As someone who had never before bought school lunch, I decided that it would be embarrassing to graduate high school without having a little taste…
The Tattler
That Sounds Like a You Problem: How to Make the Most of a Rough Start to the School Year
Q: Hi Abby. I’m in 10th grade, and I’m worried that I’m getting off on the wrong foot with my English teacher this year. I’ve…
Becoming a Social Butterfly
This summer, I, a shy 16-year-old, went alone to Germany to live with strangers. As I waited to meet my first German hosts, I realized…
Restaurant Review: Mitsuba
To celebrate my dad’s birthday last month, my family and I made our way to Mitsuba Japanese Cuisine for dinner. At first glance, Mitsuba might…
Center Spread: Nobel Laureates from Ithaca
Orange Pistachio Layer Cake Recipe
Chocolate creations, cakes especially, have always had a special place in my heart and in my gut. If I could eat chocolate cake for breakfast…
Sitting Down with an Artist: IHS’s New Murals
Our hallways are looking a bit brighter these days, thanks to Luiza Vieira ’17 and Jay Barnes. Here’s the artist’s story behind the beautification efforts.…
On Bob Dylan’s Unexpected Coronation
In an unprecedented move, the Nobel Committee for Literature has honored Bob Dylan as the first songwriter to be chosen as the Nobel Prize in…
Playlist: Television’s Greatest Hits
Television shows are 30 percent about the content, 5 percent about the ads, 25 percent about the cute boy in the show, and 40 percent…
Book Sale Finds
You find yourself feeling suddenly unprepared in line between a man with two heavy-duty canvas tote bags and a man with a large plastic box…
Mauro Marinelli: Under Old Stars
Under Old Stars: Wanderings in Italian Hill Towns was the photo exhibit that ran from October 7–31 in the Eye Gallery, located above Petrune on…
Zakir Hussain Concert Review
As I sat down in my seat in Bailey Hall, I had no idea what to expect from the performance ahead. My parents had persuaded…
Ithaca Has Latin Roots: Ixcanul
Last Saturday, my friend Amalia Walker ’17 and I trekked across Cornell’s campus to Cornell Cinema, located in Willard Straight Hall. We were there to…
Mr. Robot Review
After watching every episode of Mr. Robot, some more than once, I can say with certainty that it is one of the best shows on…
NBA Top 15 Lists
It’s that time of year: as you walk down the halls or sit in the library, you may hear “LeBron is the best player in…
Boxing: The Next Varsity Sport?
By It’s interesting that all three of the articles I have written for The Tattler have had to do with boxing in some way or…
College Football: Midseason Update and Predictions
As I write this, the college football season has already reached the halfway point. Most teams have already played at least six or seven games,…
Sporty Seniors
Charlotte Williams Q: What sport do you play? A: “Cross Country.” Q: How long have you been playing your sport? A: “Like seriously running? Only…
I’m Tired.
I’m tired of long hours Looking at a tiny screen Just because I have The aching need And I can’t control myself. I’m tired of…
The Value of Adventure
You get up, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you go to school, You play sports, you do clubs, you make art, you get…
Haiku of the Month: 2016
Braggadocious Trump Strong-willed gal tryna make history It’s up to you, chump
Autumn Morning
Walking through the grass In the morning Dew still gleaming on the blades Sounds of feet on the forest floor The stream gurgling softly If…
Where’d You Go?
“My ghost, where’d you go? What happened to the soul that you used to be?” “Ghost” by Halsey blares from the car speakers. I’m standing…
“What if they don’t listen to me?” “How will I know if I’m doing a good job?” These questions race through my head. The knots…
End of an Era
The sky, filled with the iron remnants of a civilization risen on the backs of stone. Falling, clattering together, exploding, fiery tornado of clutter coming…
Dead Serious
The time has come, please don’t get mad It happens to us all. Let me introduce to you a charming lad I’m sure you’ll have…