Greta Gerwig’s 2019 reimagining of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is a fragmented ode to the story that so many little women grew up on.…
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Star Wars Episode IX: A Spoiler-Free Review
By HEEWON AHN on February 2020
The saga finally comes to an end. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker was released into theatres at the tail-end of 2019, marking…
Liverpool: A Team of Future Legends
By JINHO PARK on February 2020
The date? April 27, 2014. The setting? Anfield, the home of one of England’s most illustrious clubs, Liverpool. Liverpool are playing Chelsea. Liverpool are first…
Valentine
By ANNA WESTWIG on February 2020
The bees creep along the doorframe, golden-lacquered wings brushing the corners of chipped, white paint. The gentle rasp of their wings, tucked tight against…
Not My President
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on February 2020
An Anti-Love Poem Misogynist, ableist, floundering brute, He makes people fear a white man in a suit. He’s vile and heinous, a villain at large,…
Dedicated to My Shower Gel
By RAIA GUTMAN on February 2020
Cucumber and melon I feel tied to the earth with a heap of you on my fingers. I haven’t eaten melon since summer, cucumber I…
February 2020 Haiku Contest
By LELAND XU, MAYA BLANCHARD on February 2020
Winner: Censorship By MAYA BLANCHARD Sometimes [redacted] And then I [redacted], but [redacted] and . . . yeah _____________________________ Other Submissions: …
Well, It’s Halfway Through the School Year. What Have You Learned?
By ETHAN CARLSON on February 2020
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): To NOT finish your homework the period before it’s due. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20): Adjusting to 5…
Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2020
Cool The curve on the Physics C midterm. Parasite movie Valentine’s Day candy Halfway through the school year! The suspense of waiting on regular decision…
2020 Literary Issue
By Tattler Editor-in-Chief on January 2020
Editorial: Mental Health: Not Just Somebody Else’s Problem
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2019
“At times I think I’m no good at all,” is what 42 percent of ICSD students believe according to a survey conducted by the Tompkins…
Recap of the November 12 Board of Education Meeting
By ALEXANDER YOO, SEOJIN LEE on December 2019
The November 12 Board of Education meeting had by far the largest number of public participants of any meeting so far this year. The meeting…
Spurious Statistics Under Scrutiny
By HEEWON AHN on December 2019
In the last issue of The Tattler, many readers were concerned (if not surprised) by the alarming statistics regarding the state of students’ mental health…
Let’s Go Metric!
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on December 2019
The United States is so unique—but in some ways, I wish it was a little less so. We are one of the only three countries…
The Problem With Open-Mindedness
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on December 2019
Being open-minded can enrich our knowledge of the world around us, but it can also come at a cost: losing your own mind. Unfortunately, my…
Analysis of the Fifth Democratic Debate
By FRANCES KLEMM on December 2019
Going into the fifth Democratic Debate, the stage had already changed. Julian Castro did not make the cut, and Beto O’Rourke dropped out. On top…
Twelve Things You Should Do During Winter Break
By KATIE LIN on December 2019
Winter break, the long-awaited time of the school year that lets students rest and give them the strength to ace their midterms during the holiday…
Teacher Feature: Suzanne Nussbaum (Part 2)
By ANNA WESTWIG on December 2019
Last month, I interviewed Latin teacher Suzanne Nussbaum with a series of questions centered around her early life and how she came to be a…
I Am a Mental Health Warrior
By MELANIE WIRTZ on December 2019
Content warning: This story mentions self-harm and suicide. Active Minds Club is a place for students to meet and talk freely and safely about mental…
DIY Gift Ideas
By MJ STUELKE on December 2019
With the holidays approaching, we’re going to be thinking more and more about gifts that we can get our loved ones and friends. But of…
Hall Monitor: What is the Worst Holiday Gift You’ve Ever Received?
By JEFFERSON SHENG, JUSTIN HEITZMAN on December 2019
“Socks, I guess.” Joshua Ha ‘20 “My sister gave me a pillowcase with Tom Hiddleston on it for Christmas.” Abigail Leonard ‘22 …
Recipe Review: Curry Puffs from Tasty
By MJ STUELKE on December 2019
Curry Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil ½ medium white onion, diced 1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1…
The Worst Songs To Die To
By WILL THOMAS on December 2019
Throughout the history of music, there have certainly been amazing songs and bands galore. There have also been awful songs that can ruin your day…
Cute Things to Do for Your Pets During the Holidays
By MJ STUELKE on December 2019
Highway 13 Revisited: Bob Dylan at Ithaca College
By LELAND XU, RYAN CUNNINGHAM on December 2019
When one goes to a Paul McCartney concert, the audience member usually knows what they’re getting themselves into; McCartney will play hits that the majority…
Two Perspectives on Jane Yolen’s Mapping the Bones
By ADOWYN ERNSTE, ANNA WESTWIG on December 2019
The year is 1942, and Chaim and Gittel, Polish twins, are forced from their beautiful home and made to live in the Łódź Ghetto. Their…
Twelve Days of Christmas Films
By FRANCES KLEMM on December 2019
Each of these films has a special part in every holiday season. I hope that, regardless of what holidays you celebrate or don’t celebrate during…