Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki, and would go on to become the most renowned animation studio…
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Music Recommendations for the R&B Fan
By KATE THOMAS on November 2023
If you’re looking for new music recommendations, and you like to listen to Frank Ocean, Brent Faiyaz, or Steve Lacy, you should check out these…
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…
Paris’s Ambitious Plan to Clean Seine River In Time For 2024 Olympics
By MILO WALDER on November 2023
For the 2024 Paris Olympics, organizers aim to utilize the Seine River for multiple swimming events, including the triathlon and mixed relay, as part of…
Ithaca Athletics Photography
By NOAM KEINAN on November 2023
Photos from JV Boys Soccer vs Oneonta and Varsity Football vs Cortland
National Women’s Soccer League Regular Season Comes to a Close
By Phoebe Colvin on November 2023
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season came to an end recently and teams are well on their way into the playoffs. With the final…
The Princess Visit
By ZADIE WANG on November 2023
CW: Death, disease. I don’t think I was given the correct address. I’m all dressed up in my Cinderella costume, as my Subaru Forester and…
Benches
By TARAN KNUTSON on November 2023
I didn’t need to sit— I could’ve gone on Soldiered forward folded my shoulder as it got colder and colder The bench didn’t need me—…
Do you remember the soft spring breeze? And how we sprawled on the grass and drank frosty lemonade out of chipped mugs, and how we…
How Will Your Sign Stay Warm This Month?
By TARAN KNUTSON, ZADIE WANG on November 2023
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): You think winter clothes are for suckers and instead will choose to wear four or five layered T-shirts. It…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2023
Cool 🙂 “Now and Then” Water towers Anacondas Papa’s Freezeria Straws Anything with “crypto” in it Cleaning mouse traps Soggy cereal Ticks Uncool 🙁
Supporting Students Means Supporting School Counselors
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2023
Whether it’s applying to jobs and postsecondary options, seeking scholarships, or navigating our academic and social lives, students have a lot on our plates. As…
The Uncertain Future of Cornell’s Relationship to Ithaca
By ISIA PATIE on October 2023
On September 19, over one hundred community members, Cornell University students, staff, and faculty gathered at Ho Plaza, calling for an increase in the university’s…
The End of an Era: The Smithsonian Zoo Bids Farewell to Its Three Giant Pandas
By CORNELIA YE on October 2023
For over half a century, the Giant Panda Exhibit has stood as a cornerstone of the Smithsonian National Zoo. Since their historic arrival in the…
The Rollout of Reusable Sporks in ICSD – A Step Toward Waste Reduction
By ACE DUFRESNE on October 2023
ICSD’s cafeterias use approximately 268,740 single-use spoons and forks every year, according to Beth Krause, director of the ICSD Child Nutrition Program. A combined effort…
The Lifeguard Shortage in New York City: How Corruption, Greed, and Union Shenanigans May Be the Explanation
By MAX LINDENBERG on October 2023
New York City is home to the largest lifeguard organization in the United States. Over 1,300 guards patrol the fourteen miles of beach and fifty-three…
Prime Minister Modi and Bharat
By SEJIN OH on October 2023
In early September, the G20 Summit was held in India. The summit of about twenty countries meet annually to discuss global issues and strengthen national…
News Bites ZADIE WANG
By CORNELIA YE on October 2023
Mississippi State University Choral Director Charged with Embezzlement By ZADIE WANG Choral Director Gary Packwood of Mississippi State University has been charged with sending thirty-nine…
What’s the Point of … Procrastination?
By MIA CHO on October 2023
Admit it—you are procrastinating something right now. To make you feel a little less guilty, so am I, as I have had lots of time…
Honest Reviews on Your Favorite Candies
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on October 2023
As Halloween is just around the corner, many of us will find ourselves gazing at the endless rows of candy in most stores. But, as…
An Age-Old Question Revisited: Cereal or Milk First?
By NATALIE PATRONE, VALENTINA LEBRET on October 2023
Here to weigh in on the popular debate of which ingredient goes in the bowl first when enjoying some cereal with milk are Natalie Patrone…
The truth behind UGGs: What are you really buying?
By ABBIE TSUI on October 2023
CW: Mention of animal abuse Im sure you’ve heard of the quite popular Australian boot company called “UGG.” They’ve been around for a pretty long…
STEM Feature of the Month: Brainless Jellyfish
By LILY WANG on October 2023
Jellyfish. I think of them as these cute blob-like creatures that passively float across the ocean’s surface. I never would’ve thought that they could think…
Restaurant Review: Tacos CDMX
By VALENTINA LEBRET on October 2023
In the heart of downtown Ithaca lies what I can confidently call the best taco place in the state. Originally operating from a small metal…
New IHS Staff Spotlight
By CLAIRE PARK on October 2023
A new school year comes with new staff here at IHS. As we embark on another year full of learning, we have many new wonderful…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MIA CHO on October 2023
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
The Horrifying Etymology of “Sardonic”
By VALENTINA LEBRET on October 2023
We all know that look: the mocking smile, the raised eyebrow, the dry tone of voice. Best exemplified by authors like David Sedaris and Fran…