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 Tattler
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…
Talking to the Boys Hockey Team
This February, IHS hosted its first-ever media day. Sports teams came in full regalia to Bliss Gym and had their photos taken for social media…
The Super Bowl In Poetry
They tossed dimes into the hands of a coin-receiving machine. Out came six points as a prize. Hurts taking off and throwing bullets To men…
Brock Purdy: Boom, Bust, and Luck of the Draw
Brock Purdy’s rise from obscurity this past NFL (National Football League) season has been nothing short of extraordinary. Chosen by the San Francisco 49ers with…
The Sword in the Sand
I stumbled across a sword today, One of those long forgotten relics passed down from a bygone age. It was rusted and worn, with broken…
A Poem of Questions
Why not rule the world? Is it not the older generations censoring education? Attempting to invalidate the identities and experiences of so many? Why not…
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Ich folgte dem Mond, damit ich dich finden kann. Ich vertraute ihm, um mir zu helfen mit allem das in meinem Leben schief ging. du…






