Well known for his novels like Slaughterhouse Five and Cat’s Cradle, most people only remember Kurt Vonnegut for his brilliant writing. And yet, writing is…
The Tattler
Emmy’s Style
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Joanna Newsom said to the horrendous oval-shaped accoutrement adorning her chest. As if wearing…
Go Set a Watchman Review
First off, I want to make two points clear. One is perhaps fairly obvious: don’t read Go Set a Watchman if you haven’t already read…
Met with Success So Far, Netflix Experiments Further
On September 20, Andy Samberg hosted the Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles. The ceremony was exactly what you might expect from a self-congratulatory event, although…
Tom Brady: A Controversial Star
Tom Brady is renowned nationwide. He’s the quarterback for the New England Patriots and more recently has been involved in the “Deflategate” incident, wherein the…
2015–16 Sports Predictions
Wrestling Despite the loss of not one but two sectional champions, Ithaca Varsity Wrestling is approaching the season with hope. “We need to recruit people.…
Fantasy Football: Duds and Delights
Each year, the fall season brings back many American favorites: pumpkin spice lattes, Thanksgiving dinners, jumping in the leaves, and most importantly: Fantasy Football. To…
Team Spirit
Here’s Maya Rutherford ’16, Lizzy King ’16, Meredith Salmon ’19 and Erin Dracup ’19 from the varsity girls’ soccer team wearing all white for their…
Fantasy Football Advice
Note: The section of this article in which advice on defensive players is discussed is directed towards fantasy football players who play in a league…
10 Jobs for Inspiration
As college applications are kicking off for seniors, it’s impossible not to think of what comes next. Here’s some inspiration. Good luck! Underwater archaeologist: It…
Horoscopes
Aquarius Jan 21–Feb 19: Aquarius, you are a water sign. Hopefully you splished and splashed all summer long, whether in the great big blue or…
Coolness Spectrum
LEARNING. Sadie Hawkins Dance @ihstattler The Martian W. B. Mason Backpack-induced scoliosis Wispy high school moustaches The Long Road to the Grueling End
BoE Appoints Four New Admins
Superintendent Brown: “I feel like we’re at full strength, for the first time in a long time."
ICSD Adopts New Science Standards Early
Not all districts have adopted the NGSS as it is still pending for approval by New York State. ICSD has not officially put NGSS into effect, but teachers are making swift moves to begin its implementation.
Editorial: There’s No Rush
Reactions have exploded over whether technology in classrooms is enhancing or hindering education. But EdTech seems like it’s here to stay.
An Update on Gorge Swimming
On July 27 at Second Dam, Eric Richardson, 24, tragically drowned and died. This was not the first death that has occurred in one of the gorges.
IHS Students Debate and Exchange Culture at Cornell
Students from the IHS Debate Team attended Cornell’s international debate camp last summer.
Ask the Admin: Luvelle Brown
Q: What will the technology initiative look like in 5 years? A: My vision in 5 years is that we won’t be having this conversation about technology.
No Homework is a No-Go
Three years ago, President Hollande of France proposed abolishing homework nationwide. His views on education are as blurry as his glasses.
The Coming of the Chromebooks
ICSD is under a false impression that it is doing a fantastic job using technology in classrooms.
Presidential Candidates: The 2016 Elections Donald Trump, No Caption Needed
I’m not sure how exactly to begin writing about Donald Trump. I’d be hard-pressed to find a person without an opinion on him already, and…
Femininity, Feminism, and Caitlyn Jenner
When Bruce Jenner came out as a woman this April in an interview with Diane Sawyer, I wasn’t at all surprised to see a huge…
Grüß aus Deutschland: German Exchange Trip Review
On July 6, I boarded the sports bus with 23 students and three teachers, suitcases in hand. We were bound for an exchange trip that promised to change our lives, a promise that certainly was fulfilled.
From both coasts of the United States to different countries, people have gone far to visit these locations in their prime—and are ready to talk about them.
Teaching in China
This past summer, I went to China primarily for my annual visit to my extended family. Then I was faced with an unexpected obligation: Nie…
Tattler Readership Analysis
When those fresh copies mysteriously materialize in front of classroom doors in neat stacks once a month, it’s common to see students engrossed in the…
Jurassic World Review
I may not be the biggest Jurassic Park fan, but having read the books and watched the first few movies, I was excited to hear…