Should the IHS administration take a more assertive role in dealing with mental illness and substance abuse for the entire student body?
Posts published in “Opinion”
Working for the Weekend: Student Employees
I recently joined the ranks of youth workers, meaning that now, like some IHS students, I have a part-time job. There are many reasons to…
College-Ruled Rules
Since middle school, I’ve been a staunch supporter of college-ruled paper. I always held in contempt the inferior caste of wide-ruled paper—was there any real…
The BEST: Ithaca Bakery Sandwich
Like most Ithacans, I consider Ithaca Bakery an essential part of the local cultural landscape. Its logo is easily recognizable from the many bumper stickers,…
Homecoming Review
There’s a spirit among the students of IHS, or rather a lack thereof, when it comes to school events. The administration always sets up many…
Editorial: Shedding Light on Flipped Classrooms
There is potential in the flipped classroom for enhanced, personalized, and efficient learning—but not without acknowledging the inherent and practical flaws in the approach.
Animal Experimentation: Immorality in the Name of Science
Since 500 BCE, numerous animals have been used as tools for the benefit of human society. Today, an estimated 17–100 million animals are confined in…
Opting Out of Standardized Testing: A Way to Put Off Learning What You Need to Learn
If you received your elementary and middle-school education in New York State, you will certainly remember the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) and…
The BEST: Farmer’s Market Stand
On any given weekend from early April to mid-December, the aisles of the Ithaca Farmer’s Market may be lined with upwards of 75 vendors. From…
Bernie Sanders: A Socialist Has My Vote (If Only I Were Eighteen)
“Feel the Bern” is not just a catchy slogan. It is the representation of millions of Americans’ burning desire to bring up the standards of…
Earning Potential: A New Ranking System for College Entrance?
Historically, attending college has been about a simple concept—the pursuit of knowledge. People studied systematic and rational information about the world in order to become…
Why You Hate Chromebooks
You come into school on the first day with two parallel expectations. Either you’re optimistic about new experiences, or you’re part of the majority: the…
America and the Migrant Crisis
In recent months, international news headlines have been dominated by images of desperate Middle-Eastern migrants seeking to enter the European Union illegally. Migrants, most commonly…
Editorial: There’s No Rush
Reactions have exploded over whether technology in classrooms is enhancing or hindering education. But EdTech seems like it’s here to stay.
No Homework is a No-Go
Three years ago, President Hollande of France proposed abolishing homework nationwide. His views on education are as blurry as his glasses.
The Coming of the Chromebooks
ICSD is under a false impression that it is doing a fantastic job using technology in classrooms.
Presidential Candidates: The 2016 Elections Donald Trump, No Caption Needed
I’m not sure how exactly to begin writing about Donald Trump. I’d be hard-pressed to find a person without an opinion on him already, and…
Femininity, Feminism, and Caitlyn Jenner
When Bruce Jenner came out as a woman this April in an interview with Diane Sawyer, I wasn’t at all surprised to see a huge…
While the heat is certainly apparent in various locations of the school, perhaps the most-affected areas lie in the upper floors of G- and H-buildings. The heat there is appalling.
Music and GPA: Let It Count
It is commonly noted that students who take music classes tend to fare better than many of their peers in other classes. However, playing an instrument in school is not necessarily beneficial to a one's GPA.
The district should immediately stop using LanSchool’s keylogger.
The Invasion of Texas
The existence of this sort of conspiracy is nothing out of the ordinary.
What is the Patriot Act?
The Patriot Act has passed its renewal vote without much debate every year since 2001, and the next vote on the Patriot Act is coming up this June 1.
The Writing on the Desk:
An Ode to Friends
Next year, we seniors will be going on to the “new and exciting things” that we have planned for ourselves; however, we will also face the stress of having to leave behind those who we’ve grown to love and care for over the last four years.
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms a Necessity at IHS
Despite the emphasis on dignity for all students at ICSD, an alarming number of pupils in the district cannot use the restroom without fear of harassment, discomfort, and punishment.
The BEST
Ice Cream Shop:
Purity
Sweet Melissa’s may fill its own niche. This niche, however, is nowhere near the throne from which Purity reigns.
The BEST
Ice Cream Shop:
Sweet Melissa’s
When going out for ice cream, step up to the window at Sweet Melissa’s.