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CC Sabathia’s Retirement
By ANDREW HAN on October 2019
October is here, and the 2019 MLB regular season has reached its conclusion. Divisional rivalries and MVP races are making for a thrilling finish. The…
A Mini Biography of Draymond Green
By ROHIT LAL on October 2019
Many know Draymond Green today as the effort starter who played a key role in the three championships in the last five NBA seasons for…
2019 Trade Season: A New NBA
By ROHIT LAL on September 2019
The NBA has seen some of the wildest player trades and free agency decisions this summer, leaving many specialists dumbstruck when asked about predictions for…
Tottenham Hotspur: The Improbable
By JINHO PARK on June 2019
At the highest level of soccer, it is rare that a team consistently defies expectations; the investments, tactical thought, and difficult training that create the…
The Genius of Lionel Messi
By JINHO PARK on June 2019
This past decade, fans of soccer have been blessed. We have been witness to one of the greatest sports miracles of all time, Lionel Messi.…
Premier League: The “Title Race For the Ages”
By ETHAN CARLSON on June 2019
The Premier League of 2018-19 has been celebrated by many fans as one of the most intense title races in recent soccer history. This is…
2019 NBA Finals Prediction
By TONY YANG on May 2019
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 4, MILWAUKEE BUCKS 2 With Lebron James finally out of the East and missing the playoffs for the first time in 13…
What Happened to Real Madrid?
By MAX PETROV on May 2019
Real Madrid have been hands down the most successful team in Europe over the past five seasons, winning the Champions League four out of the…
After many seasons filled with success, the IHS Outdoor Track and Field team hopes to build on its past victories and continue to break records.…
The Champions League so Far, and What is to Come
By MAX PETROV on April 2019
Every year, the Champions League is the most exciting soccer tournament in Europe. The biggest and most successful clubs of Europe compete to lift the…
All the Madness in March
By IRENA ROSENBERG on April 2019
In the aftermath of Selection Sunday, the day when the NCAA Selection Committee revealed the bracket of the 68 teams that will compete in March…
Knicks Fans—Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
By VAYNU KADIYALI on March 2019
At the NBA’s February 7 trade deadline, for the sixth straight season, the New York Knicks remained out of the playoff picture. On paper,…
The Physics Behind Figure Skating
By KATIE LIN on March 2019
At the 2019 US Figure Skating Nationals, 13-year-old Alysa Liu successfully completed a total of three triple axels. Most women who do this jump in…
Five Reasons to Play a Sport
By FIONA BOTZ on February 2019
Senior year is a time of reflection for many high school students. We reflect upon previous classes, friends who have come and gone, and amazing…
The Aftermath of Russian Figure Skating Nationals
By KATIE LIN on February 2019
The figure skating Russian Championships were held on December 19-23, 2018. In an exciting turn of events, Anna Shcherbakova won first, Alexandra Trusova won second,…
Movie Review: Free Solo
By CHLOE MOORE on December 2018
Alex Honnold was already a distinguished American climber before he climbed the 3,200 vertical feet of granite that is El Capitan in Yosemite National Park…
An Interview With a Soccer Referee
By ASHA DUHAN on December 2018
Besides being on a sports team, students at IHS contribute in various ways to the athletic community. One such way is refereeing a sport.…
Will IHS Ever Have an Esports Club?
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on November 2018
The official IHS esports Club has many students excitedly waiting on the edge of their seats, wondering whether this conceptual gaming club will, at last,…
New York NFL Teams: How Do They Rank?
By EWAN TODT-TUTCHENER on November 2018
New York has never been a powerhouse when it comes to producing Super Bowl winning teams. There have been some exceptions—the 1968 Jets and, more…
The Unparalleled Success of Ithaca Girls’ Swim and Dive: An Interview with Team Captains
By ASHA DUHAN on November 2018
The Girls’ Swim and Dive Team has enjoyed unprecedented success for numerous years. With an undefeated season this year and historically strong performances in…
Figure Skating Changes: Young Russian Girls’ Quads and New Rules
By KATIE LIN on November 2018
Figure skating is a stunning sport that maintains the perfect balance between artistry and hard-core athleticism. As a figure skater myself, I compete in singles…
The 2018 US Open will be remembered for years to come. In the men’s singles tournament, many breathtaking five set games took place that came…
IHS Football Team Ends Losing Streak
By VAYNU KADIYALI on October 2018
For the first time in nearly two years, on August 31, the IHS Boys Varsity Football team won a game. The 51-8 rout came on…
Top 5 NBA Team Rankings
By TONY YANG on September 2018
After an eventful NBA off-season, the balance of power in the NBA has shifted with the signings and tradings of several key free agents.The 2018-19…
Student Athlete Feature: Ingrid Comella
By ASHA DUHAN on September 2018
With many successful seasons in recent years, the Ithaca Cross Country team hopes to build upon its legacy in the upcoming fall season. Ingrid Comella…
The Best: World Cup Ever?
By NED CARLSON on September 2018
On June 14, the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked of in Russia with a stunning 5-0 win by the host nation over Saudi Arabia. One…