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…
Posts published in June 2017
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…
Late Night Comedy and Politics
In times of uncertainty, we look toward figures of authority to guide us and provide explanations for what is occurring. Currently, however, the sources we…
Why the French Presidential Election Matters to Us
November 8, 2016, United States: the nation is shocked as populist Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton in the electoral college despite losing…
Why Recent Criticisms of SUNY Tuition Scholarship Program are Misguided
Governor Cuomo’s proposal to offer free tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools to all New York State residents was passed by the state legislature…
Turkey Referendum
Turkey held a constitutional referendum vote on April 16 of this year. The public voted its approval of 18 new amendments to the Turkish constitution.…
Freshman Year Recap
With the school year coming to an end and Regents exams right around the corner, it is a good time to reflect upon the…
CoreLife Eatery Review
If you know me at all, one of the things you’re probably aware of is that I have never been the biggest fan of…
From The Ground Up: Building a PC
Have you ever thought of building a personal computer (PC) from scratch? Picture yourself devoting an entire weekend to assembling your ideal computer: bit…
Casino Night
Some go to Las Vegas. Some go to Atlantic City. But the truly seasoned players know the only place to gamble is the IHS cafeteria.…
Advancing Girls’ Education
How important is a woman’s education? AGE Africa believes that it is important enough to be invested in. AGE Africa, which stands for “Advancing…
That Sounds Like a You Problem: Gym Etiquette 101
Q: Hey Abby. In search of that ever-elusive summer bod, I’ve recently purchased a gym membership. I’ve never really worked out before and have absolutely…
By THEA CLARKBERG October 1914 Biology: Now and Then By W. D. Funkhouser, Headmaster 5th and 6th Forms The Students of the Ithaca High School…
Legion: A Bemusing Beauty
Warning: This article contains moderate spoilers for Legion Season 1. Despite Marvel’s amazing ability to pump out many high quality movies each year, a…
Why 13 Reasons Why Sucked
I wanted to title this article “13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Why Sucked” and list out thirteen reasons why the show was a flop,…
Music and New York City
For decades, New York City has been home to many pioneers of music, and has for generations been the setting for some of the most…
Country Music Ain’t So Bad
Prior to 2011, my association with country music consisted primarily of scoffing when the school bus driver blasted QCountry, and equating the twangs of the…
Cayuga Sound Festival
Next fall, from September 22 to 23, an Ithaca festival named the Cayuga Sound Festival will be hosted by the X Ambassadors in Stewart Park.…
The Best and Worst Baseball Teams, Based Entirely on Their Name and Logo
I don’t know a thing about baseball. I never have, and I don’t care to. However, I definitely know a lot about snap judgments. Those…
NBA Awards
On June 26, the NBA will be hosting an awards show to announce the winners of all regular season awards. This NBA season has been…
NBA 2017 Mock Draft
With the NBA season near its end, the draft is fast approaching. This year, there are plenty of colorful prospects to pick from: Lonzo Ball,…
Baseball relies heavily on scouting to determine which prospects to draft in the MLB’s annual 40-round draft, and which player to sign as free agents.…
eSports: The Sports of the Future
With summer approaching, many find themselves at home playing video games for leisure. While their parents may be frustrated, framing games as a waste of…