In January, following criticism from students and community members of casting choices, ICSD canceled IHS’s spring musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Earlier in the…
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Tompkins County Democrats Gather as Candidates Vie for Congressional Nomination
By JULIAN PERRY on March 2018
On Monday, February 12, an estimated 700 people gathered at the State Theater to attend a round table among candidates competing for the Democratic nomination…
Divided Responses to State of the Union
By KARUNA PRASAD on March 2018
The State of the Union Address (SOTU) was given by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, January 30, and its format stuck to tradition. Past presidents…
The US Drone Program and Its Problems
By CHLOE MOORE on March 2018
The United States has conducted more than 27,500 drone strikes in the fight to expel the Islamic State from Iraq and Syria, according to a…
The 2018 Midterm Elections
By CHLOE MOORE on March 2018
The 2018 midterm elections are coming up, and the Democrats need to flip 24 seats in the House of Representatives to swing the majority. Given…
The Best: Way to End the Day
By FIONA BOTZ on March 2018
Almost everyone has a morning routine, whether they realize it or not. How one starts their morning sets the tone for the rest of their…
There are about four people at school who know of a very small, very pink room at the very end of E-building. This room is…
Center Spread: Weird Math
By JOSEPH YOON on March 2018
Meet the Staff
By AURORA WULFF (Staff Writer) on March 2018
IHS offers a large support system for students, but too often staff members are overlooked. Meet the Staff is a way to get to know…
What’s Up with H-Courtyard? An Interview with Mr. Trumble
By THEA CLARKBERG on March 2018
Thea Clarkberg ’18: Why is H-Courtyard closed currently? Jason Trumble: Currently, we have a ceiling leak, and some tiles have fallen. That’s happened in the…
Restaurant Review: Bōl
By JULIAN PERRY, VAYNU KADIYALI on March 2018
One Friday night, after a long week of school, we decided to treat ourselves by eating out at one of Ithaca’s newest restaurants. Bōl, a…
At the end of the second quarter, the Philadelphia Eagles were leading 22-12 in the epic show-off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl…
Artivism and the Dialogues of Art and Immigration
By CHLOE MOORE on March 2018
Since the 1980’s and 1990’s, Ricardo Dominguez and his now-partner Amy Sara Carroll have been redefining the rules of art, activism, and the discourse regarding…
Aziz Ansari and the Case for Female Agency
By MAGDALENA SMITH on March 2018
On January 14, 2018, Katie Way from Babe.net published a short but contentious article titled “I went on a date with Aziz Ansari. It turned…
NFL Season Highlights
By EWAN TODT-TUTCHENER on March 2018
With the hype of the Super Bowl past us and the with the fans of Philadelphia done destroying their city, now is a great time…
The Problem with All-Star Games
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on March 2018
In the US, each major sport has its fair share of unique rules. The number, length, and intensity of games differ greatly between the NFL,…
Faith
By ZACHARY FOLEY on March 2018
Faith fills the room. The faithful followers gather to worship. Rich colors combine to create an alternate world, as soft sunlight enters through the stained…
Ambition’s Intangible Clockwork
By MAGDALENA SMITH on March 2018
Ambition dripped like thick molasses through the clear, crystal air, practically palpable to the palate and tangible to the touch. Every student inhabiting the fastidiously…
11/9
By MAGDALENA SMITH on March 2018
“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” —Elie Wiesel…
Horoscopes: The Signs and Their Feelings of Desperation in Anticipation of Spring’s Arrival
By SOPHIE WRAY on March 2018
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20): Wishing you were swimming in the lake, but not really digging the whole “Polar Plunge” idea. Aries (Mar 21…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 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…
Train Ride
By MAGDALENA SMITH on March 2018
Correction: Part of this piece was not included in the Literary issue, and here is the full version 1 Ragged jeans, rough, wispy brown hair,…
Editorial: Why IHS Should Teach More Practical Skills
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
“When am I going to use calculus in my daily life?” “Why do I need to know all of China’s dynasties?” “When will I ever…
Editorial: The Problem With IHS’s Pass System
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
Most students at IHS are familiar with the assorted serving spoons, toys, and laminated cards that teachers use as designated passes to bathroom. Then there’s…
Mixed Community Reactions to Proposed New Roots Middle School
By JULIAN PERRY on February 2018
New Roots Charter School, since its opening in 2009, has been a source of controversy within the Ithaca community. In December, the school announced a…
Students, Community Members Voice Opinions to Board on Controversial Musical Casting
By JULIAN PERRY on February 2018
On Tuesday, January 23, attendance at the Board of Education’s routine meeting far surpassed the usual amount. Every chair was filled, people sat on the…
The Board of Education’s Response to Vaccination Controversy
By ASHA DUHAN, MEERA BAI SINGH on February 2018
Families with unvaccinated children received letters of notice from ICSD stating that they had thirty days to provide adequate explanations of vaccination exemption, and that…