• 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

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

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Grace Zhang, Copy Editor November 12, 2018

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Grace Zhang, Copy Editor November 2, 2018

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WOW. This photo shows a line of air conditioners. The state of Ohio is debating passing a bill that will use school funds to provide air conditioning in the whole school. This is because students performance is impeded when the climate is not ideal.

Ohio considers air conditioning bill

Isabella Magato, Cartoonist November 1, 2018

Many professionals speak out about the effects of proper preparation for the school day such as the importance of eating healthy, getting the proper amount of sleep, studying, and much more. But what they...

THAT’S SO FETCH. “Mean Girls,” a popular film directed by Mark Waters features a new student, Cady Heron, who is bullied by the popular students. During the movie, she undergoes friendship and bullying problems. But, by the end of the movie, she solves her problems and makes peace with the bullies. “Almost everyone has watched [“Mean Girls”] once, if not a couple times. It is just a go-to when you’re with your girls,” said Debasmita Kanungo, 11.

Does ‘Mean Girls’ discourage or encourage bullying?

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff October 30, 2018

I am sitting Sitting on the couch, next to friends, laughing at the insane plot of “Mean Girls.” On the screen, Cady Heron, played by Lindsay Lohan, gives Regina George, played by Rachel McAdams bars...

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Grace Zhang, Copy Editor October 23, 2018

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BAM. Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Vontaze Burfict looks at a dejected bench following a crushing defeat to bitter arch rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Banged up Bengals cannot linger on the loss to long with having to face the American Football Conferences (AFC’S) best team, the Chiefs. Coach Marvin Lewis says, “We’ll be fine. We’ll be ready to go.

Rumble in the Bungle

Ephraim Carlson, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

On Oct. 14, the Bengals showed the world yet another creative way to lose in the most miserable of outcomes. This time it came against their bitter arch rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati punched...

BLACK LIVES MATTER. The novel, “The Hate U Give,” delves deep into the racial controversies and debates that plague our nation. This beloved book is soon to be on screen, and already has great reviews, encouraging teenagers to see a side of this topic that could not otherwise be shown. This film is set to release on Oct. 5 and will be in theaters for a limited time.

‘The Hate U Give’ goes from book to screen   

Deeya Prakash, Staff Writer October 11, 2018

Many book to screen adaptations are horrific. All avid readers fear the day that some hot-shot movie producers will butcher their sacred texts, leaving their favorites with low opinions. Of course,...

SMILE. The actors become their characters for a photo during the shooting of the finale episode of season 3 of “Parks and Recreation.” This photo was used as the season image and was briefly the image for the series on Netflix. The TV show aired for seven seasons, with the sixth ending in a large cliffhanger that had everyone waiting for the seventh and final season. “I know we [the whole “Parks and Rec” cast] would all do [a reunion],” said Amy Poehler to Ellen DeGeneres.

‘Parks and Recreation’: intriguing or disappointing?

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff October 10, 2018

5 out of 5 stars Is “Parks and Recreation” ("Parks and Rec") an unbelievable or uninteresting show? Does this series capture the viewers’ attention or leave them feeling bored and unsatisfied? Personally,...

MERC WITH THE MOUTH. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) poses with X-Force members Domino (Zazie Beats) and Cable (Josh Brolin) in a promo image for Deadpool 2. The film, which released in May of this year and is currently the highest-grossing R-rated movie of this year.  Some fans of the character are very against the idea of the comic book character getting the PG-13 treatment. “You can’t have the Merc with the Mouth without him being [R-rated],” said Andrew Schmid, 12.

‘Deadpool’ goes PG-13

Alex Jowanovitz, Associate Video Editor October 9, 2018

A few weeks ago, 20th Century Fox announced a new 'Deadpool' movie coming to theaters at the end of this year, but there is a lot more to this than it seems. While details are scarce on the "Untitled...

YUM. The silver pot is mixed with steaming chocolate and a huge marshmallow and graham crackers. On the side, you have the wonderful selections of fruit and tasty treats to dip in the fondue. “The strawberries were the best part,” said Lily Banke, 11.

The Melting Pot: Review

Gabby Khodadad and Henry Loeb October 9, 2018

Looking for a tasty dinner for homecoming? Well, have no fear. We have found the place for you: The Melting Pot in Montgomery. The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant. It is a perfect place to go with...

HAIR. Violet is initially distraught after she realizes that her hair is gone. However, after receiving a pep talk from a cancer-support group, which she had mistakenly been invited to, she regains her confidence. Her new attitude translates into her work as well, as she looks for more meaningful forms of advertising.

‘Nappily Ever After’ impresses, empowers

Jessica, Lu October 5, 2018

A new Netflix original film dropped on Sept. 21, 2018, and I definitely enjoyed it. The movie follows the life of Violet Jones (Sanaa Lathan), a woman who will settle for nothing less than perfection....

BELIEVE IN WOMENKIND. Women have protested Brett M. Kavanaugh’s appointment since before he was accused of sexual assault, although a nominee cannot be voted against because of political differences. Various protesters even interrupted the hearing to yell and disrupt the proceeding to beg senators to vote no. “I know there are some new allegations, so if the investigation is prolonged with a reasonable amount of evidence, then that would make sense. After the primaries is out of the question,” said Alaina Delsignore, 10.

Senator clarifies vote after hearing stories of sexual assault

Allyson Bonhaus, Editor in Chief October 4, 2018

On Fri., Sept. 28, a man took another step towards the highest court in the land. The judiciary committee, in charge of overseeing and approving justices for the Supreme Court, approved Judge Brett M....

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