• AP Exams, May 11- May 22
  • Last day of school, May 15
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

Menu

History repeats itself

HISTORY REPEATS. This was not the first time the U.S has invaded the personal freedoms of american citizens during a crisis for the “greater good.” How has this compared to previous instances of civil liberty violation and how has this extended quarantine affected the workforce?

Jack Wolfe, PR Manager

May 4, 2020

   In our country's history in times of crisis, we have often given up personal freedoms in order to serve the greater good. This has happened before and it is happening now.    In 1942 during World War II, people of Japanese descent were interred into isolated camps despite their constitutional ...

Summer plans unknown

SUMMER. This is capturing one of the best moments of all summer at sleepaway camp. There might not be any new photographs at camp this summer, or for that matter anywhere. “This was going to be my seventh year at camp, and I haven't spent a whole summer in Cincinnati since 2013. I am not ready for this to happen because camp is like my other home,” said Peter Brownell, 9.

Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer

May 1, 2020

   Summer. The one thing everyone looks forward to from the first day of school.  For me specifically, I look forward to camp the day it ends.      This year may be the first since 2015 that I will not be attending camp due to the coronavirus. There is a very high chance that it will be ca...

Joe Burrow to the Bengals & what it means for Andy Dalton

NFL DRAFT. The Bengals select quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. What does drafting Joe Burrow mean not only for the Bengals but for Andy Dalton's future with the team.

Drew Berke, staff writer

April 23, 2020

   Shocker! Not. Quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU, is officially a Cincinnati Bengal. Burrow remains a tiger. This pick was widely expected to be made. All signs were pointing to this pick and head coach Zac Tayor never tried to shy away from praising Burrow.  On the Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Bea...

Lockdown sparks emotions

Although we have to do online school for the rest of the school year, there are some upsides to having time to yourself or even free time at all. All grades are affected by the shelter in place order, but some more than others. Try to make the most of your time and not spend hours on end on TikTok. Read ahead for a sophomore’s perspective on COVID-19. Stay safe!

Charlotte Weiss, Feature Chief

April 22, 2020

   Throughout the past few weeks, new information has come out almost every day concerning the severity of COVID-19 as well as new information about the various events that have been canceled. Since Mike DeWine, the governor of Ohio, has decided to keep all public schools closed through the end of the...

Celebrity complaints during COVID-19

WHILE THE WORLD is suffering through a global pandemic, Celebrities become criticized for expressing their problems with quarantine despite their privileged lifestyle.

Jack Wolfe, PR manager

April 14, 2020

   The COVID-19 virus is revealing a great deal of truths, as does any global event to this scale. Revealing how much the U.S relies on China, how our fellow Americans react during a crisis and the dismantling mirage of celebrity relatability.    Unlike the first two, the spinning web of relatability tha...

Keeping up with the coronavirus

CAPTION: FAKE NEWS. As social media progresses and expands, teenagers are more exposed to fake news than ever. And in the current COVID-19 era, this could mean a lot of trouble.

Linya Guo, Arts and Entertainment Chief

April 12, 2020

   It’s no secret that formerly print news has started spreading onto social media. From the New York Times to the Washington Post, all the publication giants have gradually migrated to promoting on various social platforms.    With this change, teenagers have started becoming more exposed to current e...

The frontline

LIFE IN QUARANTINE. Over the past weeks, society has greatly transformed. While the majority of people are staying at home protecting themselves from the virus, there are still people who are sacrificing their lives each and every day to provide for their communities. Whether it be health care providers, grocery store workers, delivery workers, restaurant workers, etc. there are incredible people who are doing all they can to look out for us, many at the expense of their own lives.

Gaby Pereda, Staff Writer

April 10, 2020

   Health care providers. Those who are doctors. Those who are nurses. Those who are physician assistants. Those who answer our 911 calls. Those who check in patients into hospitals. It goes without saying that the world around us is coming together to commemorate and honor those in the medical fiel...

What quarantine has taught me about setting boundaries

DO NOT DISTURB. COVID-19 has impacted all of us in different ways. It’s safe to say we are all feeling the mental burden of being quarantined in our homes. With our lives being flipped upside down, it’s important to set limits to protect your physical and mental wellbeing. Read to learn some tips that will help you set boundaries at home.

Harsitha Kalaiarasan, Design Editor

April 8, 2020

 Setting boundaries is a new concept for me. I have heard it thrown around on social media a lot and disregarded the obscure notion. But, in quarantine, I have truly understood the need for such a practice in our daily lives.  Essentially, boundaries are mental, physical, and emotional limits we put int...

Corona virus Stockpiling

THE GROCERY STORE PROBLEM. The stay at home in Ohio has been extended to May 1st at the earliest. Everyone has been stocking up for over a month with the supplies that they need such as food. Along with these necessities, others have been stocking up on Toilet paper, and they leave others with nothing. According to a NY Times writer and producer, “An excess of toilet paper will not help protect you against COVID-19, but it will cause a run on supplies that keeps others from getting what they might need.” Everyone buying these excessive amounts of food allows fear to come upon others’ minds if they did not buy enough as other people. Everyone wants their family to prepare and people buy as much as they can, no matter the cost and who it might be hurting.

Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer

April 7, 2020

   Coronavirus is not something that happens every day in our world. No one knows how to act upon it, but they think that they do. This means stocking up on food and toilet paper for most people. At least that is how it has been for my family.    There are people fighting over food, and now ordering onli...

How to forget about Coronavirus

FORGET CORONA. All we want to do is just forget that coronavirus even exists. So, follow these tips to ensure you never have to think about it ever again! Remember, this article is purely satirical and is not meant to be interpreted literally at all. Stay safe everyone!

Deeya Prakash, Content Managing Editor

April 4, 2020

*This article is purely satirical. Read at your own risk. Please, do not do ANYTHING listed in this article—it is purely included for comedic purposes. I recognize that this is a difficult period for all of us, and I hope this article makes you chuckle just a little bit. We could use some humor :)...

Crossing the Aisle in a Crisis

PARTISANSHIP IN A CRISIS. These days, as the nation tests its ability to withstand a crisis, people across all party lines are coming together to help each other. During this strenuous time, many also hope that our split government will follow its constituents' example. To some extent, it has. Whether it is individual governors stepping up to aid their states, or the representatives within our Congress coming together to provide aid to their people, our government is trying to temporarily pause the blocking bureaucracy and party stalling to instead work together.

Serene Tarabishi , Staff Writer

March 31, 2020

   United we stand, divided we fall. We all know the mantra. However, its message has taken a more active role these days as the nation tests its ability to withstand a crisis together. Neighbors helping neighbors, people helping each other have been the models of our society during this strenuous t...

Conquering online school

PAINTING DURING QUARANTINE. After one week of online school, feature chief Charlotte has found comfort in painting when she has off time from classes.

Charlotte Weiss, Feature Chief

March 29, 2020

   AMIDST THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, Governor Mike DeWine decided to close all Ohio schools for three weeks. Although we are still scheduled to return to school on April 6, that time may be extended considering the state of Ohio is currently sheltered in place.    After one week of Spring Break, Sycamore...

  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. 6
  8. 7
  9. ...
  10. 31

Menu
Activate Search
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio
Opinion