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Psalm 151
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2024
You shed light on the darkness of my soul. Your love is overpowering. You cast out demons from my mind, Opening pastures of meek sheep…
Little garden tainted
By ZADIE WANG on October 2024
A flower wilts in my soul when you bring me close. I mourn the death of a lily intangible as I feel the flowers in…
What Are You Doing For Halloween, According to Your Sign?
By NETTA JOACHIMS, SEBY DUFRENSE on October 2024
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): You’ll go out with your friends, but spend the whole night quietly thinking to yourself. Despite this, you’ll still…
Student Representatives to the Board of Education Update
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2024
The IHS student representatives to the Board of Education (BOE) attended their first official meeting on September 11. They spoke about the impact of recent…
The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
By ALEXANDRA ALLMON on October 2024
On September 10, the US presidential debate occurred between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. The two debated each other with no…
The Need to Maximize Collaboration between IHS and Local Universities
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2024
IHS’s proximity to Cornell and Ithaca College (IC) means we have the potential to access a diverse range of opportunities. With recent budget disputes resulting…
Ten Rom-Coms You Need to See Before You Die
By LEA TESCHL on October 2024
With colder weather just around the corner, there is no better time to curl up in bed with some snacks and a good movie. Romantic…
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,…
Saving Face: A Movie Review, Two Decades Too Late
By ZADIE WANG on October 2024
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Saving Face. As I settled in for another cozy movie night, I scrolled through lists of the best queer…
Halloween Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on October 2024
It’s finally time for an infinite supply of pumpkins, fun-sized candy bars, and trying to get your friends to agree on a group costume. Make…
Local Artist Feature: KJR
By ACE DUFRESNE on October 2024
Born and raised in the Ithaca area, Kaleb J. Reeves, professionally known as KJR, is a TC3 student, basketball player, and rapper. Inspired by Eminem…
Behind the 2005 Tattler Controversy: A Conversation with Former Editor-in-Chief Robert Ochshorn
By VALENTINA LEBRET on October 2024
In 2005, after incidents of censorship by the IHS administration, The Tattler was banned on school campus. Publication of the newspaper went underground, and copies…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By Phoebe Colvin on October 2024
Nothing will tell you more about the past of IHS than the archives of The Tattler. Nestled into the back of E wing, in a…
My Grounding Era
By CORALLUS MEEKS on October 2024
In my mind, I’ve deemed this past summer as my “Grounding Era” after escaping my hometown and embarking on an off-the-grid adventure. Last January, my…
STEM Feature of the Month: Xenotransplantation
By LILY WANG on October 2024
Seventeen people in the United States die every day waiting for an organ transplant. The demand for human organs to help patients of organ failure…
Honest Reviews: Which Candies Should You Indulge in This Halloween?
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on October 2024
One year ago, we wrote our first “Honest Reviews” on our opinions of different types of candies. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re going back to…
Controversial Takes: Should U.S.-Trained Athletes Represent Other Countries?
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY, CLAIRE PARK on October 2024
Every four years, the most talented athletes from every corner of the world gather together to compete at the Summer Olympics. There are few moments…
ICSD Budget Woes: How the District Can Manage this Year’s Challenges More Effectively
By LIONEL MARGOLIN on October 2024
A large majority vote toppled the Board of Education’s budget proposal last spring, leaving over 5.9 million dollars in cuts from the planned budget. This…
The Government’s Role in Climate Change
By BENJAMIN YOU on October 2024
Climate change’s effects are now immediate concerns affecting communities everywhere, not just far-off dangers. To effectively solve this global catastrophe, the government must step up.…
New Satirical Short Film Holds Cornell’s “Feet to the Fire” on Climate Change
By ACE DUFRESNE on October 2024
On September 7, around fifty people gathered at Cinemapolis for the first screening of Cornell on Fire’s satirical short film, “Cornell Commits to Confronting Climate…
The Budget Cut’s Effects Explained
By RONAN CACI-KUKELKA on October 2024
In the past month, IHS has seen many changes following the district’s budget cuts. Latin, Mandarin, and AVID have been cut, and over thirty long-term…
News Bite Ithaca Parade To Decarbonize
By TARAN KNUTSON on October 2024
The Ithaca Festival Board of Directors recently held their annual public meeting on September 6, 2024. Following a petition by a local twelve-year-old named Leo,…
Recapping Sunrise Ithaca’s Climate Justice Circle at the First Unitarian
By CORNELIA YE on October 2024
On September 8, Sunrise Ithaca, a local youth climate justice organization, hosted a discussion circle on climate justice and intergenerational solidarity at the First Unitarian…
Losing the IHS AVID Program
By COCO HAMILTON, KATE THOMAS on October 2024
AVID, or Advancement via Individual Determination, is a program that helps students prepare for college by teaching them organizational and academic skills. This year, when…
The Word on E Wing
By ELLIOTT PURSER on October 2024
Students and staff have all felt the effects of the construction in E Wing that began last spring, which has resulted in the movement of…