Shakespeare, Steinbeck, Hemingway, Orwell: all names that we know well. As we hold the ancient paperbacks in our hands, some of us smile in excitement,…
Posts published in “Opinion”
AI’s Real Threat to Humanity
By JACOB YOON on September 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) won’t be taking over the world any time soon, if ever. The theory that AI will become an existential threat to humanity…
Sarah Jeong and the Risks of Social Media
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on September 2018
In early August, the media was hit with yet another revelation of a public figure’s controversial social media activity. This time around, the subject of…
Editorial: The Problem With Censorship
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2018
In September 2017, Harvard announced that alongside Donald Trump staffers Corey Lewandowski and Sean Spicer, Chelsea Manning would become a visiting fellow. Manning, who had…
As students busy themselves with homework, sports, and jobs, tests like the ACT and SAT can feel as if they’ve come out of nowhere. IHS…
Why College Board is the Worst
By ANNA WESTWIG on June 2018
AP exam season has ended, and many students are wondering whether a single-digit number is worth the exorbitant fees and countless hours of studying to…
Discussing race is undoubtedly difficult for many people, but however uncomfortable the subject matter may be, it is crucial in today’s world. Recently, student activists…
Editorial: Why We Should Learn about Political Theory At IHS
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2018
Students at IHS are lucky in many ways. Whereas many schools throughout the country try to avoid mentioning any political topics, many IHS teachers are…
Letter to the Editor
By THE TATTLER on May 2018
You may say that this story should have been told long ago, and you would be right. I did not tell it, and the shame…
Exploring the Alternatives to Gun Control
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on May 2018
For quite a while, there has been widespread sentiment among many Americans that it is time for the government to take action on gun control.…
On Facebook and Cambridge Analytica
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on May 2018
Let’s face it: Facebook has never been much of an altruistic company. Although it may seem like just a free service to connect with friends…
The Model Minority
By EMILY HONG on May 2018
Since the nineteenth century, Asian Americans have played an integral part in the development of the United States. Chinese people, for example, constituted 20 percent…
Editorial: Keeping Our School Safe
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2018
The recent school shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has sparked increased discussion throughout the nation regarding school safety. Following thirteen other school…
Editorial: Thank You, Administration
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2018
Typically, editorial pieces in school newspapers serve to criticize the administration, and in many ways, the Tattler editorial board lives up to this stereotype. However,…
The Devolution of American Politics
By CHLOE MOORE on April 2018
As President Obama astutely said in his 2016 White House Correspondents Dinner, “Eight years ago, [I] said that it was time to change the tone…
It’s Time for a Change
By EMILY HONG on April 2018
The first recorded school shooting in the US was on July 26, 1764, more than a decade before the adoption of the Declaration of Independence,…
On Armed Teachers
By KARUNA PRASAD on April 2018
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…
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…