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…
The Tattler
Excerpt from Lady Lazarus
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
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
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
December Sudoku
December Sudoku: November Solution:
Remember Those New-Year’s Resolutions From Last Year? Well, How Did You Do?
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
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
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)
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…
Recap of the Vice Presidential Debate and Town Halls
Disclaimer: at the time of writing, the results of the 2020 Presidential Election were unknown. On October 7, Americans saw Senator Kamala Harris and Vice…
Cluster of COVID Cases At The White House
Disclaimer: at the time of writing, the results of the 2020 Presidential Election are unknown. As COVID-19’s presence has become common fare for the…
QAnon: Extreme-Right Conspiracy Theory Goes Global
Few conspiracy theories have scaled to the global size that QAnon has achieved within the past few months. Beginning in 2017, an individual under the…
Leaked Tapes Show New Side of Melania Trump
Disclaimer: at the time of writing, the results of the 2020 Presidential Election are unknown. Throughout Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign and his near four-year…
Armenia and Azerbaijan Reignite Conflict
In late September, a longstanding conflict between the nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan was reignited. The dispute revolves around the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region…
A Guide to Taking Your Activism to the Next Level
Activism is an idea that has sparked the imagination of our generation. The social injustices of our time have prompted our generation to push for…
America’s Debates Are Failing Us
On Wednesday, October 7, Kamala Harris and Mike Pence faced off in their first debate. The debate was in stark contrast to the presidential debate,…
Amy Coney Barrett’s Appointment Could Be Disastrous
By way of a narrow Senate vote, the Supreme Court has fallen completely under conservative control. The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg left an empty…
Commentary on the 2006 Tattler: The Electoral College
In November 2006, approximately fourteen years ago, an IHS student named Annette S. wrote an article for the Tattler entitled “The Electoral College: An Anachronism?”…
Online Business 101: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — Part II
Hello, and welcome back to Part II of starting your own online business! Last time, we talked a little bit more about “the basics”: how…
Art for Racial Justice in Ithaca
In August, the Southside Community Center, Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC), and other organizations committed to social justice teamed up to lead the Ithaca community…
Villains! A Review of Madvillainy by MF DOOM and Madlib
Madvillainy, released in 2004, is considered one of hip-hop’s greatest feats, and with good reason. Its eclectic, rough, and often very avant-garde production is something…
“So, uh, what are your plans for next year?” An all-knowing quiz for Seniors who have no clue what to do after graduation
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The #OwnVoices Movement: Diversifying Literature for Young Minds
The publishing world is disproportionately white and male, something that’s been a problem for decades. Publishers have historically pushed away more diverse stories, categorizing all…
A Conversation on Reopening with the Orchestra Director, Mr. Fleischman
Manu Bosteels ‘24: Could you give us an explanation of how you came up with a strategy to teach your orchestra online? Mr. Jonathan…
Shmoop’s Scoop
Troubled Blood: J.K. Rowling’s Prejudice Bleeds Through
Published in September of this year, Troubled Blood is the fifth installment in the Cormoran Strike series, which renowned author J.K. Rowling has been writing…




