Dear ICSD Teachers, As the season of Christmas approaches, I often take some time to reflect. And this year you have been on my mind…
The Tattler
Ithaca Bike Share Launches, Giving Ithaca Access to Dockless Electric Bikes
By MARLEY THOMSON on December 2022
Have you ever been stuck walking up one of those endless Ithaca hills, regretting every arduous minute? Have you ever wanted to go somewhere but…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on December 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…
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Non-Western Artist Feature: Lauren Ko’s Culinary Art
By LILY WANG on December 2022
If anyone was ever on the food side of Instagram or YouTube in 2019, I’m sure you saw the extremely beautiful and detailed pies created…
The Case for Children’s Books
By TANIA HAO on December 2022
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gradually made the shift from consuming content targeted at young children to content for young adults. As an avid reader,…
Chocolate Cake Roll Recipe
By BRIDGET TIERNEY on December 2022
This yummy cake roll is a perfect blend of fluffy chocolate sponge, creamy vanilla frosting, and crunchy chocolate bark. It’s my favorite dessert to make…
Just an Intermission: A Wishful, Engaging Debut Album
By ZADIE WANG on December 2022
Note: Zak Kasian uses he/they pronouns. This article uses both pronouns interchangeably. Born and raised in Ithaca, Zak Kasian (’26) has always loved music. Since…
Jordan Peele’s New Movie Was A NOPE for Me
By LORELLI CERVANTES on December 2022
Jordan Peele is a filmmaker known for creating comedy and horror films. His debut movie—Get Out—was released in 2017, and was described by Vox as…
Repatriation: Britain (and all Other Colonizer Countries) Must Return Stolen Art
By HANNAH SHVETS on December 2022
In London’s British Museum you can see beautiful art from all over the world, learn the history of other countries, and admire their creations. Unfortunately,…
Black Panther 2: The New Best MCU Film
By THEO DUFRESNE on December 2022
Going into Wakanda Forever my expectations were virtually non-existent. After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman and Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)…
A Playlist for Walks in the Snow
By VALENTINA LEBRET on December 2022
In my opinion, one of the best things to do in winter is take walks in the snow. Bundled up against the chill, there is…
Sport or Not: Code Red
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY, COLBY BITTNER on December 2022
As many know, Code Red is a highly popular robotics club at IHS. They compete several times throughout the year at regional competitions. Team members…
Controversy in the World Cup
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on December 2022
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, and its biggest event is currently underway. The World Cup is the ultimate soccer competition, where countries pool…
Blood
By LORELLI CERVANTES on December 2022
Trigger warning: Blood, skin picking “Nobody is looking, you are fine, don’t worry, nobody knows.” Everyone is staring, they all know, they can see through…
The Vent
By LORELLI CERVANTES on December 2022
Imagine you’re sitting in a library, working on learning Morse code. Getting overwhelmed with studying, you close your eyes and everything goes quiet. Nobody is…
Anger
By RUBY ZAWEL on December 2022
Contains mention of homophobia Before Today I will no longer sit quietly in fear of your retaliation. Today I will say something to remind the…
The train car is tense. The people in the rows fairly sparkle with quiet nervousness. They don’t look at each other. Everyone is traveling alone,…
Persona of the Month: Mother Jones
By RUBY ZAWEL on December 2022
Mary Harris Jones (1837-1930), known as “Mother Jones” to many, was a prominent American activist who led countless strikes against the mining industry and child…
December Events
By Tattler Webmaster on December 2022
Dec. 6 5:30pm Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling v. Binghamton @ IHS Q Gym 6:30pm Boys Varsity Wrestling v. Binghamton @ IHS Q Gym Dec. 7…
Meet the Snorks
By Tattler Webmaster on December 2022
Name: Matricia Revas Snork Occupation: School Nurse Biography: Matricia is the youngest daughter of Albert. She was born in 1981 and attended Syracuse University for…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2022
Cool 🙂 Cafeteria Staff IHS Sleigh Ride Wearing a Beret Bake Sales Chocolate Milk Turtlenecks <10000 minutes on Spotify wrapped Four consecutive five day weeks…
What Winter Activity Will You Do?
By HANNAH SHVETS on December 2022
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): Good job, Scorpios! If you are reading this, that means that you managed to make it through last month…
Dahmer and the Morality of True Crime
By COCO HAMILTON on November 2022
Trigger warnings: Mentions of cannibalism, serial killers, racism, and homophobia. The morbidity of true crime has an undeniable allure, as evident in the countless podcasts,…
Students Need More Information About 504 Plans
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2022
It is the responsibility of ICSD to provide support for all students, including neurodivergent students and students with disabilities. The district primarily does this through…
IHS Needs to Learn to Prioritize Health
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2022
With a virulent cold, the flu, and Covid creating a perfect storm, classrooms are regularly filled with the familiar sounds of coughing and sniffling. However,…
The 10/11 Board of Education Meeting
By MUKUND GAUR on November 2022
This month, the Board of Education (BoE) met on October 11. BoE meetings begin with a public comment session, where any community member can speak,…