I maintain that Carly Rae Jepsen concert-goers don’t go to hear artful live performances of quality songs, but to feel the same brightly-lit, rhythmic thrill that be found in any closely-packed venue with loud dance music playing from an iPod.
The Tattler
Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra
Every year, BYSO gives four amazing concerts. This year, BYSO is playing Tchaikovsky’s "Nutcracker," "Festive Sounds of Hanukkah" arranged by Bill Holcombe, and "The Most Wonderful Christmas" arranged by Robert Sheldon.
A Fall ’40s Playlist
A brief playlist for those crisp and windblown fall evenings; dreaming perhaps of fairer weather, or of the faded 1940s (excellent also for any suiting occasion).
Wind-Up: Part 3
Part 3 of the installment by James Park.
Concert Review: Emanuel Ax
Cheers and applause erupted from the packed hall as Ax took a bow and seated himself at the piano. I expected a dramatic silence as he prepared, but got nothing of the sort as Ax immediately launched into Beethoven’s "Sonata Pathetique."
The Art of Gift-Giving
There are several methods to ensure that you’ll benefit from more than just pride in giving the gift. If you adhere to these general premises, you will be guaranteed to have taken one step closer to truly understanding the art of gift giving.
Luvelle’s Sports Predictions
Marlo Zorman speakes with Dr. Luvelle Brown and gets his insight on the upcoming sports seasons.
Wacky Sport: Foot “Ball”
Extreme, wacky, some might say crazy and thrilling; the name of the game is Fireball Soccer.
Underclassmen in Varsity Sports: The Tanner Scale
IHS’s sports program has been lacking in participants this fall, to the point where whole teams have become missing. This wasn't caused by a failure of student athletes to participate, however, but actually their incapability to pass the state’s physical tests.
Bo Jackson is the Best Athlete Ever
Bo Jackson is, without a doubt, the greatest athlete who ever lived.
NCAA Preseason Basketball Rankings
Tattler Rankings Associated Press Rankings Kentucky Duke North Carolina Kansas Maryland Virginia Wichita State Michigan State Iowa State Gonzaga Oklahoma Villanova Wisconsin Michigan Arizona…
Fantasy Football: Game of Skill?
The popularity and profits of large fantasy football leagues have shot up. These trends pose a marked change in the way fantasy football is played: contestants in smaller fantasy leagues have to wait out the football season to see how they do and what monetary rewards they receive.
Horoscopes: Board Game Edition
Aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19): Good fortune is your way! Over the next week, you will find yourself in possession of two hotels, five houses, and…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Badminton birdies Fowl play The Wiz (Live) Excess gravy College notifications Waiting until May 2017 for the next Star Wars Double standards Foul play Breaking…
Editorial: Should the School Deal with Student Mental Illness and Substance Abuse?
Should the IHS administration take a more assertive role in dealing with mental illness and substance abuse for the entire student body?
Teachers Want Higher Pay Amid Contract Negotiations
“Welcome to Ithaca High School, home of some of New York State’s lowest paid teachers.”
Teachers and Community Collaborate to Help Students Find Jobs
Far removed from most classrooms, in a quiet corner of D-building, a team of passionate teachers and members from the community helps a group of…
BoE Updates
Welcome to the new Board of Education (BoE) column! In this column, student board reps will be sharing with you all the current news from…
Working for the Weekend: Student Employees
I recently joined the ranks of youth workers, meaning that now, like some IHS students, I have a part-time job. There are many reasons to…
College-Ruled Rules
Since middle school, I’ve been a staunch supporter of college-ruled paper. I always held in contempt the inferior caste of wide-ruled paper—was there any real…
The BEST: Ithaca Bakery Sandwich
Like most Ithacans, I consider Ithaca Bakery an essential part of the local cultural landscape. Its logo is easily recognizable from the many bumper stickers,…
Homecoming Review
There’s a spirit among the students of IHS, or rather a lack thereof, when it comes to school events. The administration always sets up many…
Bonan Tagon: Esperanto Feature
Since I started learning Esperanto in June, I have been asking people—friends, family, even mere acquaintances—if they know what it is, and nine times out…
Fiery Foods and the Srirachaization of Flavor
We are beginning to experience the Srirachaization of flavor as more and more of our meals become needlessly spicy for the sake of trendiness.
Things That Will Kill You in Ithaca: Gorges
Ithaca offers countless attractions for those who appreciate nature’s wonders. Take Taughannock Falls—the impressive waterfall carves a 400-foot gorge, being three stories taller than Niagara…
NaNoWriMo
This article is 475 words. NaNoWriMo, an abbreviation for “National Novel Writing Month,” is an international project that challenges participants to write an average of…












