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My Take On Extreme Sports
By OLIVIA HAO on November 2024
Extreme sports are physical activities that incorporate an element of danger and risk. Every year, there are about 490 million people around the world who…
A Chat with Varsity Soccer Player Tanner Kratil
By AARON MARTINEZ on November 2024
Tanner Kratil is ready to kick during a game against Elmira. Theo Tuori Aaron Martinez ’26: Could you introduce yourself and tell me a little…
2024-25 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
By JONAH GILLIS on October 2024
Anthony Edwards guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Fadeaway World. The next season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) opens with two games on October 22, and the…
Breaking Barriers at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
By ANDREW GAO, MICHAEL QI on October 2024
Every four years, the Olympic Games captivate the world, celebrating athletic excellence and cultural unity. This iconic event represents perseverance, global connection, and the pursuit…
Top Five Soccer Leagues in Europe: Current State and News
By AARON MARTINEZ on October 2024
European soccer is dominated by the English Premier League (EPL), La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue I. The 2024-25 season kicked off in August,…
Recapping The 2024 US Open
By AIDEN XIE on October 2024
During the tennis season, four pro-level tournaments stand out. These four, The Australian Open, Roland Garros (French Open), Wimbledon, and the US Open are known…
Player Chemistry – The Foundation for Success
By JACK PIERETTI on October 2024
IHS’ Girls’ Varsity soccer team is set to build on last year’s success. After a strong 2023 season that saw them reach the sectional finals,…
Recapping the 2024 Euros
By LEA TESCHL on September 2024
Spanish players celebrate after winning the final against England. Matthias Schrader/AP Photo It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since the tumultuous year…
Unveiling the Gender Disparity in Sports
By LINNEA NIEMACK on September 2024
Most Americans have seen a professional sports game in their life. Whether closely following all forty games of basketball star Caitlin Clark, dropping in on…
Beyond the Medal Count: The Economic and Environmental Impact of the Olympics
By CORALLUS MEEKS on September 2024
In July and August, the world came together to celebrate the Olympic Games, a symbol of unity, determination, and record-breaking achievements, bringing along a new…
Pogačar’s Return to Yellow: Recap of the 2024 Tour De France
By NATALIE PATRONE on September 2024
Tadej Pogačar leads the race with Jonas Vingegaard Hansen following. New Straits Times The 2024 Tour De France (TDF), the largest of the three grand…
An Overview of the NFL Draft: Standout Picks
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on June 2024
With the first pick of the 2024 NFL draft, the _______ select _____! Fill in the blanks and you’ve summarized every avid football fan’s life…
Recently in Racing
By CORNELIA YE on June 2024
Buescher (Seventeen) and Larson (Five) crossing the finish line within 0.001 seconds of each other. Getty Images Recent events have drawn many eyes to the…
The Caitlin Clark Effect
By LEA TESCHL on June 2024
Clark in her debut game with the Indiana Fever. Michael Ainsworth/AP The 2024 WNBA season is the most anticipated women’s basketball season since the league…
Badminton Should be a High School Sport
By SHAINE WEI on June 2024
While traditional sports like basketball, football, and soccer often take center stage in school sports, I believe it’s time to make room for the fast-paced,…
April is upon us which means the highest stakes in the sport of basketball have arrived. Beating anyone in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs…
May is here, which means that it’s officially grand tour season for competitive cycling. If you don’t follow competitive cycling, here’s a short explanation about…
Is it the End of a Golden Era in Men’s Tennis?
By LILY WANG on March 2024
Every January, the top tennis players from around the world meet in Melbourne, Australia to kick off the year. This year’s Australian Open marked a…
The Transformation of Money in March Madness
By MAX LINDENBERG on March 2024
In the past, the world of college basketball and the March Madness tournament was characterized by significant financial investments from various stakeholders. Fans filled arenas,…
Superbowl Ads Are More Than the Game Itself
By MAX LINDENBERG on February 2024
As the anticipation builds for the Super Bowl, millions of viewers prepare to witness the clash of titans on the football field. However, what many…
Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions Wildcard Preview
By NOAM KEINAN on February 2024
As the winter thickens and temperatures drop, the NFL season only heats up. Playoff season is among us and we have a full slate of…
Stress in Recruiting and Collegiate Athletes
By KATE THOMAS on December 2023
Starting last month, seniors had the chance to sign their National Letter of Intent to play varsity collegiate sports. This decision is often made a…
IHS Girls Varsity Swim Athlete Feature
By YEN TRAN on December 2023
Olive Fitpatrick is a sophomore at Ithaca High School who first started swimming with the Ithaca YMCA Barracudas in fourth grade. When asked about a…
Student Athlete Feature By
By YEN TRAN on December 2023
Lily Cowder first started soccer at the age of six. She grew up watching her older sister play and wanted to play too. To Lily,…
One Team, One Dream: The Return of IHS Girls’ Hockey
By ZADIE WANG on December 2023
For twenty-five years, Ithaca High School proudly supported both a girls’ and a boys’ varsity hockey team. IHS’s inaugural season of girls’ hockey began in…
World Record At The Chicago Marathon
By MAX LINDENBERG on November 2023
On Sunday October 8, 2023, a world record was broken. Kelvin Kiptum ran 26.2 miles in two hours and thirty five seconds. He broke Eliud…