On March 11, 2020, former film producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to twenty-three years in prison on one count of rape and one count of…
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Recap of the 2/25 and 3/10 Board of Education Meetings
By ALEXANDER YOO on April 2020
The February 25 and March 10 Board of Education meetings contained several important topics. The February meeting had one public comment, but with little content,…
April Fools’ Etiquette
By HEEWON AHN on April 2020
As the inevitable day of mischief looms closer by the day, many of us may already be taking advantage of our newfound free time to…
Interview With Margaux Deverin on the Ithaca High School Spring Musical, High School Musical
By VICKY LU on April 2020
Ithaca High School’s production of High School Musical was set to run on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of April; 7:00 pm on the 3rd…
Life Isn’t a Highway: A Reflection on an Iconic Movie From My Childhood
By ZACHARY FOLEY on April 2020
When I initially watched Cars back in 2006, I liked the movie because there were cool animated cars doing fun things. I recently rewatched Cars…
The Continuing Story of David Borden
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on April 2020
As the final sounds echoed in the hall, Borden listened to it fade with mixed emotions. He later reflected, “When I played the last note…
Movie Review: Weathering With You
By AIDAN FOLEY, LELAND XU on April 2020
Following the massive financial and critical success of his 2016 movie, Your Name., Japanese animation director and screenwriter Makoto Shinkai quickly became a household name,…
On February 21, 2020, BTS released the long-awaited debut of their most recent album, Map of the Soul: 7. Not long after, on March 1,…
Editorial: In Isolation, We Are Not Alone
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2020
For at least a month, thousands of students will be more alone than they perhaps ever have. If they abide by social distancing, which is…
Shmoop’s Scoop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on April 2020
Understanding Manchester City’s UEFA Ban
By ETHAN CARLSON on April 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all major European soccer leagues and competitions including the Champions League and Europan League have been suspended and it…
WINNER: Come On, People! By LOUISA MILLER-OUT A virus is running amok Yet our government seems to be stuck How long will it be Till…
Tsunami
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on April 2020
I have seen the end of the world Where the cold, crisp waters of the Atlantic Collide with the warm, churning Pacific The land drops…
The History of April Fools’
By KYLIE CHARLES on April 2020
In a faraway land of wonder and mischief existed a troll whose mother refused to let him out of the cave. She said, “You’re far…
As the Sun Falls
By ANNA WESTWIG on April 2020
The sun falls like a silk canopy, Draping itself over the pines, Dripping black gloss on the crow, Teasing the frost crystals Into liquid. Those…
April Surrealio
By ETHAN CARLSON on April 2020
Can This Horoscope Predict the Future? Probably Not, But Might as Well Try!
By ETHAN CARLSON on April 2020
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19): By 2023, you’re probably going to have changed the lightbulbs in your house. Taurus (Apr 20 – May…
The 2020 Republican Field
By THE RATTLER NEWS NETWORK on April 2020
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece for the Tattler’s April Fools’ issue As the Democratic primaries eliminate one prominent unknown politician for months on…
Future AP Classes
By TOTALLY REAL COLLEGE BOARD on April 2020
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece for the Tattler’s April Fools’ issue The following message has been sent from the Totally Real College Board…
Nine O’Clock on a Saturday: A Playlist
By PUKAS OHTA on April 2020
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece for the Tattler’s April Fools’ issue Music is dead. Just like many things in the world today,…
Notorious Denim Cobras Strike Again
By O. RATS on April 2020
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece for the Tattler’s April Fools’ issue A second infestation has struck at the very heart of our fair…
IHS To Replace Staircases with Slides
By THE JASON TRUMBLE FAN CLUB on April 2020
Disclaimer: This is a satirical piece for the Tattler’s April Fools’ issue In a survey the Ithaca High School (IHS) Student Council sent out…
The 1/28 and 2/11 Board Meetings
By ALEXANDER YOO on March 2020
The 1/28 and 2/11 Board of Education meetings had a few interesting moments. As always, some of the more intriguing topics came up during the…
Trump Acquitted of Two Impeachment Charges by Senate
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on March 2020
On February 5, 2020, President Donald Trump was acquitted by the US Senate of abusing his power and obstructing Congress. He had previously been impeached…
The Ninth Democratic Debate
By FRANCES KLEMM on March 2020
The ninth Democratic debate was a political battle that lasted an intense two hours. Earlier debates were informational and became repetitive, but the ninth debate,…
Mamba in Memoriam: Kobe Bryant
By WILL THOMAS on March 2020
When Kobe Bryant perished in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020 at the age of 41, the basketball world erupted. Kobe was an inspiration,…
Lindy’s Cheesecake Review
By MJ STUELKE on March 2020
Lindy’s Cheesecake Serves 8 – 12 For the Crust 1 cup flour 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp. lemon…