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Horoscopes: The Signs as Feelings on the First Day of School
By SOPHIE WRAY on September 2018
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22): Pure disbelief when seeing how much some people have changed in just a few months over the summer. Libra…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2018
COOL IHS ENL Cool breezy September mornings For the Seniors: all the new fun nights and senior privileges you get Fall is almost here Going…
An Interview With New Associate Principal Corey Mitchell
By VAYNU KADIYALI on September 2018
At the final Board of Education (BoE) meeting of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Luvelle Brown announced several administrative changes at IHS. Along with the…
Promising Blood Test May Detect Risk of Alzheimer’s 30 Years Early
By ANN WANG on September 2018
In 2017, it was estimated that over 5.5 million people in the United States were affected by Alzheimer’s disease, which ranks as the sixth-leading cause…
Editorial: The Problem With Censorship
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2018
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…
Mitrano to Take on Reed in November
By JULIAN PERRY on September 2018
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
By JOSEPH YOON, TILDEN CHAO on September 2018
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
By ASHA DUHAN, MEERA BAI SINGH on June 2018
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
By ASHA DUHAN, JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on June 2018
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
By AURORA WULFF (Staff Writer), VAYNU KADIYALI on June 2018
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
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…