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IHS Needs More Spirit
By KATE THOMAS on March 2024
As a lover of all things tacky, I have always dreamed IHS could have every bell and whistle of school spirit. A full marching band,…
Why Are We Always Tired—And What Can IHS Do About It?
By MUKUND GAUR on March 2024
Im tired.” Or, “I’m sooo tired.” This, or some variation of it, is a phrase that we’ve all heard more times than we can count…
The Future of Ithacan Winters
By MIA CHO on March 2024
When you think of Ithaca, a few things might come to mind: the beautiful gorges scattered across town, an Ivy League university, local festivities like…
Controversial Takes: The Great Economic Impacts of Inflation and Shrinkflation
By CLAIRE PARK on March 2024
Today, consumers are increasingly confronted with the effects of inflation and shrinkflation on their purchasing power. Inflation is the general increase in prices of goods…
Being a World Language Student is Harder than You Think —So is Maintaining Participation
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2024
With course selection season in session, students will once again need to make choices on classes to take in the next school year. While “core…
Your Coffee Addiction is Kind of a Big Deal
By COCO HAMILTON on February 2024
As a high school student, sleep is a privilege reserved for weekends and breaks. During the school week, a plethora of different factors stand in…
A Study in Self-Improvement
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on February 2024
A few months ago, I was feeling quite nostalgic. I opened up my laptop and logged onto my middle school Google Classroom pages for the…
Controversial Takes: The IHS Campus Design Dilemma
By BRENNA LUCIO-BELBASE, CLAIRE PARK on February 2024
The IHS campus was designed in 1960 by an architectural firm called Perkins and Will. The campus was designed to be California-style: a unique choice…
This Year’s Cafeteria Food, Explained
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2023
If you eat the school lunch—or even if you don’t—you’re probably aware that this school year has come with some substantial changes to the IHS…
Pros and Cons of Taking a Foreign Language
By LILY WANG on December 2023
Foreign language classes are often hailed as being one of the most beneficial classes you’ll ever take in high school. However, across the nation and…
Learning to Say Goodbye, While We Still Can
By MAX WINGE on December 2023
Do you want to hear a statistic? I swear it won’t ruin your morning. Well, no promises. Across the world, an estimated 1.35 million people…
Honest Reviews: What Should Go on Gingerbread Houses?
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on December 2023
Maybe you’ve stuck graham crackers on milk cartons in kindergarten, or have bought actual gingerbread kits at local stores, but gingerbread houses are a common…
ICSD Must Address Gender Disparities within STEM Classes
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2023
Note: This editorial will refer to girls and female students as those who identify as female, and boys and male students as those who identify…
Cornell Must Give More Support to ICSD
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2023
Cornell University is the largest property holder in Ithaca. As the institution is a non-profit, 2.6 billion dollars-worth of its property is non-taxable. In an…
What’s the Point of …“Falling” Back?
By MIA CHO on November 2023
On November 5, 2023, we will “fall back,” reverting to standard time from the “spring forward” launched from last March. Observing Daylight Savings Time (DST)…
In Defense of the (Local) Pumpkin Spice Latte
By MARK KIEFER on November 2023
As Ithaca High School moves into its “fall era,” we meet the various corporations and their many seasonal products. Arguably, the one that started much…
Honest Reviews: Where Should You Really Be Shopping in Ithaca?
By MIA CHO, SAMANTHA ROJAS on November 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—almost. We’re still living through November, which means a whole lot of midterms and big assignments will be…
The Persistence of Patriarchy Within Many of Disney’s Princess Movies
By ABBIE TSUI on November 2023
As a little girl, I distinctly remember watching all of Disney’s princess movies in complete awe. I saw these princesses as perfect and astonishingly beautiful…
Everyone can agree that Comic Sans absolutely SUCKS—even the creator of the font thinks of it as a joke. Yet there are two alternatives that…
Supporting Students Means Supporting School Counselors
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2023
Whether it’s applying to jobs and postsecondary options, seeking scholarships, or navigating our academic and social lives, students have a lot on our plates. As…
What’s the Point of … Procrastination?
By MIA CHO on October 2023
Admit it—you are procrastinating something right now. To make you feel a little less guilty, so am I, as I have had lots of time…
Honest Reviews on Your Favorite Candies
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on October 2023
As Halloween is just around the corner, many of us will find ourselves gazing at the endless rows of candy in most stores. But, as…
An Age-Old Question Revisited: Cereal or Milk First?
By NATALIE PATRONE, VALENTINA LEBRET on October 2023
Here to weigh in on the popular debate of which ingredient goes in the bowl first when enjoying some cereal with milk are Natalie Patrone…
The truth behind UGGs: What are you really buying?
By ABBIE TSUI on October 2023
CW: Mention of animal abuse Im sure you’ve heard of the quite popular Australian boot company called “UGG.” They’ve been around for a pretty long…
Controversial Takes: Decoding the Division of Dog Anatomy
By BRENNA LUCIO-BELBASE, CLAIRE PARK on September 2023
Dog anatomy is much more vexing and confounding than the ever-simple human body. Because of the differences in physique, a question can be raised about…
Why the Barbie Movie was a Cultural Reset
By CELENE SAHOO, CHARLOTTE TAY on September 2023
Disclaimer: Contains Spoilers This summer, millions of pink-clad movie lovers rushed into cinemas for a glimpse of the long awaited Barbie movie. Billboards, social media…