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AP 2021: A Normal Exam for an Abnormal Year
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on May 2021
As the end of the school year draws near, many students are once again faced with their last great hurdle before summer break: the AP…
Why Space Debris Needs to be Addressed
By MUKUND GAUR on May 2021
As far as apocalypses go, being trapped on Earth might not seem too intimidating. However, the rapidly growing problem of space debris could make anything…
Since the early days of his presidency, Joe Biden has faced a mounting immigration crisis at the southern border. As reported by the New York…
The (Biggest) Problem with Schools
By BETSY DeVOS on April 2021
Public schools in the United States are plagued by countless inefficiencies, controversies, obstacles, and difficulties. Moreover, the specific manifestations of these problems vary between school…
IHS Needs Black Teachers
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2021
At Ithaca High School, a school with over 100 Black students in attendance, there are zero Black teachers. In a video testimonial addressed to ICSD…
“Be careful around the Governor.” This is what a friend of Lindsey Boylan told her when she was promoted to Chief of Staff at the…
Biden Unsurprisingly Neglects Campaign Promises of Peace
By HANNAH SHVETS on April 2021
On the campaign trail, Biden promised to “end forever wars.” Less than 100 days into his presidency, he has already ordered an airstrike in Syria,…
Why Hydrogen Cars Won’t Be the Future of Clean Transportation
By MUKUND GAUR on April 2021
Hydrogen is not tame—the element brings to mind rockets, fire, and explosions. This association is for good reason too. Hydrogen is an extremely flammable gas…
Cancel Culture is Problematic
By WILL THOMAS on April 2021
“Cancel Culture”—there’s no doubt you’ve heard of it. The phrase often carries a negative connotation, implying that there is an epidemic of “cancellations.” Many view…
Board of Education, Students’ Trust Requires Transparency
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2021
On November 22, 2020, Ms. Anjanette Brown, the ex-wife of superintendent Luvelle Brown, submitted more than 200 pages of emails, reports, and legal documents alleging…
Thinking Past Reform: The Case for Prison Abolition
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on March 2021
On January 26, 2021, Joe Biden signed an executive order to phase out private prisons by refusing to renew federal contracts with them. This decision…
Can We Get Vaccine Rollout On Track?
By MUKUND GAUR on March 2021
It has been no secret that America’s vaccine rollout was chaotic from the start. At the end of January, all 50 states were reporting vaccine…
Distance Learning at IHS: A Clear-Eyed Assessment and a Call to Action
By RUBY LAROCCA, TANIA HAO on March 2021
For many students, the phrase “distance learning” calls to mind a solitary student crouching in some cramped corner of the house, staring listlessly at a…
The (Hot) Chocolate Take
By ELLA AVGAR on March 2021
While it may be March, it’s pretty clear that the Ithaca winter is not scared of blowing into the spring months. And if the winter…
I Shouldn’t Be Scared Of Jews In Government
By ADAM SAAR on March 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, Attorney General Merrick Garland. Chief of Staff Ron…
How Blokus Questions the Idea of Winners and Losers
By MANU BOSTEELS on March 2021
Blokus is a very special board game. For those of you unfamiliar with it, Blokus is quite simple. Participants play on a gridded board upon…
Supporting Students Means Supporting Counselors
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2021
There are only eleven school counselors currently employed by the Ithaca City School District (ICSD), split between Ithaca High School, Boynton, DeWitt, and LACS. The…
Colleges, Pick the Right Answer: Go Test-Optional
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2021
“We are in this together. We hope to navigate these difficult times with you as you begin your college application journey,” Stanford University announced in…
1st: The Correct Way to Eat Breakfast Cereal
By ANNIKA MARSCHNER on February 2021
The universal anguish of pouring oneself a bowl of light, crispy breakfast cereal, only to find most of it sunken to the bottom, slimy and…
2nd: The War for LGBTQ+ Right is Hard Enough Without Infighting
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on February 2021
Recently, I noticed a post on Instagram about how the pansexual identity is invalid. For reference, pansexual refers to someone who is attracted to people…
3rd: The Not-So-Colorful Truth About Marine Aquarium Fish
By FINN BUCKLEY on February 2021
Saltwater aquariums are everywhere in the US, everywhere from offices to homes, and the delightful colors of their aquatic inhabitants are singularly wonderful. It may…
Turn On The Subtitles, Please
By MANU BOSTEELS on February 2021
It’s Friday night. I click on the infamous red logo, and there appears Netflix’s selection of Scandinavian television, an endless supply of series that all…
Teachers can choose to grade anonymously with just one click. Why aren’t they doing it?
By ONDINE MORGAN-KNAPP on February 2021
In today’s age of Canvas and digital grading, grading anonymously could hardly be easier: all a teacher has to do is click the checkbox marked…
The GOP Needs to Leave Trump Behind
By MUKUND GAUR on February 2021
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, as Trump supporters chanted outside the Capitol building in DC and smashed through security barriers, this is what Trump’s Twitter…
Why Elizabeth Warren is the Progressive Voice We Need
By KAIA MOORE on February 2021
With a tumultuous year behind us, America is yearning for leadership. It’s beyond clear that the American people need progressive change. On January 20, Chief…
The Problem With Compromise in 2021
By MANU BOSTEELS on February 2021
I often hear that in order to make change, people on opposing sides of an issue need to reconcile and come to a compromise in…