This March, IHS senior and Tattler Backpage Editor Abe Messing ’17, was sent to investigate the questionable ethics of Meshers Inc., a wire mesh factory…
Posts published in “Features”
Footsteps as Dr. Luvelle Brown walks down a IHS hallway, lost in thought as he flips through a folder. He is so engrossed that he…
Exoplanets!
I found myself elated on February 24, when I found four separate articles on Reddit concerning the discovery of new exoplanets surrounding a (relatively) nearby…
Teacher Feature: Mike Yerky
“Raise your hand if you’re not here….” This paradoxical segway into class is perhaps an appropriate (and familiar) way to start the period with a…
From the Archives
There are about four people in this building who are aware of a very small, very pink room at the very end of E-hallway. This…
That Sounds Like a You Problem: How to Become a Successful Driver
Q: Hi Abby. I recently turned 16 and got my learner’s permit. I’m really excited about learning how to drive, but I’m nervous, too;…
IHS Goes to Morocco
The trip to Morocco over February break by 23 students and 3 teachers began as a “what-if” between senior Amalia Walker and math teacher Steve…
Teacher Feature: Mr. Severin Drix
This is the first of a three-part series in which I feature Mr. Severin Drix, one of the most loved and revered teachers at IHS.…
Taste of Thai in Ithaca
Taste of Thai Express, located on 209 S Meadow Street, is described by Google as a “low-key destination for familiar soups, curries, rice dishes &…
Hall Monitor: What is your favorite thing about Ithaca?
Question: What is your favorite thing about Ithaca? “The environment.” – Kalena Yearwood ’19 (Pictured above)
That Sounds Like a You Problem: An Underclassman’s Complete Guide to College Visits
Q: Hey Abby. I’m a sophomore and my parents are starting to pressure me about college stuff. They want me to go on a…
Overnight Oats Recipe
Perhaps you’re always rushing out the door to catch the bus, or never know what to make for breakfast because mornings are chaotic at your…
Social Justice Week: an Opportunity for Community Engagement
2017 brings with it the fifth iteration of Social Justice Week (SJW), which will take place from March 13 to March 17. This is my…
Student Feature: Jacob Silcoff
While a Hall Monitor was regretfully not created for this issue, Jacob Silcoff ’17 (also known as “Silky J”), known for his controversial column What…
The Case for Linux
Computer operating systems such as Windows and Mac are familiar to most computer users, dominating the market. Over the course of time, they have become…
That Sounds Like a You Problem: Tips for Success this Valentine’s Day
Q: Hey Abby. So Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I want to do something really special for my girlfriend this year. I’m not that…
Club Feature: Finance Club
If you’ve heard of Finance Club, it is likely that you dismissed it as boring, envisioning it as a club consisting of dull people obsessing…
Capital Corner: A New Family Favorite
Recently, my family and I were craving some good Chinese food. After my parents’ favorite Chinese restaurant in Ithaca closed many years ago, we were…
Stock Market Information
Not long ago I saw the film The Big Short, which tells the story of some of the people behind the infamous housing-market crash of…
BTI: My Experience and Your Options
If they are not out already, pretty soon you will be seeing flyers for BTI around the school and in your science teachers’ rooms. You…
Restaurant Review: Ciao!
“They dim the lights so you can’t see the grease on their food,” and “if the food is overpriced, they’re trying to hide the fact…
Living On Mars Is In Our Future
When we were little, all of us had our own unique dreams and aspirations. Some of us wished to save the world from a fearful…
Hall Monitor: What does death mean to you?
That Sounds Like a You Problem: Improving the Inclusivity of Your Political Discourse
Q: Hi Abby. Recently, I was trying to explain to some of my guy friends why catcalling is offensive. One of them interrupted me, arguing…
Morocco: The Land of Mint Tea and Couscous
ALRIGHT GUYS I DID IT. I promised that my next article would have nothing to do with boxing, so here I am delivering on that…
Club Feature: Physics Club
Odds are that you didn’t know IHS had a Physics Club, and in fact, it didn’t until this November. The concept is not a new…
The Tattler Readership Survey
The results are in! After sending out a survey to every student at IHS a few weeks ago, the Tattler Editorial Board has worked tirelessly…













