School breaks are widely celebrated as a time of relaxation and freedom from the monotony of school and homework, but for working families with young…
The Tattler
Why Students Should Try To Limit Their Time Spent on Social Media
Social media impacts all aspects of our life. From the way we view the world to the way we view ourselves, our use of social…
Quick headlines on local news stories. A Musical on the Horizons By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY The IHS musical production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid debuts in…
Capital Project Enters Second Phase
ICSD’s 120-million-dollar Capital Project has now entered its second phase, as shown most clearly by the bathroom renovations in G-Building in IHS. The project was…
Banning of AP African American Studies in Florida
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are common in most American high schools, including IHS. Students can take Advanced Placement courses ranging from AP United States History…
New Language Models and Their Side Effects
The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) language models to write articles has been the subject of much discussion and interest recently, particularly with the release…
Controversial Takes: The Incomparable Quantity of Wheels and Doors
This month marks the anniversary of when the Wheels Vs. Doors debate went viral across social media platforms. It’s a simple question, really, for how…
The Ethical Dilemma of Medically Assisted Death
Medical assistance in dying (MAID), or euthanasia, has sparked debate in recent years. This is the action of ending a terminally ill patient’s life with…
The Sexualization of Jeffery Dahmer
For the longest time, people loved the shining hero who defeats the big bad villain. Good defeats evil, everybody’s happy, end of the story. Now,…
Rethinking Our Views On Grades
“A mark indicating a degree of accomplishment in school”, is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of the school-term grade. This is what grades have become; a…
A Worrying New Stage in the Attack on Encryption
Recently, Apple announced the implementation of a long-anticipated feature: users can activate end-to-end encryption with iCloud. Apple has a reputation for device privacy and security…
Check Your Source: The Origin of…Treadmills
Like many people, I hate running. If I find myself in a position where I feel I need to move I’m much more likely to…
Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, NY is the center point of the Finger Lakes. Yet the lake is inaccessible to most Ithacans. Cornell University, founded in 1865,…
To IHS’s Beloved French Teacher, Language is About Connections and Culture
For Ithaca High School’s esteemed French teacher Madame Janet Bowman, teaching a world language is about more than grammar and vocabulary. It’s about deeply appreciating…
Predicting the Future
Here’s the disclaimer: by definition, the future is wildly unpredictable. With technology advancing at such an accelerated rate, there is no way to know what…
The Best Eats in Ithaca: Underrated Edition
Lately, I’ve discovered a passion for trying new foods. I love finding underrated, small businesses with good, affordable food. With everything around us closing, it’s…
How I Scheduled and Organized My College Applications
Because applying to college will be different for everyone, there will be several things that you need to be honest with yourself about. You’ll need…
I’ve been a long-time enjoyer of history, and working in the archives lets me see anew the storied halls of IHS straight from the students…
The Debate On Coffee: In Defense of Coffee
Coffee is one of the most versatile and widespread drinks in the world. Not only does it provide the energy to get each of us…
The Debate On Coffee: Coffee’s Dark Side
“Ugh, I’ve only had two cups of coffee today. I’m exhausted.” IHS students won’t have a hard time empathizing with this sentiment, as many people…
“If They Doubt You, Just Show ‘Em Up”: The Importance of Female Teachers in Engineering
As I got ready for freshman year, I looked at my first-semester schedule and the classes I was taking. All the standard courses, naturally, as…
Hall Monitor
The Music Industry: Music, Money, and Misogyny
Misogyny is heavily woven into our society to the point where it has become a normal part of life, and many don’t even register it.…
Convincing You to Watch My Favorite Movies: Part 1
In the last few years, I’ve watched some movies that have absolutely changed my life. In just a few paragraphs, I’m going to try to…
In today’s day and age, cinema is one of the most common forms of entertainment and escapism, and a large part of this entertainment comes…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Wangechi Mutu
Wangechi Mutu is a visual artist born in Nairobi, Kenya who currently works in both Nairobi and New York. Mutu is inspired by nature and…
Why Trashy Shows Survive and Good Shows Die
Netflix is the classic streaming service, the main place people watch their favorite shows and movies. Recently, Netflix’s popularity has begun to level out, with…








