For me, one of the most awkward parts of art is finding reference photos. I always feel weird using other people’s photos as references, but…
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Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
By WILL THOMAS on November 2019
It’s easily the greatest sports debate of all-time: MJ or LeBron? His Airness or the King? Air Jordan or The Kid from Akron? It will…
Minthe and Kore
By MJ STUELKE on November 2019
“Minthe!” I opened my eyes at the sound of my name. The day was bright and sunny, with a sweet-scented breeze carrying flower petals across…
No One Makes Haiku Anymore
By LELAND XU on November 2019
I read a book on Haiku for this? Validate, please, my existence.
A Nontraditional Thanksgiving
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on November 2019
It’s Thursday, November 28. My immediate family, several grandparents, and a jolly bunch of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends have all convened under…
Tangerine
By ANNA WESTWIG on November 2019
We held the tangerine like a question behind our teeth; an orange globe of sun balanced on our tongue, shards of light splintering out into…
Peaches
By ANNA WESTWIG on November 2019
Fruit is the thing with innocence— so it’s odd that we call it flesh. Holding with hands—omnipotence— children of farmers away from the thresh …
Madame la Guillotine
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on November 2019
I’m set to go, my blade is raised Around me, jaws have dropped, My lover lets go of my string. Voilà, a heart is stopped.…
How Do You Prepare for Tests? If You Don’t Have a Strategy, This Horoscope Does!
By ETHAN CARLSON on November 2019
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): You have too many tests already. You just wing them all at this point. Sagittarius (Nov 22 –…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2019
CoolThanksgiving BreakDaylight saving time (+1 hour!)Thanksgiving leftoversBlack Friday: Hail consumerism!The leaves are fallingNot knowing how to cook a turkeyThe 2nd quarterUncool
Shmoop’s Scoop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on October 2019
Editorial: Is Test Taking the New Sport? The Written Assessments in Physical Education
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2019
Integrity, tenacity, ownership, and compassion: the four core values every student at IHS knows by heart because they are principles IHS strongly believes their students…
DeWitt Discipline Report Shows Need For Reform
By WILL THOMAS on October 2019
ICSD has recently experienced disciplinary issues, ranging from poor behavior to fights, threats to teachers, and weapons on school grounds. It has been happening more…
Fridays For Future: The Global Climate Strike
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on October 2019
Friday, September 20, marked the beginning of one of the largest environmental protests in history. Led by passionate young people like 16-year-old Swedish activist, Greta…
A Recap of the Third Democratic Debate
By FRANCES KLEMM on October 2019
September 12 was the third installment in the Democratic primary debate cycle. The night started off with opening statements in order to announce what each…
Hey IHS! This year, as your student reps to the board, we’ll try our best to bring you information on Board of Education decisions. Let’s…
From the Archives: Excerpts From the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By ANTHONY FINE on October 2019
There are a small handful of people at IHS who know about a very small, very pink room at the very end of the E-wing.…
Microsoft’s Office: A Trip to Redmond Campus
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on October 2019
In a nearby suburb of Seattle, Washington, lies a city within a town. Its name? Microsoft Headquarters, Redmond (called “the campus” by employees). This summer,…
Space Age
By ANNA WESTWIG on October 2019
Today, space exploration is hurtling forward at maybe a little less than light-speed. A dozen men have been on the moon. There exists space probes…
Halloween Costume Ideas
By MJ STUELKE, RAIA GUTMAN on October 2019
The People Who Make the School Run: The Chefs of IHS
By FRANCES KLEMM on October 2019
Every morning at 6:30 A.M.,the IHS chefs come in, unlock their equipment, prep their stations, and begin the work of cooking for 1,500 high schoolers.…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
By GRACE LIM on October 2019
Falling leaves and shorter days remind us that winter is quickly approaching. If you’ve been depressed because of the coming winter, you may have Seasonal…
Hall Monitor
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on October 2019
“If you could transform into anything for a day, what would it be?” “A pet rock, so someone will finally love me.” “A Renaissance…
Recipe Review: Apple Cider Cupcakes by Tasty
By MJ STUELKE on October 2019
Yields 12 cupcakes Ingredients: Cupcakes: ⅔ cups brown sugar, packed ⅓ cup granulated sugar ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ cup butter, melted 1…
Autumn Playlist
By RAIA GUTMAN on October 2019
The autumn months evoke great memories and strong associations in some people. Whether your favorite part of fall is warm drinks, colorful leaves, turtlenecks, or…
Inktober: A Marathon for Artists!
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on October 2019
Every October, thousands of artists embark on a journey, armed with only a pen and a blank sheet of paper. Their task: to go wherever…
CC Sabathia’s Retirement
By ANDREW HAN on October 2019
October is here, and the 2019 MLB regular season has reached its conclusion. Divisional rivalries and MVP races are making for a thrilling finish. The…