I didn’t need to sit— I could’ve gone on Soldiered forward folded my shoulder as it got colder and colder The bench didn’t need me—…
The Tattler
Do you remember the soft spring breeze? And how we sprawled on the grass and drank frosty lemonade out of chipped mugs, and how we…
How Will Your Sign Stay Warm This Month?
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): You think winter clothes are for suckers and instead will choose to wear four or five layered T-shirts. It…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool 🙂 “Now and Then” Water towers Anacondas Papa’s Freezeria Straws Anything with “crypto” in it Cleaning mouse traps Soggy cereal Ticks Uncool 🙁
Supporting Students Means Supporting School Counselors
Whether it’s applying to jobs and postsecondary options, seeking scholarships, or navigating our academic and social lives, students have a lot on our plates. As…
The Uncertain Future of Cornell’s Relationship to Ithaca
On September 19, over one hundred community members, Cornell University students, staff, and faculty gathered at Ho Plaza, calling for an increase in the university’s…
The End of an Era: The Smithsonian Zoo Bids Farewell to Its Three Giant Pandas
For over half a century, the Giant Panda Exhibit has stood as a cornerstone of the Smithsonian National Zoo. Since their historic arrival in the…
The Rollout of Reusable Sporks in ICSD – A Step Toward Waste Reduction
ICSD’s cafeterias use approximately 268,740 single-use spoons and forks every year, according to Beth Krause, director of the ICSD Child Nutrition Program. A combined effort…
The Lifeguard Shortage in New York City: How Corruption, Greed, and Union Shenanigans May Be the Explanation
New York City is home to the largest lifeguard organization in the United States. Over 1,300 guards patrol the fourteen miles of beach and fifty-three…
Prime Minister Modi and Bharat
In early September, the G20 Summit was held in India. The summit of about twenty countries meet annually to discuss global issues and strengthen national…
News Bites ZADIE WANG
Mississippi State University Choral Director Charged with Embezzlement By ZADIE WANG Choral Director Gary Packwood of Mississippi State University has been charged with sending thirty-nine…
What’s the Point of … Procrastination?
Admit it—you are procrastinating something right now. To make you feel a little less guilty, so am I, as I have had lots of time…
Honest Reviews on Your Favorite Candies
As Halloween is just around the corner, many of us will find ourselves gazing at the endless rows of candy in most stores. But, as…
An Age-Old Question Revisited: Cereal or Milk First?
Here to weigh in on the popular debate of which ingredient goes in the bowl first when enjoying some cereal with milk are Natalie Patrone…
The truth behind UGGs: What are you really buying?
CW: Mention of animal abuse Im sure you’ve heard of the quite popular Australian boot company called “UGG.” They’ve been around for a pretty long…
STEM Feature of the Month: Brainless Jellyfish
Jellyfish. I think of them as these cute blob-like creatures that passively float across the ocean’s surface. I never would’ve thought that they could think…
Restaurant Review: Tacos CDMX
In the heart of downtown Ithaca lies what I can confidently call the best taco place in the state. Originally operating from a small metal…
New IHS Staff Spotlight
A new school year comes with new staff here at IHS. As we embark on another year full of learning, we have many new wonderful…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
The Horrifying Etymology of “Sardonic”
We all know that look: the mocking smile, the raised eyebrow, the dry tone of voice. Best exemplified by authors like David Sedaris and Fran…
Hall Monitor
“What is the craziest thing you’ve seen at IHS?”
IHS German Exchange Fosters Cultural Connections
This past summer, about twenty IHS German students spent three weeks in the city of Tuttlingen in southwest Germany, studying the language while completely immersing…
The Injustices Behind Your Farm Fresh Foods
In our increasingly mechanized world, sustainable, equitable, and humane agriculture is a growing issue. I was born and raised on a small family farm in…
Non-Western Artist Feature: Alexia Webster
For photographer Alexia Webster, her most treasured photos are ones of her family. Growing up in South Africa, Webster says that “apartheid loomed large over…
Roman Abramovich’s Hidden Billion-Dollar Art Collection
In an undisclosed location on the other side of the world, there is a private collection of art that could surpass many notable museums. This…
Halloween Playlist for Actual Witches/Wizards
I scoured Spotify to make the ultimate alternative Halloween playlist (you’re welcome). Here are just some of my favorites:
IHS Girls Varsity Wrestling
Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from the June 2023 issue, where it was cut off due to a printing error. They deserve it.”…