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The Rose of Elfsdale
By J. F. Antasy on April 2026
As my axe swings down, so heavy I can barely lift it with my flower-stem arms, I heave a sigh. It’s late morning, and I’m…
Warriors: Blocking Stars
By ERIN HUNTER on April 2026
Contents warning: violence, death. GoGuardian stretched, enjoying the feeling of the sunlight on her dark grey fur. Leaf-fall had only just begun, but the air…
It Doesn’t End With Us (Part 2)
By COLLEEN WHOOVER on April 2026
It’s hard to believe that Chase and I have been dating for a year now. It feels like just yesterday when he first walked over…
Ornithology Feature: Lab of Ornithology Mural
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETERE on April 2026
Right off Route 13, nestled in the Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary, sits the Lab of Ornithology, its wooden and steel architecture blending seamlessly with the…
Ten Things I Can’t Live Without: My IHS Essentials
By FURKAN UYAR on April 2026
1. A Reliable Pencil Sharpener: One with a lid that actually stays on, so your bag doesn’t become a graphite-covered abyss. 2. A Physical Dictionary:…
K-House: New Location? Here’s Some Information (Spoiler Alert: They’re Building a Nation!)
By FRIDA JEFFERIS, MATHILDE VAN OSSELAER on April 2026
On February 17, The Watershed, a local bar, officially relinquished its claim to a lively Commons location over to K-House. K-House, a beloved karaoke bar…
Hall Monitor
By CORNELIA YE on April 2026
“What is your favorite movie of all time?” “Aliens (1986)”– Luke Bradley ’28 “Klaus (2019)”– Colley Sullivan ’28 “Dune: Part Two (2024)” – Hugo Lloyd ’29…
Homelessness in the Ithaca Community
By CLAY HYSJULIEN, ROSEMARY BROTMAN on April 2026
According to a 2024 census, 158,000 out of the 19,867,248 residents of New York state were unhoused—that is almost one percent of the total New…
Get to Know Your Special Education Community: SEPTA
By CAMPBELL WRIGHT on April 2026
Special education at IHS is a combination of support, specialization, and community. However, many students and caregivers still don’t fully understand how those pieces fit…
Wood Chips for the Win
By CHIPPITY CHIP on April 2026
In a stunning and completely life-altering occurrence, Lowe’s has single-handedly created the greatest product to human kind: Wood Chips. Wood Chips are the new, improved,…
What’s in Your Admin’s Bag?
By MR. BREIGLE’S BIRKIN on April 2026
1. A vape: This one was fished out from the depths of a K-Bathroom toilet. It shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does. Obviously it won’t…
Out with the NeeDohs, In with the Popcorn
By POPPY KORNKERNEL on April 2026
No popcorn can compare to the kind sold at movie theaters. The fresh, steaming bucket of popcorn, with each kernel perfectly covered in salt and…
Hall Monitor
By ICSD CANVA PRO SUBSCRIPTION on April 2026
“What is your favorite movie of all time?” “Dodgeball: A True Associate Principal Story (2004)”– Jamie Pritchard ’27 “Phone-Ban: Into the CyberPouch-Verse (2018)”– Julian Bushlow…
With enrollment in ICSD steadily declining in the past decade, teachers end up teaching to more empty chairs than occupied ones. The district now faces…
Letter to the Editor: English Classes, or We Implore You to Read, Write, Listen, Speak, and Think
By LAUREN NORKUS on April 2026
Note: The Tattlerreceived this letter from Lauren Norkus, IHS English Department Leader, in response to Julia Kleinberg’s ’27 article “English Classes, or How to Do…
IHS Students are Tire…d
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2026
The issues of Ithaca High School’s parking lot are obvious and pervasive, but also solvable. Arriving and leaving the school become dreaded parts of parents’,…
How to Boil Water
By FURKAN UYAR on April 2026
What Fancy Adjective You Should Start Using, According to Your Star Sign
By JULIA KLEINBERG on April 2026
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19): Extemporaneous (spoken or done without preparation), for the next time you do something dumb on impulse and need some…
These Two Songs Put Chinese Entertainment on the Map
By LEE CHO on April 2026
Have you heard any Chinese songs in the United States, Canada, Europe, or anywhere else in the world aside from China? Do you know any?…
LACS Lights Up Kulp Auditorium with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
By ZADIE WANG on April 2026
LACS Lights Up Kulp Auditorium with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical By ZADIE WANG Author’s Note: This article contains spoilers for The Lightning…
The Next Musical Is…
By TAKUO KAWATE on April 2026
Have you ever wanted to perform in multiple popular musicals, but never got the chance to? Or maybe you want to see popular musicals but…
IHS to Present 9 to 5: The Musical from April 17 to 19
By ZADIE WANG on April 2026
The IHS Drama Department is over the moon to present its spring musical, 9 to 5: The Musical by Patricia Resnick! 9 to 5 includes…
Girls Wrestling
By CORALLUS MEEKS on March 2026
Wrestling pushes your body and your limits in ways hard to find in many other sports. When you’re up against an opponent, once you get…
Alpine Skiing: Speed vs. Precision in 2026
By FURKAN UYAR on March 2026
Olympic Alpine skiing is basically split into two worlds: speed and technical. The Speed Events These are the adrenaline-pumping races like the downhill and super giant…
Cornell Football: More Than Just a Game
By FURKAN UYAR on March 2026
The Fan Experience For us in Ithaca, Cornell football is the ultimate Saturday vibe. Most people don’t even need to be sports experts to enjoy it.…
Baseball Around The World
By LEE CHO on March 2026
When you think about baseball, you may think about Major League Baseball (MLB). It also may be your go-to because you’re used to the format,…