• 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

Sophomore Adam Meller, attorney on the Green mock trial team, works on writing his speech and finalizing things before competition. Mock trial requires work and time otuside of practice. Coaches emphasize that the experience is based on how much each member of the team is willing to dedicate.

Mock try-als out competition

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor December 11, 2015

As the chess season comes to a close and other winter sports kick into gear, another intense winter activity is also starting its competition season. While not exactly a sport, mock trial still has practices...

Meal worms are found commonly throughout the world and can therefore be used in various locations to limit plastic waste. The waste is made into biodegradable waste. This does not affect their health.

Styrofoam-eating mealworms could reduce waste

Anne Marsh, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

Plastic is considered one of the biggest contributors to global pollution; Americans produce about 33 million tons of plastic waste each year! However, researchers at Stanford University have discovered...

The ISIS flag is a main symbol of the terrorist organization, and its image generates fear. The flag reads: “There is no God but Allah, Mohammed is the messenger of Allah.” This phrase is known as the shahada, a declaration of faith used across Islam.

ISIS’ reign of terror

Christine Macke, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

The extremist group responsible for terrorist events such as the recent attacks in Paris and the shootings in San Bernardino, California, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, known commonly as ISIS, has...

Rising temperatures will increase the rate and which glaciers and ice caps melt and cause early ice thaw on rivers and lakes. Sea ice will increasingly retreat. According to scientists at the U.S. Center for Atmospheric Research, the Arctic could be ice-free in the summer of 2040.

Climate change changes perspectives

Caroline Gao, Print Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2015

The effects from global warming and climate change have become an increasingly discussed topic. A picture of its damaging effects even made The Atlantic’s top 25 news photos of 2015. The picture displayed...

Christopher Krauss waves an American flag during a rally for Sen. Bernie Sanders at the American Indian Center on Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Minneapolis. (Jerry Holt/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Navy SEALs now accepting women

Eshika Kohli, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert said “Why shouldn’t anybody who can meet the (standards) be accepted? And the answer is, there is no reason.” Just recently, two women became the...

Some new health plans are offering discounts for diabetes care. (Fotolia)

United States diabetes patient numbers on decline

Eshika Kohli, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

After many years of a nonstop rise in the number of diabetes cases in the United States, the numbers have finally started to come down. This decline has been the first in twenty-five years. According...

A woman places candles on the memorial for the victims of the San Bernadino shooting. since the attack at Columbine High School in 1999, there have been over 30 mass shootings in the US. Without research into gun violence,  tragedies such as the one in San Bernadino cannot be effectively prevented.

A shot in the dark

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief December 10, 2015

“A predecessor once characterized the NRA as being ‘one of the world’s great religions,’ and 64-year-old LaPierre [the NRA executive vice president] is a strange fit to be its pope,” said Rolling...

El Ninos Impact on the United States

El Nino’s Impact on the United States

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2015

Over the past few years, criticism regarding Planned Parenthood’s morality spread. Outrage about abortions the clinics provide blew up with the rumor that the clinics not only performed abortions but also sold body parts on the black market. However, abortions are one of multiple things that Planned Parenthood does to assist in sex education and procedures.

Planned Parenthood shooting suspect brought to court

Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer December 9, 2015

Killer Robert Dear’s recent attack in Colorado brought to light the continuing battle between the pro-life and the pro-choice movements. Nine people were wounded, three killed. Dear, the man behind...

Mott speaks to students, teachers, and parents about
the importance of global citizenship. Becoming more
connected with people is key in connecting communities.
What people do in one place affects someone
in another place.

SHS alum Andrew Mott speaks about global citizenship

Amy Deng, Feature Chief December 9, 2015

“I am a global citizen.” This phrase represents the many people of the world and how they all connect with each other. 2008 SHS graduate Andrew Mott led a presentation about global citizenship on Monday,...

Graphic show opinions of Republicans after the 4th GOP debate

Candidates debate for debate control

Hannah May, Sports Chief December 9, 2015

After the fourth GOP debate, the 13 Republican candidates elected to take action to improve the process of the next one. Following a series of questions that appeared to be deliberately attempting to...

 Kobe Bryant plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He recently announced his retirement. He will not be returning for the next season.

Kobe Bryant retires from NBA

Calliope Osborn, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

The shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant announced his retirement after the current season. He stated his decision to not return next season in an open letter titled ‘Dear Basketball’...

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