In recent years, everyone in the public eye has been under scrutiny for their actions and responses surrounding Black Lives Matter (BLM) and other anti-racist…
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Cascadilla Boat Club Varsity Crew: Meet the Captains
By RUBY ZAWEL on November 2022
The Cascadilla Boat Club (CBC) Varsity rowing team made a *splash* at the Head of the Genesee Regatta in Rochester earlier this fall, earning gold…
Athletes of History and How Numbers Mislead
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on November 2022
If you google the fastest man to ever live, chances are you’ll see a hundred photos and articles about Usain Bolt’s awe-inspiring 9.58 second one…
Authenticity
By ZADIE WANG on November 2022
Trigger Warning: This story contains descriptions of an emotionally abusive relationship and alcoholism. Author’s Note: If you need to talk about intimate partner and/or sexual…
I wasn’t supposed to read that note left on my doorstep. Now, this isn’t your typical “movie” moment that dramatically leads the main character on…
People Watching: An Anti-Social Way to Spend my Time
By HANNAH SHVETS on November 2022
Disclaimer: All the content below is purely fictional, and if it wasn’t already clear, is also satirical. It’s sixth period, and I’ve finished all my…
Ghosts
By ACE DUFRESNE on November 2022
The ghost’s whimper nested itself in the corner of Endi’s soul reserved for tradition and cobwebs. “Hello?” Endi asked, “Where are you?” He shone his…
The Tower Will Finally Fall
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on November 2022
Diamond rings and emerald pearls, A silver line that pushes our world. The trust funds and wills, The drills while society kills. For too long…
Miracle of the Ages
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on November 2022
I lift and rock gives way, Steel sings against stone, Curses broken and mended, The final words of a father I lift and they watch…
Scary Story Contest Winner: Another Day at School
By BRENNA LUCIO-BELBASE on November 2022
A boy’s arm smacks into my face, I give him a look and mutter “Watch out,” though the injury doesn’t hurt. He doesn’t even notice—no…
November Events
By ELLA AVGAR on November 2022
Nov. 83:45pm The Tattler Writers’ Meeting @ H-Courtyard Nov. 11Veterans Day/No School Nov. 153:45pm The Tattler Writers’ Workshop @ H-Courtyard 6pm Board of Education Voting…
Here’s What to Look Out for This Month, Based on Your Sign
By ZADIE WANG on November 2022
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19): Be extra cautious about your health this month. Your constant agitation could lead to an unwelcome physical response. Aquarius…
The ENL Department Must Be a Priority for ICSD
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2022
ICSD provides an extremely valuable resource for students: the English as aNew Language (ENL) department. Many students come to the district withlimited English proficiency due…
Scheduling Conflicts: Causes and Consequences
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2022
From overlapping classes and forced zero periods to packed rooms and teacher overage, this year has presented numerous scheduling-related issues. While this is an easy…
The Catastrophic Effects of Human Influences on Earth
By ELLIOT PURSER on October 2022
Hearing about climate change catastrophes is exceedingly common in our modern age. Pollution, extinction, drought: it’s just part of our daily lives. Still, our effect…
Juul’s Suits and Settlements
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2022
Juul is an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) company thatmarketed their e-cigarettes, known as vapes, as safealternatives to traditional smoking. The first Juul vape was released in…
Are the Leaf- Eating Caterpillars of New York State Something to Worry About?
By TARAN KNUTSON on October 2022
Ithaca has seen a large population of leaf-eating caterpillars crawling everywhere around town this summer, and an outbreak of spongy moths continues in the state…
World Reacts to Death of Queen Elizabeth II
By MARK KIEFER on October 2022
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland died. She was a bridge to the UK’s…
Ithaca Mayoral Race Intensifies Ahead of November Election
By MUKUND GAUR on October 2022
This fall, three candidates will face off to complete former Mayor Svante Myrick’s term, after the latter announced in early January that he would be…
Controversial Takes: (E-) Reading Platforms
By CLAIRE PARK on October 2022
It is estimated that around twenty three percent of the US population purchases an ebook every year. Ever since the introduction of e-reading platforms in…
Snow Day Calculator Says Zero Percent Chance in New York City
By COCO HAMILTON on October 2022
Snow days hold a special place in everyone’s heart. Maybe you superstitiously flushed an ice cube down the toilet or wore your pajamas inside out…
Society’s Issues With a Female Superhero
By ABBIE TSUI on October 2022
Brie Larson, the actress who plays Captain Marvel, was recently interviewed by Variety about the future of her character, leaving many true fans disappointed with…
Rethinking the Public Address System at IHS
By RUBY ZAWEL on October 2022
Writer’s Note: This article was written in September, 2022. The Tattler acknowledges that changes at IHS may have been implemented by the time of publication.…
You’re Contributing to Homophobia and Transphobia, Whether You Know it or Not
By ZADIE WANG on October 2022
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’ve comeacross plenty of people who have made their anti-gaystance clear. It deeply troubles me that anyone would…
Sleep, Homework, or Friends?
By MIA CHO on October 2022
I bet we have all seen shows or movies with “that” type of high school experience. Mean Girls, Clueless, High School Musical, Never Have I…
The Effects of Sleep, Homework, and Stress on the Student
By MARLEY THOMSON on October 2022
Sleep, homework, and stress: three things that affect highschool and college students the most. Unfortunately, sleep,despite being crucial to function as a student and human…
Thoughts on The Queen
By JAYA BHOJRAJ on October 2022
The Queen is dead.” First disbelief. Then confusion. And then, the internet exploded. Let’s be real, we all thought the Queen was immortal. Videos about…