Among everything I’ve ever learned from my parents, I will never forget the day that what seemed to be just another “pearl of wisdom” from…
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Social Media: Is it a Threat?
By ALEXANDER YOO on February 2018
Social media started off as a few small websites with small user bases. It has since grown and grown into the the staple of life…
Center Spread: Advocates for Social Reform at IHS
By ABIGAIL GLICKMAN, HASNAA FARDOUSSI, JOSEPH YOON, JOSHUA "J.T." STONE, LEO BRISSON, MADELINE TURNER on February 2018
The Best: Thrift Store
By THEA CLARKBERG on February 2018
Only got $20 in your pocket? There are many great places to spend that money on high-quality used clothing in Ithaca. Whether you are in…
IHS Bathroom Rankings
By ALEXANDRA GIBBONS, ZION TABER on February 2018
The state of the IHS bathrooms is a frequent topic of discussion. Although they have a very poor reputation, not all of them are so…
History of Valentine’s Day
By SHIVANI PATEL on February 2018
February is finally here, which means that Valentine’s Day is approaching. It is the perfect time to celebrate with your significant other, or with anyone…
Researchers Discover New Way to Fight Tuberculosis
By ANN WANG on February 2018
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the lungs that claims 1.5 million lives every year. For over a century, researchers have been dedicated to…
Love on the Brain By CHLOE MOORE
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2018
With Valentine’s Day approaching, one might wonder what causes the phenomenon that we celebrate: love. Interestingly, love is not a totally abstract feeling or concept;…
How Climate Change Affects Green Sea Turtles
By ANN WANG on February 2018
Climate change is a serious issue that results in visible environmental problems including arctic ice loss, rising sea levels, changes in vegetation patterns, and habitat…
Hiking in Ithaca
By MARTY ALANI on February 2018
You might think that the winter is a lousy time to go hiking, maybe because of the snow, the cold, or all the winter clothing.…
Hall Monitor: Do you believe in love at first sight?
By DAVID SHENG (Staff Writer) on February 2018
Andrei Tumbar ’19 – Yes, because you just know. Anthony Saggese ’18 – No, because humans are attracted to a lot of people in this…
Year in Review: What 2017 Looked Like Politically for Women
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2018
This January 20 marked the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency, and January 21 marked the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March, which included over…
Seneca Army Depot
By MARTY ALANI on February 2018
Have you ever driven north along route 96A towards the New York Thruway, looked out your window, and seen a ghostly white apparition of a…
Climate Science Update
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2018
The current goal of the world’s climate scientists and researchers is to make sure that the Earth’s overall temperature does not increase by more than…
Movie Review: Paddington 2
By SVETA REDDY on February 2018
On January 12, director Paul King struck again with the film sequel Paddington 2. The movie stands on its own; I actually had never seen…
The Buffalo Bills: Highs and Lows
By EWAN TODT-TUTCHENER on February 2018
Watching the Buffalo Bills this season was like watching a deer get hit by a car. The season was full of lows for the Bills,…
Spencer Dinwiddie: The Best NBA Player You’ve Never Heard Of
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on February 2018
Since D’Angelo Russell’s injury, Spencer Dinwiddie has stepped into his role as starting point guard of the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets haven’t shown any crazy…
Student Athlete Feature: Silas Derfel
By VAYNU KADIYALI on February 2018
Silas Derfel ’18, a member of the Ithaca Boys Cross Country team, recently won the New York State Class A Cross Country State Championship. I…
Graduation Day!
By SVETA REDDY on February 2018
Awaited by many, The moment when we walk across the stage, Hold our diploma in our hand— A roll of paper that symbolizes years Years…
Give Up
By THEA CLARKBERG on February 2018
Give Up By THEA CLARKBERG Street lights bleed Road so smooth I’m floating, Slipping. Cold cars never touch and if they do It’s the touch…
A Satire
By DOROTHY BRAUN on February 2018
No electronics! But please, take out your Chromebooks. Ironic, isn’t it?
He recalls
By ISABEL RUBIN on February 2018
There she is on the hill, he recalls her pale thighs in that skirt he loved. The one covered in blue and pink hearts She…
Horoscopes: The Signs and Their Doable New Year’s Resolutions
By SOPHIE WRAY on February 2018
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): Get outside more! Go on more walks; take a hike, even if it’s cold. Bundle up and get out…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2018
COOL February break Days you don’t have midterms Candy sales after Valentine’s Day Winter formal Year halfway done Still half a year left Winter formal…
Literary Issue
By THE TATTLER on January 2018
Making Life Multi-Planetary: An Update
By FIONA BOTZ on December 2017
Founder and CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk continues to develop and invest in his many projects around the globe, including Tesla and SolarCity. However, he…