On June 14, I received a letter from LACS, the return address written by hand. Upon opening the envelope, I discovered that the sender was…
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The Problem of Bashar al-Assad
Although many people may think that they understand the seemingly perpetual conflict in the Middle East, it is far more complicated than it may seem…
Should There Be a Flag For Earth?
For many centuries, it has been a tradition to plant a flag, traditionally that of the country sponsoring the expedition, whenever a new frontier is…
Restaurant Review: De Tasty Hot Pot
During my stay at Cornell’s Summer College in July, my Chinese roommate became homesick and wanted to eat real Chinese food. So, along with two…
CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for adults in the United States. Defined as the condition in which the body’s cells divide uncontrollably,…
Book Review: America’s Women by Gail Collins
America’s Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines by Gail Collins is a historical nonfiction book that outlines the history of the United…
How Grassroots Embodies the Essence of Ithaca
Ithaca’s residents historically care immensely about sustainable growth, environmentalism, and social justice, likely resulting from the influence of the large college population. Additionally, Ithacans value…
Album Review: Triplicate by Bob Dylan
Ask any well-versed Bob Dylan admirer about why they think his legacy and his work have continued to be influential so long after their conception…
Back to School Playlist
Happy back to school! This time of year may be sad for some of you, but for others, it’s quite exciting. Either way, listen to…
A Recap of Some of the Summer’s (Good) Films
After last year’s disappointing crop of summer movies, I wasn’t exactly hopeful for this summer. Unfortunately, as of writing this, this batch of movies has…
Drag Show Review: “Return to Grey Gardens”
While in Provincetown, MA this summer, I was lucky enough to have the chance to attend my very first drag show, titled “Return to Grey…
Rock Climbing Ascends to New Heights
Rock climbing is not all it’s cracked up to be. In the last few years, the sport has experienced massive growth, particularly in its indoor…
Student Athlete Feature: Asha Duhan
After a very successful campaign last season, the girls’ tennis team looks to replicate and build upon their performance. From August until late October, they…
Bernstein’s Venture into History and Ithaca XC’s Promising Future
In over three decades of experience coaching high school cross country, and many years with track and field as well, IHS graduation coach Rich Bernstein…
Best NBA Players at Each Position
In about two months, basketball season will again be upon us. During the offseason, several major deals went down, including Jimmy Butler being dealt to…
The New Look of the Oklahoma City Thunder
Last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder ended their season with a quick four-to-one loss to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.…
Only Just
I wake up. Dim lights. As I fell asleep The house cracked And ached And echoed . . . Awake, now, Only just. Something…
Driving on the Highway
Mild-mannered peach sunset over colorless fields of grain. Trees are stark in intricate black. Black birds detach and fly away. Low angled light casts reflections…
Jangly Jim
Jangly Jim came strolling down the way again today. I see, no, hear him all the time. Each time I hear him I look up,…
Your School Year’s Fortune Telling
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22): Just because you think you understand it doesn’t mean you really do. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22): Scales…
The Coolness Spectrum
COOL Crisp fall air (literally) Seeing friends after summer break People who write for The Tattler! New kids at school Back to school (?!) Freshies…
IHS Students Attend D.C. Climate March
On April 29, 2017, the IHS Green Team and a few volunteers, myself included, trekked down to Washington, D.C. to lend our voices and signs…
A Further Look Into Ithaca’s Sanctuary City Status
Last February, Ithaca’s City Council unanimously voted to make Ithaca a sanctuary city, a popular move in a community so supportive of immigrants. This…
Editorial: The Problem With Tracking
What if someone told you that most of the classes you take in high school were determined for you in fifth grade? This is a…
ICSD Creates Mobile App
When ICSD launched its new mobile app, I decided to download this recent effort by ICSD to explore a new medium to interact with the…
For the past decade, the Ithaca Board of Education has been pursuing a specific goal regarding equity: to “eliminate class and race as predictors of…
The Importance of Being Kind
Sometimes there is a need for insults. Insults make people laugh. They challenge ideas, and they are the first line of defense. However, there is…







