I don’t remember Obama being elected—I was three in 2008, and seven in 2012 —but I do remember an America with Obama as President. I…
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Misinformation on Social Media is a Pressing Problem
By MUKUND GAUR on December 2020
Should social media companies moderate their content, and if so, how can they best limit the spread of misinformation? On October 15, Twitter and Facebook…
I Love Milk
By JINHO PARK on December 2020
My mom used to say, “Jinho! Drink some milk! Don’t you want strong bones?” When I was a toddler, I would nod in agreement. At…
Revisiting Roe v. Wade
By SIRAN “JAY” JIA on December 2020
In 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in an 7-2 decision that a woman had a constitutional right to abortion, a right…
Evergreens and Toilet Bowl Brushes: A Short History of Christmas Trees
By MANU BOSTEELS on December 2020
Where did the tradition of chopping down an evergreen to decorate it with tinsel and lights originate? The myth goes that Saint Boniface, an English…
A Conversation With SAINT KID
By JINHO PARK on December 2020
Kii Kinsella ‘22, better known as SAINT KID, is a talented singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who has recently enjoyed success for his singles such…
Emily in Paris: Très Cliché, Très Charmant
By MAYA BLANCHARD on December 2020
It seems like every time I go on Netflix these days, they’ve come out with a new obscure, eight-episode original TV show. It’s always a…
Meet Your Student Government Officers for the 2020-2021 School Year
By DOROTHY HAMILTON on December 2020
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SAINT KID Music Review
By JINHO PARK on December 2020
Known for being a musician in a school full of students, SAINT KID is not afraid to be different—he is not afraid to act like…
The Odyssey Bookstore: Paradise for the Mind
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on December 2020
One gloomy Sunday afternoon, I crossed the street from Press Bay Alley, turning the collar of my wool coat up against the wind. A beautifully…
Shmoop’s Scoop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on December 2020
Party Favors by Sir Chloe: A Review
By SILVER VINCENT-FARIS on December 2020
Indie rock band Sir Chloe has become something of an internet phenomenon over the past year. Their first song, Animal, debuted on February 28, 2019,…
Missing Me
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on December 2020
We’ve spent hours upon hours clearing out the attic, and if I see another dusty old table or broken snow globe I think I’m gonna…
Silvae Solae
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on December 2020
I remember what I uttered On that evening in the garden When the moon shone bright as ever When the roses turned to stone …
Snowglobe
By ELLA AVGAR on December 2020
I trudge along. Wind and snow surround me. The path shakes and I slip, moonlight disappearing. But, in the sky, there is no moon. Only…
Pass It Along Column
By ALICE BURKE, TANIA HAO on December 2020
There was once a man named Harold Norman. Despite his wealth and lifetime supply of expired pickles, Harold was unhappy. He was finally free, and…
Writing Prompts
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on December 2020
Write a poem or short story about something that disappears so gradually that its loss isn’t noticed until too late. Write a climatic scene from…
Dear Lover
By RAIA GUTMAN on December 2020
On the twelfth of December, It will have been eight months. I ceased more than I started eight months ago — Stopped pretending I don’t…
Excerpt from Lady Lazarus
By RAIA GUTMAN on December 2020
On Wednesday, we went to a state park, and again, Rhiannon was in my group. Reaching a cliff’s edge after an hour hike, I noticed…
Out at the Edge
By LILY GROVER on December 2020
Out at the edge, Where the stars barely shine, Some say there’s a door. I have heard of a door, One that’s not quite…
December 2020 Haiku Contest
By ALICE BURKE, ANNA FULBRIGHT, CARLA MARTINEZ, EMMA POLLOCK, FIONA KENNEDY, JACKSON YAGGIE, JAMES ROBERTSON, LEANN ZHU on December 2020
Winner: Haiku By ALICE BURKE Like raindrops on glass, My thoughts are tiny and slow, Too small to think straight. ______________________________ Haiku By ANNA…
December Surrealio
By ETHAN CARLSON on December 2020
December Sudoku
By ETHAN CARLSON on December 2020
December Sudoku: November Solution:
Remember Those New-Year’s Resolutions From Last Year? Well, How Did You Do?
By ETHAN CARLSON on December 2020
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): It’s not very easy to be a better person in this social climate. Am I right? Capricorn (Dec…
Coolness Spectrum
By ETHAN CARLSON on December 2020
Cool Canceled January Regents We still “technically” have snow days Teachers not assigning homework over breaks Dr. Fauci confirms Santa is immune to COVID-19 Zoom…
The Tattler’s View On the IPD’s Misconduct: Ithaca Must Defund and Divest
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2020
The Tattler Editorial Board condemns all forms of police brutality; in particular, we condemn the recent actions of the Ithaca Police Department. On October 22,…
Editorial: Me And My Illicit Lover (My Screen)
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2020
I stare into the glowing window of my laptop. My eyes now strain to read every word on the screen. The endless queue of tabs…