In September 2017, Harvard announced that alongside Donald Trump staffers Corey Lewandowski and Sean Spicer, Chelsea Manning would become a visiting fellow. Manning, who had…
The Tattler
Mitrano to Take on Reed in November
Going into June’s congressional primary election, local Democrats had a decision to make. For the first time since 2012, the Democratic nomination in New York’s…
TSA Finds Success at Nationals
IHS’s Technology Student Association (TSA) is a club of twenty-some members, and a chapter in a national organization of over 250,000 students interested in the…
As students busy themselves with homework, sports, and jobs, tests like the ACT and SAT can feel as if they’ve come out of nowhere. IHS…
Mental Health Awareness Makes Strides at IHS
On May 2, Student Council welcomed Liz Allen from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for a presentation on the ubiquitous topic of mental…
Youth Council Ambassadors Search for Input of Students, Administrators
Youth Council Ambassadors (YCA) is an Ithaca Youth Bureau organization made up of teens and adult Youth Employment Service (YES) mentors. Its mission is…
ICSD Creates Race Workshops for Students and Administrators
In the aftermath of the controversy over casting in the IHS production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a series of discussions about race…
Why College Board is the Worst
AP exam season has ended, and many students are wondering whether a single-digit number is worth the exorbitant fees and countless hours of studying to…
From the Archives: Excerpts from the Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
There are about four people at IHS who are aware of a very small, very pink room at the very end of the E-wing. This…
Heavy Metals in Upstate New York Water
The Finger Lakes Region has an extensive history with heavy metals—particularly lead and mercury—in its water. There is considerable historical background for the presence…
K-Pop Dance Club Hosts Its First Dance Concert
If you enjoy dancing to Korean Pop music, then K-Pop Dance Club may be the perfect club for you. Members meet every Monday after…
Behind the Scenes: An Interview with Lime Bike
What are all those green bikes? Who put them there? How do they work? This interview, conducted on May 4, answers some of those questions.…
Interview with the CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes
Alicia Kenaley became CEO of the Southern Tier chapter of Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes (PPSFL), last year. She leads…
Center Spread: Pride: An LGBTQ+ History
Club Feature: Political Theory of the Global Left
Last month, the Tattler Editorial Board argued that political theory should be taught more at IHS. The school hasn’t implemented the suggestions put forth, and…
This Year in Picture
Link to full colored gallery: https://fic.kr/s/aHsmcfvEJU
Spotlight on Local Music with “The Uncommons”
The Uncommons, comprised of guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Moss, vocalist Kelly Serbonich, lead guitarist/vocalist Jay Skezas, drummer Jeff Goodmark, and bassist/vocalist Ash Eastman, are bringing new life…
IHS Music Trip to NYC
Last month, several members of IHS’s music program, including myself, took a trip to New York City. There, we saw several performances, including 30 Years…
Sunshine Tomorrow: A Playlist for the Summer
This summer, whether you’ll be traveling to faraway and exotic locations, going to the pool, or staying at home and studying alone, we put together…
Spongebob Squarepants On Broadway
A highlight of every trip I make to New York City is always seeing my favorite shows on Broadway. This year, when my grandma told…
Sports Team Feature: The Boys’ Tennis Team
The Ithaca Boys’ Tennis Team is wrapping up a very successful undefeated season, and recently won a seventh straight Southern Tier Athletic Conference (STAC) championship.…
What is Cascadilla Boat Club?
What is the Cascadilla Boat Club (CBC)? The answer to that question may be different depending on who you ask. Nestled on the southwest shore…
On May 3, the inaugural Ithaca Unified Basketball Team played its first game. The Unified team, which connects students of all abilities, is unique in…
Day to Day
He awakes His stomach quakes A seizure lurks Everything hurts He straps on his brace There’s a tremor in his face It’s Day to…
Goodbye
I was delirious and giddy, whirling about, bathed in the pink-yellow light of the parking lot. The cobalt sky hugged the horizon gently, lightening…
Last Month of School
School almost done Summer coming soon Time to have fun Now that it is June We have plenty of sun And can hear the…
May 18
Taking AP Test studied hard for it all year hope I do my best
