The recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida resulted in a heated national dialogue about the root cause of school shootings in the US. Friends and…
Posts published in “Opinion”
Editorial: Students Pay the Price for Teachers’ Inconsistent Grading Policies
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2018
It’s no secret that teachers have their own, distinct styles of teaching. The same course with the same content can feel drastically different when taught…
The US Drone Program and Its Problems
By CHLOE MOORE on March 2018
The United States has conducted more than 27,500 drone strikes in the fight to expel the Islamic State from Iraq and Syria, according to a…
The Best: Way to End the Day
By FIONA BOTZ on March 2018
Almost everyone has a morning routine, whether they realize it or not. How one starts their morning sets the tone for the rest of their…
Editorial: Why IHS Should Teach More Practical Skills
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
“When am I going to use calculus in my daily life?” “Why do I need to know all of China’s dynasties?” “When will I ever…
Editorial: The Problem With IHS’s Pass System
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
Most students at IHS are familiar with the assorted serving spoons, toys, and laminated cards that teachers use as designated passes to bathroom. Then there’s…
The Best: Piece of Advice
By FIONA BOTZ on February 2018
Among everything I’ve ever learned from my parents, I will never forget the day that what seemed to be just another “pearl of wisdom” from…
Social Media: Is it a Threat?
By ALEXANDER YOO on February 2018
Social media started off as a few small websites with small user bases. It has since grown and grown into the the staple of life…
The Best: Thrift Store
By THEA CLARKBERG on February 2018
Only got $20 in your pocket? There are many great places to spend that money on high-quality used clothing in Ithaca. Whether you are in…
Editorial: How to Increase School Spirit At IHS
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2017
When most students think of IHS, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t abundant school spirit. Recently, school spirit has remained dormant with…
Editorial: Why The Board Of Education Needs To Improve Communication With Students
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2017
In October 2017, students at IHS were shocked to hear rumors that PE classes would be included in the calculation of GPAs. Students were told…
Spain’s Reaction to Catalan Independence is a Problem
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on December 2017
Imagine a world in which, in one of the world’s most developed and socially liberal countries, a region’s declaration for independence is met with police…
Affirmative Action Against Asians
By ANN WANG on December 2017
In high school, most students are motivated by the same goal: getting into college. High-school students today are forced to push themselves to unbelievable extremes…
Robert Mueller and the End of Trump
By NED CARLSON on December 2017
A year ago, Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. The result was a surprise to almost everyone, and emerged out…
Why The City Of Ithaca Should Support Local Businesses
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
At the heart of Downtown Ithaca’s identity is a collection of small, local businesses that make the city truly unique. These businesses often struggle to…
Editorial: How Dress Code Enforcement Can Be Improved
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
In recent years, high school dress codes around the country have gotten attention from the media as students who were dress-coded (penalized for violation of…
On Gun Control
By ISABEL RUBIN on November 2017
In light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is clear that the US is in need of a wake-up call. Over and…
What Does It Mean to Be American?
By ALEXANDER YOO on November 2017
In light of recent controversies, a single question comes to mind: What does it mean to be an American? Is being an American simply a…
Questioning the Effectiveness of Health Observances
By JACOB YOON on November 2017
National Health Observances (NHO) are specific months, weeks, or days dedicated to furthering public understanding of the risks and severity of certain diseases. In 1984,…
The Issue of North Korea
By NED CARLSON on October 2017
Located on the Korean peninsula, bordering China, Russia, and South Korea, North Korea has always been sandwiched between major powers, and has been for decades…
Editorial: Why Social Media Companies Need To Censor Hate Speech and Threats
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2017
Billions of people worldwide use social media sites like Facebook to connect with each other. In the United States, approximately seven out of ten people…
Why Students Need Better Chromebooks
By PATRICK YUAN on October 2017
The introduction of Google Chromebooks into ICSD in 2015 was met with great enthusiasm from the student body, as we have long desired to play…
The Hypocrisy of the Administration on Music and GPA
By ANIA PRACEL on October 2017
Tenacity: the quality of being persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired. Compassion: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a…
Climate Change: Still a Problem
By NED CARLSON on October 2017
Climate change is a fact, a phenomenon that has been proven innumerable times with a wealth of empirical data and a consensus within the scientific…
Let Celebrities Share Their Political Opinions
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on October 2017
More than ever before, today’s celebrities have the wherewithal to share their opinions with people around the world. The combination of more traditional platforms, such…
Editorial: It’s Time For ICSD To Change Its Academic Calendar
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2017
Each year, when American students return to school after a two-month-long summer vacation, they find themselves having lost academic skills that they were expected to…
In Britain, Confusion Is a Good Thing
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on September 2017
It has been interesting, to say the least, to observe the political system work its magic in the United Kingdom over the last few months.…