What role does culture play in this polarized moment in US history? On February 8, 2026, the Super Bowl halftime show gave us a glimpse…
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Tomlin Steps Down as Steelers’ Head Coach
By KATE THOMAS on February 2026
After a first-round blowout against the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin stepped down. But he’s not leaving for another team; after nineteen…
IHS Boys Hockey Sticks it to Saratoga
By KATE THOMAS on February 2026
Ahead of their senior night game against Saratoga, I interviewed Mason Gabriel ’26 and Ansel Cosgrove ’26 on their season and hopes for the night.…
Record-Breaking Prices Set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
By LEA TESCHL on February 2026
Excitement is rising as the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup draws near. It’s set to start in June, but the prices…
Controversial Takes: Skinny or Baggy Jeans?
By MIA CHO, VIVIAN JIANG on February 2026
Skinny and baggy jeans; two very different styles of jeans, of two very different decades. Skinny jeans peaked around the mid-2000s to early 2010s, while…
Where the Problems with Social Media Truly Lie
By SOPHIE TEMPLIER on February 2026
There are many downsides and problems with social media, with just as many reasons to back them up. However, the real problems lie much deeper,…
An Argument for the Preservation of Marriage Equality in the United States
By NORA GREENSPUN on February 2026
Approximately half of today’s adolescents who claim an LGBTQ+ identity report being estranged from at least one family member, according to a study done in…
A Guide to Managing Your Busy Schedule
By LEE CHO on February 2026
As a high school student, your schedule is probably packed with tons of activities you tend to do on a daily basis. One goal you…
Why You Should Stop Underestimating Sleep
By JAIDA BURKE on February 2026
Staying up late to do homework might be seen as dedication or discipline, but it is likely undermining your productivity and performance. Many students often…
Don’t Slip Up: Why Snow Tires Matter More Than You Think
By FURKAN UYAR on February 2026
Snow tires are more important than many people realize, especially during winter. When the roads are icy or covered in snow, regular or all-season tires…
Education Without Representation
By CORALLUS MEEKS on February 2026
Since the school board’s decisions most directly and profoundly shape students’ daily lives, it is highly suitable to give students a voice in their governance,…
Your Superpower According to Your Star Sign
By MATHILDE VAN OSSELAER on February 2026
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): You always love staying busy, but lucky for you, it’s never a problem! You can stop time on command,…
Tiny Love Story: Midnight Snacks
By ZADIE WANG on February 2026
Author’s Note: This work is inspired by the “Tiny Love Story” column that originated in the New York Times. My father has always known when…
Cayuga Medical Nurses Form Union Amid Mounting Staffing Concerns
By CHRIS ERRICHIELLO on February 2026
On December 3, the nurses of the Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) announced their unionization in the wake of understaffing, cutback benefits, and the lack of…
District Approves New Safety Plan
By ACE DUFRESNE on February 2026
Content warning: school emergencies. In accordance with a New York State mandate, ICSD approved a new district safety plan at its January 13 Board of…
Hurricane Melissa’s Effect on Jamaica’s Schools
By CHARLOTTE POLLAK on February 2026
Hurricane Melissa was one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, hitting Jamaica in late October as a Category Five hurricane. The storm claimed…
Green Policies Challenged by Federal Pressures
By ELI WARSHOF on February 2026
Faced with rising energy costs and pressure from the federal government, New York State appears to be compromising on its climate goals. Specifically, the Department…
Data Center Planned for Lansing
By ELI WARSHOF on February 2026
Maryland-based technology company TeraWulf is vying to open a data center in Lansing. The center, planned on the site of Milliken Station, a decommissioned coal…
America’s Delayed Nuclear Age
By JACK PIERETTI on February 2026
The power of the atom entered the public consciousness through its use at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a legacy that continues to shape how it is…
The Rich and Colorful Traditions and Superstitions of Chinese New Year
By OLIVIA HAO on February 2026
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, has been celebrated for thousands of years and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. Typically, Chinese…
A Year in Bingo Squares
By ZADIE WANG on February 2026
On New Year’s Eve 2024, my family and I swapped out the traditional New Year’s resolutions for a new approach to self-improvement: a five-by-five bingo…
The Story of Real Life Cupid
By YUTHIKA TARAK AZMEERA on February 2026
The origin of Valentine’s Day takes us to third-century Rome. During this time period, Rome was going through religious turmoil, with many Romans converting to…
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By ZADIE KOLODJI on February 2026
I want all my drawings backI shouldn’t have given them to you It’s not like I owed you anythingI had already paid my dues I…
When Nothing Rushes In
By CAMPBELL WRIGHT on February 2026
When nothing rushes in to meet youmorning loosening into afternoon, time unbuttoning itself without asking, The day holds its breath with you.Light drifts across the…
The School Board Can’t Listen If Students Don’t Speak: An Analysis of What Happens at BoE Public Comment Sessions
By OREN MILDER on February 2026
This past year, there have been many calls for the ICSD Board of Education (BoE) to listen to student voices and to value student input.…
The Longest Night
By THEODORE CUSKER on February 2026
On this frozen, most clouded day,From far away, from far away,Thus much let me now, at least, say;On this olden, most fleeting day,I feel no…