018
IHS offers a large support system for students, but too often staff members are overlooked. Meet the Staff is a way to get to know…
What’s Up with H-Courtyard? An Interview with Mr. Trumble
By THEA CLARKBERG on March 2018
Thea Clarkberg ’18: Why is H-Courtyard closed currently? Jason Trumble: Currently, we have a ceiling leak, and some tiles have fallen. That’s happened in the…
Restaurant Review: Bōl
By JULIAN PERRY, VAYNU KADIYALI on March 2018
One Friday night, after a long week of school, we decided to treat ourselves by eating out at one of Ithaca’s newest restaurants. Bōl, a…
IHS Bathroom Rankings
By ALEXANDRA GIBBONS, ZION TABER on February 2018
The state of the IHS bathrooms is a frequent topic of discussion. Although they have a very poor reputation, not all of them are so…
History of Valentine’s Day
By SHIVANI PATEL on February 2018
February is finally here, which means that Valentine’s Day is approaching. It is the perfect time to celebrate with your significant other, or with anyone…
Researchers Discover New Way to Fight Tuberculosis
By ANN WANG on February 2018
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the lungs that claims 1.5 million lives every year. For over a century, researchers have been dedicated to…
Love on the Brain By CHLOE MOORE
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2018
With Valentine’s Day approaching, one might wonder what causes the phenomenon that we celebrate: love. Interestingly, love is not a totally abstract feeling or concept;…