Oh, Tell me where a lost letter goes! Each time a pen touches parchment Each time a man scratches paper – bleeds ink Bleeds –…
The Tattler
Every Time It Rains
I am beckoned. It comes to me, rushing, A noise of perfect, pattering percussion To match my own racing, pounding heart. They say those days…
Water Balloon
Pick it up, Feel the sagging weight under your fingers, Drop it. It hits the ground, flexes, bounces, but doesn’t pop. Carefully pry it open,…
A Genie Appears and Your First Wish is __, According to Your Sign
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): Access to all the world’s knowledge! The genie will hand you a cell phone (because we’re living in the…
People to Have Over for Thanksgiving
Cool 🙂 Sleeping Baby The Chef The Napper Football Uncle Mariah Carey The Ipad Kid Crying Baby Rats My Cousin Milton Uncool 🙁
November Playlist
Autumn has fallen into full effect. Pumpkins and apples are the most popular produce, the leaves are beautiful colors, and turkeys are frightened for their…
Autumn Checklist
Happy Autumn! It’s officially the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and crisp, cool air. As October arrives, so do the familiar sights and…
2024-25 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
Anthony Edwards guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Fadeaway World. The next season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) opens with two games on October 22, and the…
Breaking Barriers at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
Every four years, the Olympic Games captivate the world, celebrating athletic excellence and cultural unity. This iconic event represents perseverance, global connection, and the pursuit…
A Perfectly Normal Life
You pull up to court in a bright red Maserati. You bought it last weekend, and you were quite proud of it until it got…
Top Five Soccer Leagues in Europe: Current State and News
European soccer is dominated by the English Premier League (EPL), La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue I. The 2024-25 season kicked off in August,…
Rule #1
The conservation of energy Is a peaceful state of mind I preserve my epitome Keep it in my line of sight My Motto is my…
If she saw me
I haven’t seen that little girl in years and years Her smile disappeared after the darkness of reality set in She hasn’t come out of…
Ode to my Sister
Any day now… when they tell me this I am already so tall At the birth of the new moon In the face of Mother…
Macbeth
The vile monsters come at night. Werewolves howl at the moon. Flesh contorts. Vampires hunt and stalk, safe from the light. The vile monsters come…
Scarred
Lines, Jagged lines, Broken jagged lines, Broken jagged lines stretching from cheek to cheek. Red, Red blood, Red blood glistening from open wounds. Cuts, Cuts…
Psalm 151
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…