I have been a fan of Roxane Gay since fifth grade and I don’t actually remember why; I just remember starting sixth grade and when…
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Folklore: A Thoughtful Album By Taylor Swift
By JINHO PARK on September 2020
In a tranquil corner next to the windows of my fifth grade classroom, there were comfortable beanbags, where my friends and I dawdled. There, away…
An Anti-Racist Reading List
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on September 2020
Recently, the Black Lives Matter movement has seen a surge in visibility and popularity. If you’re a supporter interested in educating yourself and keeping up…
Shmoop’s Scoop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on September 2020
Ten Prompts to Beat Writer’s Block
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on September 2020
Write a story inspired by a favorite song, using specific lyrics, ideas, or the mood. Contrapuntal poems combine two (or more) separate poems by…
Rainforest Syllabary
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on September 2020
Aboriginal birds call, daylight erupts, Feeding green herbs in jungles. Kinkajous leap, mandrills navigate opportunistically. Panthers quite relish sunlight that unlocks vivacious worlds, Xenophilically yearning…
September 2020 Haiku Contest
By ANYA KRAMER, AVA NORMAN on September 2020
Haiku By ANYA KRAMER The birds aren’t aware Of quarantines or COVID They just look for worms ______________________________ Haiku By AVA NORMAN …
September Surrealio
By ETHAN CARLSON on September 2020
September Sudoku
By ETHAN CARLSON on September 2020
September Sudoku: June Solution:
What Did You Do This Summer? Perhaps This Horoscope Will Know!
By ETHAN CARLSON on September 2020
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22): Admit it, you stayed at home. We all did. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22): You read so…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2020
Cool Black Lives Matter Wearing a mask Registering to vote Capybaras Sweater weather Everyday is pajama day Homework No back to school shopping Not seeing…
Statement from the Editorial Board
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2020
In recent weeks, the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others have sparked protests throughout the United States. The Tattler Editorial…
Education has been a uniquely interactive experience in the past, with communication and copresence forming effective student-teacher dynamics. With the current pandemic, it has become…
Students Gather to Voice Experiences With Racism at IHS
By FRANCES KLEMM on June 2020
Black Lives Matter has erupted as a global movement in the weeks following the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by…
Citizen’s Arrest and Racial Profiling’s Role in the Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
By HANNAH SHVETS on June 2020
Recent events have sparked outrage over the concept of citizen’s arrest and its often racist connotation. A citizen’s arrest is when a non-law enforcement individual…
Distance Learning at Ithaca High School
By HANNAH SHVETS on June 2020
As of April 13, ICSD students have been receiving their education through Distance Learning 2.0. Students at IHS have expressed varied opinions about this system…
The 4/28 and 5/12 Board of Education Meetings
By ALEXANDER YOO on June 2020
As the coronavirus situation continues to develop, the Board of Education (BoE) is still holding regular bi-weekly meetings, fully open to the public. As is…
Rising Discrimination Against Asian Population
By KATIE LIN on June 2020
Coronavirus is known by several names, including COVID-19, the virus, and commonly “‘Rona” on social media. More controversial names include the Ching Chong virus, the…
The coronavirus has left no facet of our life as Americans untouched. It has swept across our country and left over 100,000 Americans dead, close…
Institutional Performance Review
By HEEWON AHN on June 2020
As the world readjusted itself in a matter of a few weeks, nearly every government, business, and nonprofit has been forced to provide their services…
Give Your Textbook a Look
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on June 2020
There I was, procrastinating on my homework as usual. Feeling immense boredom and not in the mood for a YouTube session, I thought of what…
Pandemic Predictions
By FRANCES KLEMM on June 2020
Nobody knows for sure when the Coronavirus pandemic that has overturned everyone’s lives will end, but that doesn’t mean we can’t guess! Read IHS student…
How to Celebrate PRIDE in Quarantine
By FRANCES KLEMM on June 2020
This year marks the 50th anniversary of PRIDE. Even though you cannot celebrate PRIDE month surrounded by real people, that does not mean virtual celebrations…
100 Things to Do During Coronacation
By DOROTHY HAMILTON on June 2020
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Arts and Crafts Ideas for Quarantine
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on June 2020
Now that we’re all stuck at home for most of the day, it’s a great time to develop our artistic skills, pick up a new…
Shmoop’s Coop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on June 2020
Quarantine Movie Watchlist
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on June 2020
I think it’s safe to say that a lot of us have more free time at home now than we’ve had in a while. With…