Allison didn’t like this place. The tiles were strewn roughly beneath her feet, almost parallel with each other but not quite. She didn’t like the…
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Haikus
By RUBY ZAWEL on September 2024
Summer came and soon it will leave us in its dust But the water stays Waves gently lapping One difference now exists forty-three hour drive…
What’s Your Next Big Accomplishment, According to Your Sign?
By ZADIE WANG on September 2024
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22): All of that practice in the kitchen will pay off soon–you’ll be able to cook an entire breakfast, lunch,…
The Rich Man
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on September 2024
God bless the rich man dying on the floor, The chains of corrupt governance drag to Hell his soul. Say goodbye to the life known…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2024
Cool🙂 Freshman Tattler Writers Truffle Pigs Pommel Horse Guy Clark Kent Truffles Australian Breakdancer Basic Smiling emoji Doping Warm Ithacan winter Uncool:(
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By Phoebe Colvin on September 2024
Nothing will tell you more about the past of Ithaca High School than the Archives of The Tattler. Nestled into the back of E wing,…
Compassion: A Conversation with Anita Peebles from OAR Tompkins County
By ACE DUFRESNE on September 2024
For the last decade now, Anita Peebles ’89 has worked with Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County to support individuals who have crossed…
In June 2024, ICSD announced its decision to cut the Latin program at IHS following recent changes to the budget. The program, run by Suzanne…
STEM Feature of the Month: Cystic Fibrosis
By LILY WANG on September 2024
This summer, I indulged and watched a bunch of rom-coms. The most recent of them was Five Feet Apart, which features two teenagers living with…
Spots Around Ithaca to Soak in the Fall Spirit
By MIA CHO on September 2024
I’ve spent my whole life living in Ithaca, and always feel a little extra jolt of excitement whenever September rolls around. For school? Maybe, but…
Back-To-School Playlist
By JACK BONASSAR on September 2024
Another summer ends, another school year starts, it’s a tale as old as time. Listen to this playlist to make the slog of starting all…
Tyler Childers at SPAC and a Lesson in Sitting on the Lawn
By KATE THOMAS on September 2024
As my brother and I walked into the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 3rd, there was an enormous crowd of people with cowboy…
Album Review: Gracie Abrams’s The Secret of Us
By LILY WANG on September 2024
Cover of Gracie Abrams’s The Secret of Us. Spotify On June 21, 2024, Gracie Abrams dropped a highly anticipated sophomore album, The Secret of Us.…
A Playlist for the Rusty Academic Weapon
By ZADIE WANG on September 2024
As September rolls around, it’s time to get back on the study grind that you’ve gotten to avoid for the past two months. While the…
Twister vs Twisters: Comparing Two Whirlwind Movies
By KATE THOMAS on September 2024
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for both Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024). In maybe the greatest publicity stunt of the whole summer, Twisters (2024) was…
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…
A Case for Over-the-Counter Contraceptives
By NORA GREENSPUN on September 2024
Accessible contraception, particularly over-the-counter (OTC) medication, has been especially controversial since the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Opponents of OTC access have viable…
Honest Reviews: What You Need so You Can Lock In This Year
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on September 2024
When it comes to the start of school, there are two types of people: those who are optimistic and ready for the new year, and…
Drunk Driving Isn’t Just About Cars
By DINITHI SENEVIRATHNA on September 2024
On August 7, Suga, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, was found fallen outside his apartment building after riding home drunk on…
Why Celebrities Have an Obligation to Speak on Political Issues
By COCO HAMILTON on September 2024
Note: This article was written on August 8, 2024, and may contain outdated information. In 2003, The Dixie Chicks were blacklisted in Hollywood, subjected to…
Controversial Takes: A Futuristic Approach to Criminal Rehabilitation
By CLAIRE PARK, MIA CHO on September 2024
A Visualization of the Cognify Prison Method. NewsNation The hypothetical concept of an AI-assisted prisoner experience has recently sparked controversy across social media platforms. The…
Respect and Duty: College is Not the Only Goal
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on September 2024
Disclaimer: This article focuses solely on college bound high school students. As such, it is only meant to reflect the characteristics of that demographic. Senioritis…
News Bites
By FREYJA HILL, TARAN KNUTSON on September 2024
Ithaca Children’s Garden Celebrates International Mud Day FREYJA HILL On June 29, the Ithaca Children’s Garden hosted its thirteenth annual celebration of International Mud Day.…
The ICSD Budget (Re)Vote Explained
By RONAN CACI-KUKELKA on September 2024
In May 2024, voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposed ICSD budget for the upcoming school year. Voters also struck down proposals to buy electric school buses…