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.…
The Tattler
June Holidays
There are many things that we students like about June. It’s the month when the weather warms up, we’re let out of school, and we…
Our Spring Trip to Morocco
On the Friday marking the beginning of Spring Break, twenty-four IHS students and five chaperones began their trip across the Atlantic; our destination was Morocco,…
Center Spread: Ways to Help Native Pollinators
Summer 2019 Playlist
“Countdown” by John Coltrane Legendary saxophonist John Coltrane released his first album, Giant Steps, in 1959; the album is to jazz saxophonists what the Rosetta…
Shmoop’s Scoop
Interview with Luke Monoghan
Luke Monoghan, a senior at IHS, recently received a scholarship from Oberlin Conservatory to study jazz trumpet performance. As a musician, he participates in Wind…
Tenth Annual Spring Writes! Literary Festival
For the past ten years, Ithaca has hosted the Spring Writes! Literary Arts Festival, featuring local and regional writers and artists who give a variety…
Tottenham Hotspur: The Improbable
At the highest level of soccer, it is rare that a team consistently defies expectations; the investments, tactical thought, and difficult training that create the…
The Genius of Lionel Messi
This past decade, fans of soccer have been blessed. We have been witness to one of the greatest sports miracles of all time, Lionel Messi.…
Premier League: The “Title Race For the Ages”
The Premier League of 2018-19 has been celebrated by many fans as one of the most intense title races in recent soccer history. This is…
The following poems are a selection from the Active Minds Poetry Reading in May. Active Minds is an IHS club that promotes mental health awareness.…
Teddy & Coconut: the Chow Chows
I’ve always loved animals. Chinchillas, bunnies, and small, furry dachshunds galore. But never have I stumbled upon such a being, A delicate, confident, fluff ball,…
Epitaph
All words were found from the Wikipedia article on epitaphs. An epitaph, strictly speaking, is name, year, date of birth, and date of death.…
Excerpt
“Here it is,” Sierra says, dropping the theatrics. She carefully pulls the box from the earth and sets it down. It’s just as Alexis…
My Last Hoorahscopes
A collection of some of my favorite horoscopes for the signs I’ve come up with throughout my time as Backpage Editor. Gemini (May 21…
The Coolness Spectrum
Cool School ending Seniors graduating (good luck!) Diversity in Democratic presidential candidates 5G Having nothing to do for summer That one teacher who keeps assigning…
Hall Monitor: What was the last piece of music played on your phone?
Adam Saar ‘22: “Gorgeous” by Kanye West Raquel Martorell ‘21 and Ulyssa Presley 22’: “Next Song” by DaBaby Elias Stroock ‘21: “Vivaldi Recorder…
AP students at IHS are all too familiar with a routine that takes place in AP classes on the first day of school—many teachers begin…
The Board of Education (BoE) meeting on April 23 was the most packed in the last year, with parents and educators from around the district…
May Elections: What’s on the Ballot?
On Tuesday, May 21, voters in ICSD will have the opportunity to vote on the 2019-2020 Budget, the 2019 Capital Project, and the candidates running…
How Do Mental Health Support Systems at IHS Compare to the Surrounding Districts?
Every other Wednesday, a group of teens from IHS, LACS, Dryden, and New Roots meet at the Ithaca Youth Bureau (IYB) to tackle issues affecting…
IHS Bathrooms Review: The Complete Analysis
The bathrooms at IHS have long been a subject of discussion. However, the fact remains that no matter how tirelessly the dedicated custodial staff work…
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.…
Introduction by JACOB YOON The New York City trip is an annual excursion where students and teachers in the band, orchestra, and chorus classes…
IHS Students Create Civic Debate Forum
This year, Fun Fact of the Day founders JT Stone ‘20 and Dyshawn Lawton ‘20 founded a radio show, “Youth Voices,” as a segment on…


