In the aftermath of the controversy over casting in the IHS production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a series of discussions about race…
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Why College Board is the Worst
By ANNA WESTWIG on June 2018
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
By AURORA WULFF (Staff Writer) on June 2018
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
By ALEXANDER MUELLER, JULIUS STROOCK on June 2018
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
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on June 2018
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
By THEA CLARKBERG on June 2018
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
By KARUNA PRASAD on June 2018
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
By ANNA WESTWIG on June 2018
Club Feature: Political Theory of the Global Left
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on June 2018
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
By THE TATTLER on June 2018
Link to full colored gallery: https://fic.kr/s/aHsmcfvEJU
Spotlight on Local Music with “The Uncommons”
By CHLOE MOORE on June 2018
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
By ANNA WESTWIG on June 2018
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
By JEFFERSON SHENG, LELAND XU on June 2018
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
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on June 2018
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
By ASHA DUHAN on June 2018
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?
By RILEY HEISE on June 2018
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
By MISTINA NAGY on June 2018
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
By CHARLOTTE LITTELL on June 2018
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
By ZACHARY FOLEY on June 2018
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
By ZACHARY FOLEY on June 2018
Taking AP Test studied hard for it all year hope I do my best
I Am Me
By MISTINA NAGY on June 2018
A burning fire A heart’s desire A mind’s admired Can get you tired I am unknown I am alone Out of sight Out of…
Things
By ELEANOR RANDL on June 2018
What are all of these things we fill our houses with? Our drawers. Our cabinets. We are collectors of books and tablecloths. Poems and jewelry.…
The Breath of Old Age
By ISABEL RUBIN on June 2018
The breath of old age Now upon her cheek She whispers regrets When she thinks no one can hear The chances she wishes she had…
Month in Music- Sweet Summery Sounds
By SOPHIE WRAY on June 2018
This playlist symbolizes through songs the feelings and thoughts associated with the month of June. Although with some new releases and some old, all have…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2018
COOL Teens advocating for gun control Springtime is soon Shamrock Shakes March Madness Snowstorms/snow days in March Ithaca’s unpredictable weather Spring break being so early…
Horoscopes: The Signs as Inescapable Summer Ailments
By SOPHIE WRAY on June 2018
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Heatstroke. Sometimes it’s just too dang hot and your body is physically incapable of regulating your temperature, which is…