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Club Feature: Tiddlywinks Club
By LELAND XU on December 2017
To me, many clubs at IHS fall under two unfortunate categories. Either they are seen as overly pretentious, due to their academic subject matters or…
New Teen Center at Tompkins County Public Library
By ANNA WESTWIG on December 2017
On Friday, October 13, the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) unveiled its brand new teen center. After having been delayed twice, the release party was…
The Origins of Christmas
By ALEXANDER YOO on December 2017
If you were a Roman on December 25, 200 AD, you wouldn’t be celebrating Christmas, but rather the Day of the Birth of the Unconquered…
Art for Humanity: Tompkins County Human Rights Department Art Competition
By CHLOE MOORE on December 2017
This November, artists from around Tompkins County had the opportunity to enter their artwork in a competition held by the Tompkins County Department of Human…
Holiday Season Playlist
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on December 2017
“‘Zat You, Santa Claus?”: Louis Armstrong “‘Zat You, Santa Claus” is a bit ominous for a Christmas song; the theme of the lyrics is that…
Movie Review: Human Flow
By CHLOE MOORE on December 2017
Chinese artist and filmmaker Ai Weiwei released his film, Human Flow, on October 13. With cinematography by Christopher Doyle and a soundtrack by Karsten Fundal,…
The Truth Behind Netflix’s Tremendous Popularity
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on December 2017
Time and again, people fall in love with a television show because of its likable characters, compelling plot, or its overall ability to serve as…
Laying Down the Law: A Look at One of IHS’ Resident Referees-in-Training
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on December 2017
In the United States, youth sports are a pretty big deal. Chances are that most people reading this played some kind of organized sport when…
Student Athlete Feature: Mamadou Bah
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on December 2017
Last year, the IHS Boys Varsity basketball team had an incredible year, finishing with a record of 18–1 and finishing as runners-up in the…
The Grove
By ANNA WESTWIG on December 2017
Note: Contains graphic violence From beneath the reeds under the mournful willow trees, there came a hushed voice whispering. A strong wind blew through…
You wake from a deep slumber in a small clearing of a forest to the music of birds harmonizing, singing their routine morning song. The…
Memorial
By ZACHARY FOLEY on December 2017
In the masses they went To combat hate To make peace where sent Death was their fate Lives left unlived Now left in the ornate…
Horoscopes: The Signs as the Things You Wear in Winter
By SOPHIE WRAY on December 2017
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): Hats. Hats of all sorts. Hats with pom-poms, with ear flaps, with sequins. A beret, a beanie, a raccoon…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2017
COOL Igloos Ugly Christmas sweaters Cookie decorating Snow days! Snow (love it or hate it) Varying room temperature throughout the school Black ice It gets…
Why The City Of Ithaca Should Support Local Businesses
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
At the heart of Downtown Ithaca’s identity is a collection of small, local businesses that make the city truly unique. These businesses often struggle to…
Editorial: How Dress Code Enforcement Can Be Improved
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2017
In recent years, high school dress codes around the country have gotten attention from the media as students who were dress-coded (penalized for violation of…
GrammaTech Awarded $9 Million Cybersecurity Grant by US Government
By MAGDALENA SMITH on November 2017
In October, Ithaca company GrammaTech received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Government’s Office of Naval Research for research and development (R&D) on cybersecurity…
Tom Reed Holds Town Hall at Romulus Central School
By AURORA WULFF (Staff Writer) on November 2017
On Saturday, October 14, Congressman Tom Reed held a town hall meeting in Romulus, part of a three-day bus tour to meet with constituents in…
Representatives to the Board of Education
By LEO SONG on November 2017
Student government at IHS can sometimes be very confusing. Students might ask: “I want better quality toilet paper. Who do I talk to?” or “The…
Local Elections on November 7
By VAYNU KADIYALI on November 2017
On November 7, New York State voters will head to the polls to make important decisions about local and state politics. All seats in the…
On Gun Control
By ISABEL RUBIN on November 2017
In light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is clear that the US is in need of a wake-up call. Over and…
What Does It Mean to Be American?
By ALEXANDER YOO on November 2017
In light of recent controversies, a single question comes to mind: What does it mean to be an American? Is being an American simply a…
Questioning the Effectiveness of Health Observances
By JACOB YOON on November 2017
National Health Observances (NHO) are specific months, weeks, or days dedicated to furthering public understanding of the risks and severity of certain diseases. In 1984,…
Hall Monitor: Pumpkin Spice. Overrated or underrated?
By SANKOFA MCLAURIN on November 2017
”Overrated. It’s all a scam. One time I bought some pumpkin spice Chobani yogurt and it just tasted plain.” Swastik Joshi ’21 ”It’s…
New Plant-Based Vegan Restaurant to Open in Downtown Ithaca
By MAGDALENA SMITH on November 2017
A new plant-based restaurant, Nikki Green, is scheduled to open the first weekend of November on 320 East State Street. Owner and restaurateur Jacky Falkenberg…