• 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

Elephants have long since remained a walking conundrum for scientists. They are large in size, so cancer should be more prevalent. However, this is not so; in fact, elephants rarely receive cancer.

Dumbo to the rescue

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2015

Why do elephants rarely get cancer? The mystery has stumped scientists for decades. Because they have nearly 100 times as many cells as people, they should be 100 times more likely to have a cell turn...

After years of documenting her life online, the familiar Essena O’Neill’s departure from social media has caused fellow famed social media users to respond. Nina Nelson and Randa Nelson, friends of O’Neill, recorded and shared a video via YouTube criticizing her for her claims about ‘fakeness’ within the social media world. Additionally, other vegan bloggers took her words offensively and made an effort to prove the positive side of social media still existed.

Instagram star quits social media, leaves 500,000 followers behind

Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer November 18, 2015

Essena O’Neill, 19-year-old Australian lifestyle blogger, recently took the step to delete all of her outlets on the internet. The catch? She had over half a million followers on Instagram. Sophomore...

Sleep Stats

Sleep Stats

Caroline Bruns, Webmaster November 18, 2015

French students show their support for France with a banner they all signed on Mon., Nov. 16. Other students joined in showing their solidarity with France by wearing red, white, and blue, the colors of the French flag. A picture of these students was taken on Monday as well.

Paris attacks strike home

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2015

  Even though they occurred across the ocean, the attacks that occurred in Paris on Fri., Nov. 13 continue to deeply affect students and staff at Sycamore. French teacher Madame Lesley Chapman once...

Teenage Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Crashes

Teenage Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Crashes

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2015

ReDo Day staff said, “The premise of ReDo Day is to provide students with the opportunity to realize they possess the power to make permanent, positive, cultural change in their schools and communities. At the end of the day students are asked to develop a ‘Take Action Plan’ to help them move forward with positive behaviors that both give and get respect. These activities are instrumental in breaking down stereotypes and fostering connections between students.”

Students learn to ‘Respect Everyone Despite Odds’

Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer November 17, 2015

Have you ever wanted to make amends with someone you stopped talking to or find common ground with your fellow students? On Fri., Nov. 6, students participating in ReDo Day did just that. ‘Respect Everyone...

Airing it out

Airing it out

Nathan Zhang, Op/Ed Chief November 16, 2015

After receiving much malice, Ohio decided to scrap PARCC testing and replace it with new tests to be administered in the spring. These new tests will be distributed by a different company known as the...

Students assembled in the IMC to watch Mott’s one hour presentation. As well as talking about his own experiences around the world, Mott shared with the students how they could become citizens of the world. He challenged the students to communicate with each other and share cultures.

Global citizens unite

Yasmine Guedira, Staff Writer November 15, 2015

Sycamore graduate of the class of 2008 Andrew Mott came back to SHS to give an insightful presentation about what it means to be a global citizen in the modern world. Mott, an active member of the global...

Over 3,000 teens will participate in the Model UN convention at the University of Chicago. President of the club, Bryn Kelley, and Vice President, Yang Xing Ding, decided who would be traveling to the convention.

Model UN begins with a bang

Ben Ruskin, Social Media Director November 14, 2015

3,000 participants all at one convention, all there for the same purpose. To collaborate and learn about different cultures and be social all at the same time. Model UN began with its first meeting...

Athletic Director Phil Poggi lead the signing ceremony, which featured the  signings of four student athletes. Over 100 friends and family were in attendance. Senior Mary Fry said “It was really cool to be up on stage with some of my closest friends and seeing all of the people who came to support all of us.”

New Signing Ceremonies

Eli Zawatsky, Print Editor-In-Chief November 13, 2015

  Benign and void of excitement, the act of signing one’s name on a document is a weekly, if not daily occurrence in the majority of our lives. There are, however, a few notable exceptions to the...

Sister Alyssa Meis leads a yoga class during a retreat in Tracy, Calif., at the  Seeds Of Life Spirituality Center, run by the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity, on June 10, 2015. Sister Meis is one of two nuns working with novices and discerners who are entering the religious life, like the small group of nuns living in the convent in Long Beach on the grounds of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Yoga helps students reduce stress

Anna Zhou, Executive Managing Editor November 12, 2015

With a rigorous learning regiment and tough academic competition, SHS students often feel the need to relax and unwind if even for just a few hours. One method of relaxation that has significantly...

Holiday Facts

Holiday Facts

Samuel Ruskin, Staff Writer November 12, 2015

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