When school ends, most students aren’t actually “done” with school—they’re just switching to a second shift of work that includes homework, sport practices, rehearsal, family…
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A Pie Like π
By ASHLEY PARK on March 2026
March 14 is Pi Day because, when shortened to 3/14, the date is the first three digits of the number π. This is the perfect…
Unsolicited Advice: Five Tips for Enjoying High School
By ACE DUFRESNE on March 2026
In no particular order, here are five tips I wish I had been given (or taken seriously) years ago.
Rescheduling the Schedule: IHS Must Fix the Master Schedule System
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2026
Every year in early September, the nearly 1,500 students who attend IHS eagerly open up SchoolTool to take a first glance at their schedule. For…
Your Next Big Project, According to Your Sign
By JULIA KLEINBERG on March 2026
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20):2026 is the year you keep a journal! You may hate the way you sound when you write, and it’s…
How to Tie The Most Effective Knots
By FURKAN UYAR on March 2026
Knot Type Strength & Ease Main Use Square Knot 🔗 Low/Easy Joining two equal ropes Overhand Knot …
Rediscovery of Music’s Hidden Gems: Mendelssohn’s Twenty-Nine-Bar Commission Resurfaces
By ASHLEY PARK on March 2026
While reading the section entitled “Culture in an Age of Reaction and Revolution” in my AP European History textbook, I came across the artistic and…
Movies That Don’t Pass the Bechdel Test
By FRIDA JEFFERIS on March 2026
The Bechdel Test started as a comic strip in 1985, by Alison Bechdel, in which a lesbian character is telling her friend that she only…
Ithaca Is Murals
By SOL JORDAN on March 2026
Giving an enthusiastic wave to my friends, I let the back door of Autumn Leaves fall shut behind me, the small bells affirming my exit. …
IHS Musical to Compete in Inaugural Greater Binghamton High School Musical Theatre Awards
By ZADIE WANG on March 2026
IHS’s drama program, like all drama programs within ICSD, is an exceptional showcase of student talent and diversity. This year, IHS’s program is competing with…
Behind the Stage
By TAKUO KAWATE on March 2026
Imagine you’re walking into a theatre and you see a really cool set of props on stage and wonder: “How did they set this up?”…
Bad Bunny’s Great Night
By LIVIA AVGAR on March 2026
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…
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…