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Eating junk food has long been considered a middle ground between health and a standard activity. But it’s time to reconsider the moniker of junk…
English Classes, or How to Do What You’re Told
By JULIA KLEINBERG on March 2026
It seems to me as though math teachers constantly have to prove why you should be in their class. For the past several years, I’ve…
Rescheduling the Schedule: IHS Must Fix the Master Schedule System
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2026
Every year in early September, the nearly 1,500 students who attend IHS eagerly open up SchoolTool to take a first glance at their schedule. For…
Controversial Takes: Skinny or Baggy Jeans?
By MIA CHO, VIVIAN JIANG on February 2026
Skinny and baggy jeans; two very different styles of jeans, of two very different decades. Skinny jeans peaked around the mid-2000s to early 2010s, while…
Where the Problems with Social Media Truly Lie
By SOPHIE TEMPLIER on February 2026
There are many downsides and problems with social media, with just as many reasons to back them up. However, the real problems lie much deeper,…
An Argument for the Preservation of Marriage Equality in the United States
By NORA GREENSPUN on February 2026
Approximately half of today’s adolescents who claim an LGBTQ+ identity report being estranged from at least one family member, according to a study done in…
A Guide to Managing Your Busy Schedule
By LEE CHO on February 2026
As a high school student, your schedule is probably packed with tons of activities you tend to do on a daily basis. One goal you…
Why You Should Stop Underestimating Sleep
By JAIDA BURKE on February 2026
Staying up late to do homework might be seen as dedication or discipline, but it is likely undermining your productivity and performance. Many students often…
Don’t Slip Up: Why Snow Tires Matter More Than You Think
By FURKAN UYAR on February 2026
Snow tires are more important than many people realize, especially during winter. When the roads are icy or covered in snow, regular or all-season tires…
Education Without Representation
By CORALLUS MEEKS on February 2026
Since the school board’s decisions most directly and profoundly shape students’ daily lives, it is highly suitable to give students a voice in their governance,…
Bathroom Monitoring is Shit
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2026
“It’s demoralizing. Literally a ‘shitty’ duty. I used to be able to meet with my colleagues like a professional. Now I’m a babysitter. For bathrooming.…
ICSD Must Go Back to Listening to its Students
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2025
Over recent years, student influence on ICSD decisions has decreased substantially. The opportunities for student advocacy are seemingly endless, from activism clubs, to Student Council,…
Controversial Takes: A Gingerbread House Showdown
By MIA CHO, VIVIAN JIANG on December 2025
What’s a better way to get into the holiday spirit than by crafting a good old gingerbread house? No matter the topping, decoration, architectural, and…
Dear IHS Students
By MR. JORDAN on December 2025
Dear IHS Students, A few of you may know me as your current or former US History teacher, but to most of you, I am…
What Are the Best Holiday Foods?
By LEE CHO on December 2025
It’s December, and thus, the holidays are approaching. Stockings are starting to be hung up, hardware stores are selling themed decorations of all sorts, and…
Why Showing Work on Math Problems Should Be Optional
By JULIA KLEINBERG on December 2025
Since we started doing math in kindergarten, we’ve been taught to show our line of reasoning, whether it’s moving blocks from one pile to another,…
Why You Should Stop Procrastinating
By JAIDA BURKE on December 2025
Have you ever found yourself intentionally putting off doing your homework or assignments because you didn’t have the motivation to complete them? Or, have you…
Negative Effects of Extreme Class Sizes
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2025
Recent budget cuts to ICSD, compiled with staffing shortages and low teacher retention, have forced the implementation of minimum class size requirements which have led…
Controversial Takes: The Impacts of Caffeine on High School Students
By MIA CHO, VIVIAN JIANG on November 2025
“In this world, nothing can be certain, except death and taxes.” These are two inevitabilities noted by none other than Benjamin Franklin. However, for approximately…
Why You Should Stop Doomscrolling
By JAIDA BURKE on November 2025
Have you ever found yourself scrolling for hours on your phone, while you could’ve been using that time more productively? This is known as doomscrolling,…
Why Apple Pie is Superior to Pumpkin Pie
By OLIVIA HAO on November 2025
Recently, the leaves have begun changing colors, and a chill breeze has settled into the crisp autumn air. It’s the season of oversized sweaters, pumpkin…
Most Choose Rigidness, But You Should Choose Boredom
By SOPHIE TEMPLIER on November 2025
About two students per high school apply to the Ivy League every year. This doesn’t account for the fact that some schools foster many more…
California Cannot Kill Leno’s Law
By JACK PIERETTI on October 2025
Leno’s Law, formally known as Senate Bill 712, was recently struck down by the California Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 29 after a year of…
Controversial Takes: Should You Be an Early Bird or Night Owl?
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on October 2025
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Although the lark (early riser) vs. owl (late risers) debate isn’t the…
What Are the Best and Worst Ways To Learn a Language?
By LEE CHO on October 2025
If you’re reading this article, you probably want to learn a language. Maybe it’s because you are going on a trip, or you are planning…
Should Foldable Smartphones Become The New Normal?
By MATHILDE VAN OSSELAER on October 2025
In 2013, the first prototypes of the foldable smartphone were introduced to the public, and in 2019, they started to become available in stores. This…