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,…
Posts published in “Features”
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;…
How Climate Change Affects Green Sea Turtles
By ANN WANG on February 2018
Climate change is a serious issue that results in visible environmental problems including arctic ice loss, rising sea levels, changes in vegetation patterns, and habitat…
Hiking in Ithaca
By MARTY ALANI on February 2018
You might think that the winter is a lousy time to go hiking, maybe because of the snow, the cold, or all the winter clothing.…
Hall Monitor: Do you believe in love at first sight?
By DAVID SHENG (Staff Writer) on February 2018
Andrei Tumbar ’19 – Yes, because you just know. Anthony Saggese ’18 – No, because humans are attracted to a lot of people in this…
Year in Review: What 2017 Looked Like Politically for Women
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2018
This January 20 marked the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency, and January 21 marked the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March, which included over…
Seneca Army Depot
By MARTY ALANI on February 2018
Have you ever driven north along route 96A towards the New York Thruway, looked out your window, and seen a ghostly white apparition of a…
Climate Science Update
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2018
The current goal of the world’s climate scientists and researchers is to make sure that the Earth’s overall temperature does not increase by more than…
Restaurant Review: Tamarind
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on December 2017
When we first pulled up to Tamarind, located on Meadow Street, I didn’t know what to expect. The small green cinderblock building surrounded on all…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By THEA CLARKBERG on December 2017
Read more online at https://tattlerarchive.wordpress.com/ Note: The current Tattler does not endorse the opinions published in historical Tattlers. June 14, 1918 “FOOD! FOOD!! FOOD!!!”…
Meet the Staff: Ms. Sgrecci
By THEA CLARKBERG on December 2017
Our school community is more than just teachers and students. There are hundreds of staff working to make the ICSD community function every day. Hopefully…