Welcome to the new Board of Education (BoE) column! In this column, student board reps will be sharing with you all the current news from…
The Tattler
Working for the Weekend: Student Employees
I recently joined the ranks of youth workers, meaning that now, like some IHS students, I have a part-time job. There are many reasons to…
College-Ruled Rules
Since middle school, I’ve been a staunch supporter of college-ruled paper. I always held in contempt the inferior caste of wide-ruled paper—was there any real…
The BEST: Ithaca Bakery Sandwich
Like most Ithacans, I consider Ithaca Bakery an essential part of the local cultural landscape. Its logo is easily recognizable from the many bumper stickers,…
Homecoming Review
There’s a spirit among the students of IHS, or rather a lack thereof, when it comes to school events. The administration always sets up many…
Bonan Tagon: Esperanto Feature
Since I started learning Esperanto in June, I have been asking people—friends, family, even mere acquaintances—if they know what it is, and nine times out…
Fiery Foods and the Srirachaization of Flavor
We are beginning to experience the Srirachaization of flavor as more and more of our meals become needlessly spicy for the sake of trendiness.
Things That Will Kill You in Ithaca: Gorges
Ithaca offers countless attractions for those who appreciate nature’s wonders. Take Taughannock Falls—the impressive waterfall carves a 400-foot gorge, being three stories taller than Niagara…
NaNoWriMo
This article is 475 words. NaNoWriMo, an abbreviation for “National Novel Writing Month,” is an international project that challenges participants to write an average of…
Duffett’s Buffets: Northstar House
Northstar House, a small locally-owned restaurant located in Fall Creek, is rumored to have a killer brunch, which led me to choose it for this…
Staff Feature: Keith Harrington
A familiar face to many who have passed through Boynton Middle School, the former eighth-grade Social Studies teacher Mr. Harrington now plays the newly-minted role…
The Hall Monitor
What question do you have that you never had the courage to ask? AJ Stensland ’17: “Uhh …” Toby Brisson ’18: “Why are…
Celebrating American Indian Heritage
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. It is a month of celebrating and educating people about the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of…
Wind-Up: Part 2
It was still early in the morning, but people were already on the street, shuffling along in sleepy, muted crowds. Few running cars were to…
Tokenism
to·ken·ism ˈtōkəˌnizəm/ noun the practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to do a particular thing, especially by recruiting a small number of…
Interview: Student Musician Kieran Loehr
I sat down with Kieran Loehr ’16, a student who many feel represents the spirit and energy that we try to emulate in our IHS…
Watching The Martian
The Martian is a hard science-fiction movie that first aired on October 2. It’s based on a book (which was originally published as a blog)…
The Legacy of Bathroom Graffiti
A new era has been ushered in, leaving behind the etchings of a generation of IHS alums. Once immortalized, these musings and troubles have been…
Student Athletes and Drug Abuse at IHS
Student athletes probably use drugs and alcohol slightly more than non-athlete students and sports-related parties are arguably the grounds in which most alcohol and drug use takes place.
Athlete Feature: Kevin Miller
For years, Ithaca has been a swimming powerhouse in Section 4, easily crushing every other school in the district. Despite an extremely deep roster, a…
NBA 2015–16 Preview
The looming season of NBA action beginning on October 27 is already full of mystery. The iconic Kobe Bryant’s career seems to be coming to…
Five Beautifully Animated Movies To Watch
Secret of Kells This movie by Cartoon Saloon is the story of a young Irish boy who wishes to complete a magical book. As a…
Coolness Spectrum
COOL Football Team Victory Five Years until Kanye Full-Denim-Clad Octogenarian Holiday Ambiance Football Almost Winning HoCo Decline of American Values Mispronouncing Names Manspreading Football Bus…
Editorial: Shedding Light on Flipped Classrooms
There is potential in the flipped classroom for enhanced, personalized, and efficient learning—but not without acknowledging the inherent and practical flaws in the approach.
IHS’s New Greenhouse: the High Tunnel
"A space to enhance teaching and provide hands-on programming.”
Controversial activists spoke to BJM third graders about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on September 18.
What’s Up with the Old Library?
What’s up with the old library? You’ve probably seen the structure on North Cayuga Street. It’s famous for a massive mural of Ithaca, featured in…