• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
  • End of 3rd Quarter - Mar. 31
  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
  • No School - Prof. Development Day - April 25
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
“Miss Americana”: a review

“Miss Americana”: a review

Allison McElroy, Trends Chief
February 22, 2020
PAINTINGS. This water bottle was painted by Lakota East sophomore Zane Charif, a painting hobbyist who asserts that painting brings her joy and lets her express her creativity in her everyday life. She says that she discovered a new world in social media art that inspires her to paint things she never thought she could before.

Paint Your Heart Out. Or Your Water Bottle.

Serene Tarabishi, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
EVERYBODY WINS. While only one lucky nominee from each of the five individual categories will walk away with a golden statue in hand, all of them will receive an extravagant gift bag filled to the brim with a diverse array of products. From a stay in a Spanish lighthouse, to amethyst bath bombs, these bags really do have it all. “If I had to pick one item to keep from the bag it would definitely be the cruise, but it all sounds amazing,” said Julia Mott, 10.

What’s in your bag?

Katie Mott, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
PFAS are among other toxins being found nationwide in our tap water, contaminating countless waterways. Currently, Cincinnati is among many other cities who tested positive in a study on PFA pollution, containing 11.2 parts per trillion PFAS within. Studies are still being done on the effects of PFAS pollution.

How Long Will Chemicals Be in our Drinking Water? Apparently Forever.

Serene Tarabishi, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
The horror of viruses

The horror of viruses

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
February 6, 2020
On Jan. 26, a helicopter crash in Los Angeles killed 9 people, including retired Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant. Bryant deserves to be grieved and remembered by the public, however, the other victims of the crash are not receiving enough attention. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Remembering the nine helicopter crash victims

Allison McElroy, Trends Chief
February 5, 2020
NOT SO CHARMING. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting out of the spotlight by stepping away from the monarchy, which is not as charming as it seems. This is unprecedented territory. Even so, does anyone in SHS care? The answer is no, if the average student is anything like freshman Nicole Payton who said, “I’m not really sure [what’s happening with the British monarchy]. I know someone left and someone else is made, but that’s about it.”

Royal shakeup: who’s watching?

Claire Berlier, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
BUZZ BUZZ. Sophomore Delaney Ciotola scrolls through her notification center on her phone during aviator bell. Many SHS students keep their phone with them during class and at times the buzz or ding of their device disrupts class. Studies of the National Center for Biotechnology Information have found that push notifications can result in a decrease of cognitive function, or one’s ability to process thoughts. “when I am trying to work on homework I see notifications pop up and I have this idea in my mind that I have to answer right away so I get off task,” Ciotola said.

Phone notifications causing chaos

Charlotte Weiss, feature chief
February 4, 2020
A rather infamous part of Australia’s bizarre fauna, the koala population of Australia is at grave risk during these fires. The creatures are slow-moving and find it hard to escape from oncoming flames. In New South Wales, the home of thousands of koalas, an estimated 8,000 bears have been lost to the blaze. Australia’s environmental minister, Sussan Ley explains that “It may well be up to 30 percent of the population in that region [was killed], because up to 30 percent of their habitat has been destroyed.”

#AustraliaIsBurning

Serene Tarabishi, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
WORLD WAR 3. While there have been many rumors about possible chaos and drafting taking place, we don’t have to worry just yet. In order to begin drafting citizens, Congress would need to pass a law and get the president’s signature. And to be considered a world war, there would have to be more involved countries than just Iran and the US. Freshman Josie Zink said, “I don’t think it’s going to happen because so many countries have said they are not taking sides.”

You are not getting drafted

Ria Parikh, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
WARM AND COZY. Regardless of the temperature outside, our love for a cup of hot chocolate during the winter months refuses to falter, especially with the many variations available. Above, the green mug holds the Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate, the red mug has the Chocolate Hazelnut Hot Chocolate, and the white mug houses the Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Float. “Hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks during the winter months. It keeps you warm, tastes good, and you can just cozy up around the fire and relax with your friends and family with it,” said Amanda Renner, 10, avid hot chocolate enthusiast.

Creative Cocoa

Katie Mott, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Taking care of plants in winter

Taking care of plants in winter

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
January 30, 2020
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