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…
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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…
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Should Finally Mark the End of the Monarchy
By HANNAH SHVETS on October 2022
As British and American civilians alike mourn the death of Elizabeth II, I’m here to remind you about the darker things she represented and stood…
What Are Our Recent Tattler Board Graduates Up To?
By LILY WANG on October 2022
During the first months of a new school year, I was interested to see how our most recent graduates were doing. I reached out to…
Learning a Second Language: Adventures at Middlebury Language Schools
By COLBY BITTNER on October 2022
As a rebellious teenager with too much free time, I was desperate to find a way out of my house for the summer. In my…
Check Your Source: The Origin of … Jack o’ Lanterns
By ADDIE HITZ on October 2022
Like many things, once you think about the process ofmaking a Jack o’ Lantern, it’s a little strange. Hollowing outgourds to carve faces in them…
A Personal View of California’s Persisting Climate Crisis
By MARLEY THOMSON on October 2022
This past summer I had the wonderful opportunity to visitmy favorite place in the United States: Los Angeles,California. I love Los Angeles because of its…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on October 2022
Friends come and go, the seasons change, and thus a newarchivist takes her place at The Tattler. I’ve always been along-time enjoyer of history, and…
Overage at IHS: When Will this Wreck End?
By HANNAH SHVETS on October 2022
ICSD has been facing teacher and staff shortages for several years and the problem is continuing into the 2022-2023 school year. IHS is in a…
Catch the Last Two Weekends of the Friends of the Library Book Sale!
By RUBY LAROCCA on October 2022
There isn’t a lot going on in Ithaca, admittedly, but we’vegot a few cool places and events. The Farmers’ Market ispretty charming; Porchfest is dope;…
The Emmys: Recapped
By KATE THOMAS on October 2022
Without the interest from last year on how they wouldproceed during COVID, the 74th Primetime EmmyAwards have little to attract viewers. With a few emot-ional…
If You’re Not Listening to these Queer Artists, I Don’t Know What You’re Doing
By ZADIE WANG on October 2022
You may have heard of Pride Month in June, but did youknow October is Queer History Month? In honor of this,I’ve compiled a list of…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Peach Momoko
By NATALIE PATRONE on October 2022
In a predominantly white, male-led field such as the comic bookindustry, it is both refreshing and exciting when a non-western female artist gains popularity. In…
Feeding the Soul: Why Humans Need Zombies
By RUBY LAROCCA on October 2022
In the majority of zombie films, we see what Thomas Hobbeswould call a return to the state of nature: what effect thedissolution of institutions (hospitals,…
Don’t Worry Darling: Hit or Miss?
By HANNAH SHVETS on October 2022
When I heard there was going to be a movie with both Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, I was ecstatic. The drama surrounding this movie…
Season Predictions for the 2022 NFL Season
By WILL THOMAS on October 2022
The NFL season is upon us, and with it all the intrigue it brings. Which teams will make the playoffs? Who will fall flat? The…
The 2022 U.S. Open: One for the Record Books
By LILY WANG on October 2022
This year’s US Open Tennis Championships is one that willforever be written in history. We saw the end of an era,with legend Serena Williams stepping…
A Lifetime of Loss
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on October 2022
From 2000 to 2017 the Buffalo Bills did not make the playoffsonce. In that same span of time, they had just two winningseasons. To put…
Blueberry Soda and Arugula
By TANIA HAO on October 2022
Mango sticky rice on a dockEvenings crayon-streaked orangeBoxes of fragile sun-kissed raspberriesCurtains drawn on sleepy afternoonsSmall black cat with yellow eyesCar rides surrounded by tree-covered…