I’ve been a long-time enjoyer of history, and working in the archives lets me see anew the storied halls of IHS straight from the students…
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What Are Our Recent Tattler Board Graduates Up To?
By LILY WANG on October 2022
During the first months of a new school year, I was interested to see how our most recent graduates were doing. I reached out to…
Learning a Second Language: Adventures at Middlebury Language Schools
By COLBY BITTNER on October 2022
As a rebellious teenager with too much free time, I was desperate to find a way out of my house for the summer. In my…
Check Your Source: The Origin of … Jack o’ Lanterns
By ADDIE HITZ on October 2022
Like many things, once you think about the process ofmaking a Jack o’ Lantern, it’s a little strange. Hollowing outgourds to carve faces in them…
A Personal View of California’s Persisting Climate Crisis
By MARLEY THOMSON on October 2022
This past summer I had the wonderful opportunity to visitmy favorite place in the United States: Los Angeles,California. I love Los Angeles because of its…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on October 2022
Friends come and go, the seasons change, and thus a newarchivist takes her place at The Tattler. I’ve always been along-time enjoyer of history, and…
Overage at IHS: When Will this Wreck End?
By HANNAH SHVETS on October 2022
ICSD has been facing teacher and staff shortages for several years and the problem is continuing into the 2022-2023 school year. IHS is in a…
Catch the Last Two Weekends of the Friends of the Library Book Sale!
By RUBY LAROCCA on October 2022
There isn’t a lot going on in Ithaca, admittedly, but we’vegot a few cool places and events. The Farmers’ Market ispretty charming; Porchfest is dope;…
Support Refugees in Ithaca
By MUKUND GAUR on June 2021
Ithaca is home to many refugees from countries across the world. These include Afghanistan, Iraq, Saudi Ara bia, Burma, China, Ecuador, Indonesia, and many more…
Courage, Virtue, and Intellectual Emancipation: What an Education in Classics Provides
By RUBY LAROCCA on June 2021
By RUBY LAROCCA Courtesy of The Daily Beast Editor’s Note: This article was written in response to a previous opinion article, “Distance Learning at IHS:…
To Our Departing Editors: Thank You!
By ADAM SAAR, ADOWYN ERNSTE, FRANCES KLEMM, JINHO PARK, KATIE LIN, LOUISA MILLER-OUT, RAIA GUTMAN on June 2021
As we, the non-graduating editors on The Tattler Editorial Board, reflected on the past year, we realized that it would be remiss not to express…
I interviewed a group of IHS students across different grade levels and en sembles to gain some insight into their experience this year with music…
Teaching About Racism in IHS English and Social Studies Classes: An Update
By ELLA KEEN ALLEE on May 2021
2020 was notable for several reasons, including COVID-19 and everything that came with it. However, a lesser talked about issue (but certainly no less important)…
Deja Foxx: Future President and Activist
By FIONA HINRICHSEN on May 2021
Deja Foxx is a 21-year-old reproductive rights activist, influencer, and strategist from Tucson, Arizona. In high school, her interest in reproductive rights began as…
Lake Source Cooling: What is it, Misconceptions, and the IHS Connection
By FRANCES KLEMM on May 2021
In July of 2000, the Lake Source Cooling (LSC) Project was officially launched, becoming the United State’s first ever major deep water cooling system. Initiated…
How to Save the Planet
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on April 2021
You’ve all heard some variation on the classic adage “turn out the lights, conserve water, go vegan.” Switching to public transportation and carbon-free activities like…
Job Training Programs at Finger Lakes ReUse
By ANNA COHEN on April 2021
As part of their commitment to the community, Finger Lakes ReUse (FLR) has been offering ReSET, a free job training program, since 2013. ReSET is…
Before this January, my knowledge of the Finger Lakes ReUse (FLR) organization was limited to its thrift shops, where my family had gotten various kitchen…
Commercialism, Screen Time, and Tantrums: ICSD Elementary Families on Virtual Learning
By TANIA HAO on March 2021
For most of us, elementary school looked a lot different than it does right now. We went on field trips, had lunch with our friends,…
Managing Stress During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Dr. Haltom, PhD, CEDS
By ALICE BURKE on March 2021
This March marks one year since COVID-19 invaded our lives in Ithaca and changed all we were accustomed to; the pandemic has impacted everything from…
Guide to Helping a Friend Through Violent Relationships, Sexual Assault and Suicidal Thoughts
By FRANCES KLEMM on February 2021
High school can be hard, as all students have to juggle constant school work, new interests, and just developing as a person. It can be…
21 Good Things to Come in 2021
By RAIA GUTMAN on February 2021
Having trudged through ten months of a pandemic, impeached a president twice, and watched the state of the planet deteriorate with little hope for recovery,…
The Definitive 2020 Timeline
By SIRAN “JAY” JIA on February 2021
By the time you read this, there is at least a month of separation between you and the raging hellfire we call the Year 2020.…
Why ICSD Students and Teachers Don’t Want Regents This Year
By FRANCES KLEMM on February 2021
Ever since the pandemic fully cancelled the January Regents exams for the first time ever, the question has been circulating whether the exams should be…
Don’t Get Rejected! Your Guide to Recycling in Tompkins County
By ANNA COHEN on February 2021
As of November 2, 2020, Tompkins County collectors will reject curbside recycling bins that contain contaminants, whereas previously, collectors only issued warnings. The Department of…
Revisiting Roe v. Wade
By SIRAN “JAY” JIA on December 2020
In 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in an 7-2 decision that a woman had a constitutional right to abortion, a right…
Evergreens and Toilet Bowl Brushes: A Short History of Christmas Trees
By MANU BOSTEELS on December 2020
Where did the tradition of chopping down an evergreen to decorate it with tinsel and lights originate? The myth goes that Saint Boniface, an English…