The following two pieces were written by US History students in the classes of Ms. Kautz and Mr. Heiland, as part of a project on…
The Tattler
In the picture, a symbol and various vegetables are drawn. The symbol represents the tribes and the vegetables represent the Three Sisters—corn, squash, and beans.…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on November 2022
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…
Swift’s Disappointing New Album
By MINA BARLAS on November 2022
On October 21, worldwide pop sensation Taylor Swift released her much awaited album, Midnights. She explained how she wrote these songs on thirteen sleepless nights,…
Blonde: The Exploitation and Sexualization of Marilyn Monroe
By COCO HAMILTON on November 2022
Trigger warnings: mentions of sexual assault, miscarraige, forced abortion, and child abuse When you search Marilyn Monroe on the internet, the first results you’ll get…
The Price of Fame and Fandoms
By KATIE HARRINGTON TENNEY on November 2022
It’s no secret that celebrities have transfixed the minds of the media and fans for decades, but it is also known that many publications and…
Art Classes at IHS That you Should Take: Part 1
By HANNAH SHVETS on November 2022
The sheer amount of art classes offered at IHS is astounding, ranging from visual art classes to music and to theater. These classes aren’t just…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Marina Abramović – The Mother of Modern Conceptual and Performance Art
By ADDIE HITZ on November 2022
Arguably one of the most misunderstood art forms is that of performance art. Performance art is usually a live performance or exhibition done by an…
An Explosive Fist Bump: A NOPE Review
By WILL THOMAS on November 2022
NOPE, filmmaker Jordan Peele’s third film, is a pretty damn good movie. The film stars Daniel Kaluyaa and Keke Palmer as siblings whose family descends…
It’s Time to Stop Judging Swift
By ABBIE TSUI on November 2022
Taylor Swift, an eleven time Grammy award winner, released her new album, Midnights on October 21, 2022. Swift’s true fans have been waiting for this…
Anti-Racism in Sports: NBA vs. NHL
By EMERSON COLLINS on November 2022
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…
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…