While the heat is certainly apparent in various locations of the school, perhaps the most-affected areas lie in the upper floors of G- and H-buildings. The heat there is appalling.
The Tattler
Music and GPA: Let It Count
It is commonly noted that students who take music classes tend to fare better than many of their peers in other classes. However, playing an instrument in school is not necessarily beneficial to a one's GPA.
The district should immediately stop using LanSchool’s keylogger.
The Invasion of Texas
The existence of this sort of conspiracy is nothing out of the ordinary.
What is the Patriot Act?
The Patriot Act has passed its renewal vote without much debate every year since 2001, and the next vote on the Patriot Act is coming up this June 1.
Water, Water Everywhere
A review of water fountains at IHS.
The Writing on the Desk:
An Ode to Friends
Next year, we seniors will be going on to the “new and exciting things” that we have planned for ourselves; however, we will also face the stress of having to leave behind those who we’ve grown to love and care for over the last four years.
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms a Necessity at IHS
Despite the emphasis on dignity for all students at ICSD, an alarming number of pupils in the district cannot use the restroom without fear of harassment, discomfort, and punishment.
The BEST
Ice Cream Shop:
Purity
Sweet Melissa’s may fill its own niche. This niche, however, is nowhere near the throne from which Purity reigns.
The BEST
Ice Cream Shop:
Sweet Melissa’s
When going out for ice cream, step up to the window at Sweet Melissa’s.
Presidential Candidates
in the 2016 Elections;
Ted Cruz, “Wacko Bird”
Ted Cruz is a Republican currently serving as the junior U.S. Senator for Texas. And he’s a “wacko bird.” At least, so said Senator John McCain.
Lexical Laboratory
Pulchritude: (n.) physical comeliness. Snow White is a classic example of pulchritude, admired by the prince and envied by the Queen.
The Resistance: How to Play Mafia, but Better
Like Mafia, the game is one of strategy and persuasive deception, but it offers far more depth and gameplay experience while being as simple to set up and play.
Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine Review
Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine opened in early March on South Cayuga Street, and has been thriving since then.
Restaurant Review: Red’s Place
We found ourselves at Red’s one Monday evening, interested in trying this new restaurant.
Combined Class Has Tea;
Experiences Victorian Era
Students of the Combined class rewound the clock 150 years to experience elements of Victorian culture at Cornell’s picturesque A. D. White House.
Top 5 Things to do
in Ithaca this Summer
But in this time of year, when classes are winding down, students are reviewing for finals, and everyone is ready for summer, there lies the eternal question: “What should I do this summer?”
Hall Monitor:
Seniors, what is your best piece of advice for high-school students?
Seniors’ Post–High School Plans
Center Spread June 2015
Chicken Soup for the Angsty Soul: A Playlist
“I Can’t Make You Love Me”: Bon Iver
I swear it’ll make you cry.
Mad Max: Fury Road Review
This film is absolutely insane.
Hip-Hop Binge Playlist
“Duck Down!”: From the start, The Roots’ vigorous beat will hit you in the face.
IHS Art Department’s Brave Undertaking
With its base in the arts, the project utilizes the sincerity of artwork to strengthen the voices of the students.
Gunpoets: A Review
No matter the time of year, listening to Sim Redmond, The Blind Spots, or The Gunpoets brings me back to Grassroots, where once again I’m suddenly soaking in the sun or swaying under the stars. For this reason, I grab at any chance to see some of the best local music Ithaca has to offer.
IHS Football: Will the Team Improve on a Winless Season?
Why have we not won a single varsity football game in years?
Athlete Feature:
Lauren Trumble
Lauren Trumble ’15 fell in love with competitive running when she was first introduced to it, and it has been her number one passion ever since.
Many athletes from the Class of 2015 have set their sights on competing in varsity sports at the college level.