Disclaimer: This article was written in early May 2023 and may be outdated by the time of publication. On April 15, 2023, violence erupted in…
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King Charles III is Crowned in Thousand-Year-Old Ceremony
On May 6, 2023, King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Canada, and Australia was officially crowned. The ceremony marked…
The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being used for malicious purposes, especially as we have become increasingly electronic and mobile as a society. It provides an…
What’s the Point of … Flip-Flops?
Ouch!” your family members comment simultaneously as you’re walking along the shore. It just so happens that you landed yourselves at a beach—with millions of…
Political Theory Should Be More Readable
As of late, I’ve been trying to get back into reading political theory to prepare myself for college. I started out by reading a collection…
Teacher retention is at a historic low throughout ICSD—largely due to teacher burnout, lack of communication from district administration, and poor salaries, but Cayuga Heights…
Controversial Takes: Unveiling the Battle of Our Favorite Furry Friends
Recently, a rivalry was sparked between two members of the 2022-2023 editorial board: Frances Klemm ’23, Editor-in-Chief, and Alice Burke ’23, Opinion Editor, on whose…
IHS Holds Second Annual Climate Exposition
On May 21, 2023, IHS held its second annual Climate Exposition. The event, which took place outside of the Welcome Center and in the IHS…
Restaurant Feature: Kingston’s Cuisine
Kingston’s Cuisine is a Jamaican restaurant located at 15 Catherwood Road in the K-House Karaoke Bar near Ithaca Mall. They are open on Thursdays from…
This month, I sat down with Erika Flanay, the owner of Shelterbelt Farms and a member of Cornell’s Small Farms Project, to discuss her thoughts…
Though the four cabinets holding bundles of old Tattler issues (and other random objects) have never quite kept a distinct location, their history remains the…
To Our Departing Members: Live Long and Prosper!
Dear Maggie, It’s hard to believe that it is already June and I’m one step closer to having to say goodbye. This is incredibly sad…
Reflecting on Universal Lunch with IHS’s School Lunch Manager
Universal Lunch (UL) has been a substantial adjustment to many this past school year. It’s clear that UL has its pros and cons, but one…
The Good Parts of Ithaca
I’ve lived in Ithaca for seven years now and have resigned myself to being here for another four. Part of me dreads this, but I’ve…
STEM Feature of the Month: CRISPR
As the lines between science fiction and reality continue to blur, one revolutionary development is blazing the way: CRISPR. CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced…
The History and Future of Speech Synthesis
Manipulating the soft palate, hard palate, larynx, and tongue are just a few of the different ways humans can craft sound. Because of these organs’…
Tattler Advisor Ms. Lynn’s Exit Interview
This issue of The Tattler is my final issue as Editor-in-Chief (EiC) and our beloved advisor’s final issue after serving The Tattler for fifteen full…
The value of minimalist art compared to that of traditional art is the subject of intense controversy within the art community. With its emergence in…
Many teens nowadays think of filmmaking as whipping out a phone to make a TikTok. But for Luna King-O’Brien ’23, it’s a way for her…
A Farewell to the Arts Section
art1 noun 1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works…
Cascadilla Varsity Crew with Strong Performances at Section and State Championships
As the year draws to a close, IHS athletes are finishing up their spring seasons, and the Cascadilla Boat Club (CBC) varsity crew is proud…
An Interview with Coach Shane Taylor and Captain David Riccio of the IHS Boys’ Varsity Tennis Team
The IHS Boys’ Varsity Tennis team recently won their STAC championship match, and players from Ithaca won both singles and doubles in sectional championships. I…
Youth is the Future of Women’s Soccer
Most fifteen-year-old athletes travel at most two to three hours for their sports, playing for a high school and a travel team. Only seven percent…
IHS Girls Varsity Wrestling
They deserve it.” That was Coach Parker’s response to the question of why it is so important to him to get a girls’ wrestling team…
The Red One
If only I hadn’t bought the red one The blue one would’ve been fine too I could have picked any one of them The red…
An Average Conversation
“Hey” “What” “I…” “You what?” “Calm down” “I’m calm” “No, you are not” “Will you just spit it out already?” “Fine” “Fine…” “I wanted to–”…
My Ideas For Conspiracy Theories
Maybe… …the moon landing was real, but the moon takeoff was fake! …the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is secretly controlled by the…