• 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

The current salmonella outbreak is not as costly or widespread as the previous one in 2009, found mostly in peanut butter. According to the CDC, 714 persons were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, killing nine. Illnesses were reported across 46 states.

Mexican cucumbers sicken people across country

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2015

The current nationwide salmonella outbreak, as of Sept. 15, has caused 418 illnesses in 31 states. According to Health Daily News, it has been traced back to cucumbers imported from Mexico by Andrew &...

Sanders speaks at a Los Angeles rally. His appeal to youth is driving more young people to attend rallies like this. This is important as young political participation has been on the decline.

Sanders slides ahead

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief September 21, 2015

While presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has been the Democratic favorite for years, dark horse Senator Bernie Sanders is beginning to pull ahead in early primary polls in Iowa and New Hampshire. According...

Kim Davis, embraced by her lawyer, Mat Staver, appears before the media with Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, left, outside the Carter County Detention Center in Grayson, Ky., on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. (Pablo Alcala/Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS)

Religion vs. rights: Kentucky clerk refuses gay marriage licences

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor September 21, 2015

One’s conscience is a powerful thing; it is what keeps people in check and prevents anything from small lies to murder. However, the issue has been raised as to whether one’s conscience is enough to...

The picture of the body of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi face down in the surf is the symbol of the plight of Syrian refugees. Kurdi drowned along with his 5-year-old brother Ghalib and their mother Rehan when their raft foundered. More than 300,000 people have crossed into Europe by sea, with about 2,600 dying in the attempt.

Walking to freedom

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2015

Hundreds of migrants and refugees in Hungary began a desperate 300 mile walk towards Germany on Sept. 4 after giving up on their attempts to catch a train. After authorities stopped all international...

Starbucks is one of the largest and most popular coffee 
companies. Sadly, they are not a participant of the free 
coffee activities. As fall season is approaching, the
popular drink, Pumpkin Spice Latte, is available 
by Starbucks.

National Coffee Day celebrates popular beverage

Amy Deng, staff writer September 10, 2015

Coffee is popular all around the world and is consumed daily by most people and Sept. 29 is the day to celebrate as it is National Coffee Day. Senior Astrid Cabello said,. “I started drinking coffee...

Mohammad poses with his clock. The device closely resembled a bomb. Many famous organizations have shown their support for Mohammad.

#IStandWithAhmed

Anne Marsh, Staff Writer September 9, 2015

Earlier this month, a Texas teen was accused of bringing a bomb to school. However, Ahmed Mohamed’s supposed explosive turned out to be a clock he claimed to have invented. The high school student...

Although the use of cocaine in teens is somewhat low, flakka could take over as its replacement and deaths would skyrocket. Teen drug use is going down, which is good. However, new drugs coming in to play could cause a reverse effect.

Drug more lethal than cocaine

Max Torem, Staff Writer June 1, 2015

There is a new drug in the country and it may be more dangerous than you think. It’s called flakka. In some parts of the country it is called gravel for because of its white crystal chunks that are very...

Ireland was the 18th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.  However, there are two other countries, including the US in which same-sex marriage is legal in some jurisdictions.  There are currently 37 states in which gay marriage has been legalized.

Equality emerges in Ireland

Meredith Gottliebson, Staff Writer May 29, 2015

Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage by a popular vote on Fri., May 22- and it was a landslide. In a referendum asking whether the voter was in favor of changing...

In India, May is usually one of the hottest months of the year. However, the India Meteorological Department has said that this is the most severe stretch recorded in over a decade. Heat warnings have been issued throughout the country.

Too hot for summer

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2015

Sizzling sun, blistering temperatures. This is what India has experienced in recent weeks, scorched by a massive heat wave that has claimed the lives of more than 1,100 people within the past week and...

Changes are being made all around the school. Noticeable changes made already are the new tables, the skins on the walls, and overall school spirit. This summer however, even more changes will be made.

SHS to get major changes this summer

Natalie Brinkman, Op/Ed Chief May 27, 2015

Alterations around the school can already be seen, through both the building and the school spirit of students and staff alike. This summer, however, the school will be undertaking more than $1 million...

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