On October 6, 2017, “centrist” James Damore, creator of the Google Memo, tweeted a picture of a bird, accompanied by the aphorism “Like a bird,…
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The Democrats Need to be Smart in 2020
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2019
With the 2020 presidential primary season on the horizon, the Democratic field is beginning to come into focus. While just about everyone on the left,…
The Word ‘Like’
By JINHO PARK on February 2019
I’m plagued by the word ‘like.’ This is the same sentence, but instead, how I would word it in speech: “I’m, like, plagued, like, by…
Luna Incognita…Cognita?
By ANNA WESTWIG on February 2019
Contrary to popular belief and Pink Floyd, the dark side of the moon isn’t, well, dark. It’s bathed in the same amount of the sun’s…
In Memory of Kathleen McCarthy
By AURORA WULFF on February 2019
Kathleen McCarthy ‘64, passed away on May 29, 2018. Kathleen was the first in her class to learn to read at Cayuga Heights Elementary School.…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By AURORA WULFF on February 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.…
Remembering Imaan
By VAYNU KADIYALI on February 2019
Imaan Grewal ‘18 passed away in December after a lengthy battle with cancer. While at IHS, Imaan was an active member of many communities—he was…
In Vice, the Horror and Hilarity of a Political Journey
By JULIA on February 2019
I watch few new movies, but when I saw that Adam McKay was directing a Dick Cheney biopic, I knew that I had to make…
Comparing Two Biopics of Vincent Van Gogh
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2019
Two movies about the life and death of the troubled painter, Vincent van Gogh, were released in the past two years, and both used a…
Schmoop’s Scoop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on February 2019
February Jazz
By FRITS MAROHN on February 2019
Link to Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oaaxGtW9zGCV2rX1Bnapx6vhA1pFRnF “A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement” by John Coltrane A Love Supreme is a jazz album composed by John Coltrane…
Five Reasons to Play a Sport
By FIONA BOTZ on February 2019
Senior year is a time of reflection for many high school students. We reflect upon previous classes, friends who have come and gone, and amazing…
The Aftermath of Russian Figure Skating Nationals
By KATIE LIN on February 2019
The figure skating Russian Championships were held on December 19-23, 2018. In an exciting turn of events, Anna Shcherbakova won first, Alexandra Trusova won second,…
0.7 Miles
By RAIA GUTMAN on February 2019
0.7 miles of sidewalk Seven blocks Of October’s autumn leaves Of November’s frost Of December’s ice and snow Twenty pounds on my back Twenty-four…
New Year
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on February 2019
It is a New Year With it comes new goals It is a New Year 2018 gives way to a brighter future It is a…
Soccer Ball
By ANONYMOUS on February 2019
Beautiful, sunny, sweet, summer day, you, soccer ball will always give my summer the happiest moments during this hot season, you, soccer ball are my…
To The Present Me and Future Me
By ANONYMOUS on February 2019
Stop watching movies. Start doing homework at home. Instead of living in your room, start living out of your room. Help out with the…
Thinking In Metaphors
By ANONYMOUS on February 2019
To the boy with suns for eyes, I’m trying to see that you’re not the only star in my galaxy. You’re just the brightest and…
Unwelcome
By RAIA GUTMAN on February 2019
The dead of winter A single fall leaf appears Poke it with a stick
Universal Pondering
By ARIANA TELYNDRU on February 2019
Space Endless space The sky extends—eternally Shades of color make up the galaxy Decorate the universe Truly we are nothing Compared to what is out…
Horoscopes: The Signs as Haikus I Wrote on Scrap Paper Throughout the School Week
By SOPHIE WRAY on February 2019
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): I’ll do anything If it gives me an excuse To wear my long johns Pisces (Feb 19 –…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2019
COOL Black History Month February Break School year is halfway over OSCAR SEASON! Valentines Day <3 Sub zero temps Still half of the school year…
Literary Issue
By THE TATTLER on January 2019
At Ithaca High School, and in the Ithaca School District as a whole, we love our teachers. Any student can easily produce a list of…
Hall Monitor: What is your favorite movie to watch during the holidays?
By VALERIE CHEN on December 2018
Aidan Campbell ‘19: “Die Hard. Die Hard is the best Christmas movie ever made.” Sarah Karnes ‘19 and Hope Karnes ‘21: Sarah: “The…
Center Spread: Elected Officials That You Should Know
By ANNA WESTWIG on December 2018
Editorial: How You Can Take Advantage of School Resources
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2018
As college application deadlines approach, seniors scramble to finish their college essays. Many are turning to the Reading and Writing Lab for help. It may…