“When am I going to use calculus in my daily life?” “Why do I need to know all of China’s dynasties?” “When will I ever…
Posts published in February 2018
Editorial: The Problem With IHS’s Pass System
Most students at IHS are familiar with the assorted serving spoons, toys, and laminated cards that teachers use as designated passes to bathroom. Then there’s…
Mixed Community Reactions to Proposed New Roots Middle School
New Roots Charter School, since its opening in 2009, has been a source of controversy within the Ithaca community. In December, the school announced a…
Students, Community Members Voice Opinions to Board on Controversial Musical Casting
On Tuesday, January 23, attendance at the Board of Education’s routine meeting far surpassed the usual amount. Every chair was filled, people sat on the…
The Board of Education’s Response to Vaccination Controversy
Families with unvaccinated children received letters of notice from ICSD stating that they had thirty days to provide adequate explanations of vaccination exemption, and that…
The Best: Piece of Advice
Among everything I’ve ever learned from my parents, I will never forget the day that what seemed to be just another “pearl of wisdom” from…
Social Media: Is it a Threat?
Social media started off as a few small websites with small user bases. It has since grown and grown into the the staple of life…
Center Spread: Advocates for Social Reform at IHS
The Best: Thrift Store
Only got $20 in your pocket? There are many great places to spend that money on high-quality used clothing in Ithaca. Whether you are in…
IHS Bathroom Rankings
The state of the IHS bathrooms is a frequent topic of discussion. Although they have a very poor reputation, not all of them are so…
History of Valentine’s Day
February is finally here, which means that Valentine’s Day is approaching. It is the perfect time to celebrate with your significant other, or with anyone…
Researchers Discover New Way to Fight Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the lungs that claims 1.5 million lives every year. For over a century, researchers have been dedicated to…
Love on the Brain By CHLOE MOORE
With Valentine’s Day approaching, one might wonder what causes the phenomenon that we celebrate: love. Interestingly, love is not a totally abstract feeling or concept;…
How Climate Change Affects Green Sea Turtles
Climate change is a serious issue that results in visible environmental problems including arctic ice loss, rising sea levels, changes in vegetation patterns, and habitat…
Hiking in Ithaca
You might think that the winter is a lousy time to go hiking, maybe because of the snow, the cold, or all the winter clothing.…
Hall Monitor: Do you believe in love at first sight?
Andrei Tumbar ’19 – Yes, because you just know. Anthony Saggese ’18 – No, because humans are attracted to a lot of people in this…
Year in Review: What 2017 Looked Like Politically for Women
This January 20 marked the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency, and January 21 marked the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March, which included over…
Seneca Army Depot
Have you ever driven north along route 96A towards the New York Thruway, looked out your window, and seen a ghostly white apparition of a…
Climate Science Update
The current goal of the world’s climate scientists and researchers is to make sure that the Earth’s overall temperature does not increase by more than…
Movie Review: Paddington 2
On January 12, director Paul King struck again with the film sequel Paddington 2. The movie stands on its own; I actually had never seen…
The Buffalo Bills: Highs and Lows
Watching the Buffalo Bills this season was like watching a deer get hit by a car. The season was full of lows for the Bills,…
Spencer Dinwiddie: The Best NBA Player You’ve Never Heard Of
Since D’Angelo Russell’s injury, Spencer Dinwiddie has stepped into his role as starting point guard of the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets haven’t shown any crazy…
Student Athlete Feature: Silas Derfel
Silas Derfel ’18, a member of the Ithaca Boys Cross Country team, recently won the New York State Class A Cross Country State Championship. I…
Graduation Day!
Awaited by many, The moment when we walk across the stage, Hold our diploma in our hand— A roll of paper that symbolizes years Years…
Give Up
Give Up By THEA CLARKBERG Street lights bleed Road so smooth I’m floating, Slipping. Cold cars never touch and if they do It’s the touch…
A Satire
No electronics! But please, take out your Chromebooks. Ironic, isn’t it?
He recalls
There she is on the hill, he recalls her pale thighs in that skirt he loved. The one covered in blue and pink hearts She…