• 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

BABY. Fiona was born at 30 pounds. Since she was premature, she required bottle feeding initially. A lot has changed as Fiona is now over six hundred pounds (and no longer drinks from a bottle).

Fiona captivates nation

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director January 22, 2018

She stole the hearts of Cincinnati and the nation. She is all over social media with her adorable photos and videos. She is almost one year old and still receives attention. All of the attention raises...

TIME’S UP. The #MeToo movement along with its branches #MeTooK12 and Time’s Up continues to gain momentum, bringing awareness to the issues of sexual harassment and the dominance of wealthy men. This also sheds light to the gender disparity apparent in American society. For change to happen, particularly beginning in 2018, both men and women must join together and speak up.

Speaking out against sexual harassment equals catalyst for change?

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2018

2017 was known as the year of turmoil. What will 2018 be known as? The year of terror? The year of secrets? Or perhaps it will be the year of change, starting with the #MeToo movement and its 2018 progeny...

LOUD AND PROUD. Marchers crowd the streets during the Women’s March in Cincinnati. The nationwide Women’s March on Washington featured sister marches in cities, and in total, around 2.6 million people rallied for their rights.

Wave of activism lies ahead in new year

Harsitha Kalaiarasan, Staff Writer January 18, 2018

With the dawn of a new year, individuals strive to reflect on the past year and to learn and grow from mistakes. In 2017, the United States witnessed widespread movements, demonstrations, and protests...

JOINING TOGETHER. South Korean president Moon Jae-In address the media in a speech. After Moon Jae-In became president, the two Korean nations have spoken more often than they ever have before since the Korean War. The two nations will have a joint women’s hockey team in the upcoming Winter Olympics taking place in Pyeong-Chang, South Korea.

North, South Korea unify Olympic hockey team, future possibilities alarm public

Hannah Lee, Opinion Chief January 17, 2018

North and South Korean officials have announced that they will be joining as one women’s hockey team for the Winter Olympics, taking place next month in Pyeong-Chang, South Korea, much to the surprise...

CONTROVERSY. Teens are susceptible to the images, videos, and words linked to their social media sites. YouTuber Logan Paul, pictured above, posted a controversial video that many see as unfit and inappropriate for all viewers. His actions may influence teens to make bad decisions that are ultimately dangerous or insensitive.

YouTuber Logan Paul uploads insensitive video

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2018

Our society likes to suppress and ignore issues until they explode into problems that are simply too hard to turn away from. While there are many examples of these issues in our current society, there...

What news does not tell you

Jessica Lu, Staff Writer January 1, 2018

TAKING A STAND. Thousands gathered in Cincinnati’s Washington Park on Sat., Jan. 21 for the Women’s March. The nationwide event sparked a year in which feminism was the central focus of most news stories and conversations. “I feel it is important that women feel comfortable using their voice, and the growth of feminism is helping people start those conversations,” said Thea Ferdinand, 12. Photo courtesy of Annie Marsh.

Merriam-Webster names ‘feminism’ as word of 2017

Anne Marsh, Creative Projects Director December 29, 2017

Looking back upon the year, many recall Donald Trump’s inauguration, the birth of Beyonce’s twins, and the death of Vine (RIP). Also, more and more women are coming forward with stories of sexual...

GOING, GOING, GONE. Glaciers like the pictured Mendenhall are rapidly retreating. This is due to climate change. “The ice has thinned and melted back more than 2000 meters since it was first measured in 1911,” said Gary Braasch, an environmental photojornalist.
Photo courtesy of Tribune Services.

America denies climate change

Maya Goldenberg, Staff Writer December 27, 2017

It was a month after Donald Trump had won the election. I was at my grandma’s house celebrating Hanukkah, sitting on the couch because I was stuffed with latkes. I could see my sister talking to my...

Where did collaboration Wednesdays go?

Where did collaboration Wednesdays go?

Sydney Evans, Leaflet Editor-in-Chief December 26, 2017

In recent weeks the staff and administration at SHS have cracked down on students leaving lunch or Aviator bell. Announcements have been made reminding students and teachers alike that it is imperative...

IN FLAMES. Fires continue to blaze in California, now concentrated in the southern half. One of the fires, the Thomas Fire, burned an area of 130,000 acres, spreading over 31,000 acres in nine hourse on its first day; according to CNN, at this rate, it would have consumed New York’s Central Park in merely14 minutes. It ranks as the 19th most destructive fire in California. “There’s nothing left of our home,” said a woman who came back to her home after the Thomas Fire passed.

Losing too much

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2017

In the midst of all the focus on sexual assault and the Roy Moore controversy, America has seemed to have forgotten the natural disasters that plagued and continue to plague different areas. Puerto...

December 2017 Columns: Stigma around rape victims, Netflix versus Hulu

December 2017 Columns: Stigma around rape victims, Netflix versus Hulu

Allyson Bonhaus and Sara Margolis December 19, 2017

OPINION: Over the past few weeks, it seems like the number of sexual assault accusations has risen rapidly, as an environment of safety and courage drives women to speak out. This environment must...

REWIND. As 2017 comes to an end, it is time to reflect on both good times and bad. Each year contains great changes for society and the world, but also myriad changes for each person, especially in adolescence. Then, more importantly, we can look ahead to what is next.

December 2017 Staff Editorial: Evaluating 365 unique experiences

December 18, 2017

Perspective is hard to grasp at any point in life, but it is particularly difficult as teenagers (or so we hear). After all, for some people here, these past twelve months made up approximately 1/14...

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