• 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

Gonzalez performs in the summer production of West Side Story. Photo by Emily Callaway

Q&A with Isabella Gonzalez, 10

Ben Ruskin February 4, 2014

Q: How did you prepare for you’re audition in “Aida?" A: Right after “West Side Story” ended my mom and I ordered the music book for “Aida” and bought the CD and listened to it everyday...

The Beatles were one of the best bands of all time. Even today everyone knows who they are and what they have done. Even if only two Beatles are still with us today, their music will never change. Photo creates to MCT photo.

The Beatles reunite at the Grammys

Hannah Frey February 2, 2014

The Beatles broke up in 1970 and since then, whenever they got together it was a big deal. So naturally when rumors of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr performing together on the Grammy Awards surfaced,...

The 20/20 Experience part one was released March 15, 2013 and part two came out September 27. Part one has gone double platinum in the U.S. and single platinum in the U.K.

The 20/20 Experience

Joshua Patterson, Staff Writer February 2, 2014

Justin Timberlake made his return to the music world after taking an extended period of leave. He came back with a bang. When it released on March 15, it debuted number one on the Billboard Top 100, selling...

Ever since it hit theaters, the kid-friendly, PG rated movie has been highly praised and well reviewed. The box office hit has entertained people of all ages. The light-hearted musical brings joy and smiles to the faces of its audience.

Photo Courtesy: MCT Photo

‘Frozen’ by Disney album review

Amy Deng January 27, 2014

“Frozen” has become a popular animated movie appealing to all ages. One of the reasons why it was so popular was because it was a musical featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and...

The cast mingle on stage as a microphone sound check takes place. The set (as of Wednesday, Jan. 22) was painted entirely white in preparation for the bright colors of the 1920s. The set features the narrator’s apartment, the Grand Hall, the groom’s room, the bride’s room, and an outdoor set with the appearance of a biplane.
Photo courtesy of Tori Swart

No room for Drowsiness: Aves Theatre prepares winter musical with tech days

Victoria Swart January 27, 2014

With the opening of “The Drowsy Chaperone” a mere two weeks away, the Aves Theatre program had no time to waste. While most students were enjoying a five-day weekend, the cast and crew spent two...

Netflix was founded in the year 1997. It currently has 40 million streaming members globally. Subscribed members can also instantly watch unlimited movies and television episodes directed to their televisions and computers. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo Service.

Netflix doubles new content

Caroline Gao January 16, 2014

It is snowing outside and nothing sounds better than settling down and watching a movie. Netflix, the world’s leading subscription service for watching television episodes and movies, is now doubling...

The Ipotty is considered by many a terrible idea. However many don’t see anything wrong with this contraption. The toilet is up for sale at 40 dollars.

Terrible Toys of the Year

Rujula Kapoor January 3, 2014

After Christmas there is often a long line to return items and bad toys from presents. A recent study from Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has released a study on their worst game of the year. 1....

“The Hobbit” is based off of the novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien. The book was actually published 17 years before its successful spinoff, “The Lord of the Rings.” The final film in the book’s trilogy adaption, “The Hobbit: There and Back Again,” is expected to be released Dec. 17, 2014. Photo courtesy of Ben Cohen.

‘The Hobbit: Desolation of Snore’

Ben Cohen December 21, 2013

The trend has unfortunately begun of directors adapting a single book into multiple movies. This was done with “Harry Potter,” “Twilight,” and the upcoming final film in “The Hunger Games”...

Sycamore Orchestra Winter Concert nears

Rujula Kapoor December 14, 2013

The concert is quickly approaching on Thurs. Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. This is the biggest concert of the year and features grades five through 12. Admission is free to the event and public is welcome....

The Book Thief steals my heart

‘The Book Thief’ steals my heart

Emily Tyler December 11, 2013

A haunting story narrated by Death itself, telling the tale of an orphaned German girl harboring a Jew in the time of the Nazi occupation, recently took the big screen. "The Book Thief" by Markus...

Clarkson’s new Christmas album features many styles of music. Her upbeat ballads keep the Christmas spirit merry. It features many guest vocalists.
Photo Courtesy: MCT Photo

‘Wrapped in Red’ by Kelly Clarkson album review

Amy Deng December 11, 2013

By the time December arrives there's no getting away from the Christmas music. The holiday hits swirl around us in endless variety, countless versions of classic carols along with novelty tunes and...

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