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Posts published in “Opinion”
The Plight of the Mall
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2020
The Shops at Ithaca Mall is a wasteland: that much is apparent after taking even a short stroll through the local shopping center. Online shopping…
Editorial: Mental Health: Not Just Somebody Else’s Problem
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2019
“At times I think I’m no good at all,” is what 42 percent of ICSD students believe according to a survey conducted by the Tompkins…
Spurious Statistics Under Scrutiny
By HEEWON AHN on December 2019
In the last issue of The Tattler, many readers were concerned (if not surprised) by the alarming statistics regarding the state of students’ mental health…
Let’s Go Metric!
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on December 2019
The United States is so unique—but in some ways, I wish it was a little less so. We are one of the only three countries…
The Problem With Open-Mindedness
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on December 2019
Being open-minded can enrich our knowledge of the world around us, but it can also come at a cost: losing your own mind. Unfortunately, my…
Analysis of the Fifth Democratic Debate
By FRANCES KLEMM on December 2019
Going into the fifth Democratic Debate, the stage had already changed. Julian Castro did not make the cut, and Beto O’Rourke dropped out. On top…
Editorial: The “Athlete Advantage” in College Admissions
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2019
As many seniors can testify around this time of year, college admissions are a nerve-wracking and stress-inducing process. Every aspect of one’s high school career,…
Editorial: Is Test Taking the New Sport? The Written Assessments in Physical Education
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2019
Integrity, tenacity, ownership, and compassion: the four core values every student at IHS knows by heart because they are principles IHS strongly believes their students…
Editorial: Before Subtracting Tracking, ICSD Should Consider Their Order of Operations
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2019
This fall, ICSD is beginning the process of detracking middle school math, meaning that in 2020, all students in sixth and seventh grade will be…
Andrew Yang: Give Him a Chance
By JINHO PARK on September 2019
Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur, is one of the dozens of Democratic hopefuls trying to reinspire a nation that is frustrated with the current administration. His…
Buy a Nice Pen(cil)
By JINHO PARK on September 2019
“Can I borrow a pencil?” One of the most ubiquitous questions that is asked every school year and one that is likely the most…
Many members of the IHS community have seen social media posts that criticize and/or satirize members of IHS staff. But recently, the students responsible for…
Editorial: 2019 Capital Project
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2019
In district elections on Tuesday, March 21, voters approved a $120 million bond known as the 2019 Capital Project, a long-term plan to improve facilities…
Why I Love IHS Pep Rallies
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on June 2019
Pep rallies have been an annual tradition at IHS, serving as a time where all students can come together in the Big Gym to view…
The Kids are More Than Alright
By CHLOE MOORE on June 2019
The past two years have seen possibly the largest mobilization of young people since the anti-war protests on college campuses in the 1960s and 70s.…
AP students at IHS are all too familiar with a routine that takes place in AP classes on the first day of school—many teachers begin…
Editorial: Including World Literature in English Classes
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2019
When you walk into an English class, you expect to learn about literature. You may even read some! When we think about “literature,” we have…
Experiences with Marie Kondo
By KATIE LIN on April 2019
By now, just about everyone has heard the words “spark joy.” Whether you’ve heard it from her Netflix show or read it from her book,…
Why Andrew Yang Deserves Attention
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on April 2019
It’s early in the 2020 Democratic Primary season, but many of the prominent candidates have already been grouped and sorted to create a convenient, simple…
The Ithaca Teachers Association has been negotiating contracts with the district since December, and union representatives were not alone when they arrived for that first…
Letter to the Editor
By JINHO PARK on March 2019
In last month’s edition of the Tattler, Isaiah Gutman writes an article asking where today’s “left” is. He explains the lack of a “left” in…
Editorial: Combatting Youth Violence
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2019
The 2018-19 school year has seen an unprecedented amount of shelter in place drills at IHS due to acts of violence. Seemingly, fights have both…
Where Is Our Left?
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on February 2019
On October 6, 2017, “centrist” James Damore, creator of the Google Memo, tweeted a picture of a bird, accompanied by the aphorism “Like a bird,…
The Democrats Need to be Smart in 2020
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2019
With the 2020 presidential primary season on the horizon, the Democratic field is beginning to come into focus. While just about everyone on the left,…
The Word ‘Like’
By JINHO PARK on February 2019
I’m plagued by the word ‘like.’ This is the same sentence, but instead, how I would word it in speech: “I’m, like, plagued, like, by…
Editorial: How You Can Take Advantage of School Resources
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2018
As college application deadlines approach, seniors scramble to finish their college essays. Many are turning to the Reading and Writing Lab for help. It may…