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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

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

Be careful about which Les Misérables you watch. This one is much older, and overall, pretty terrible. It is not a musical, and some important characters are missing, like the beyond friendzoned Eponine. I found this version to be overall unsatisfying for my undying love for this story. Photo curtsey of IMDb.

5 most singable musical movies

Emily Tyler April 9, 2014

Musicals that have been adapted into movies are my favorite type of movies. It is almost like going tom a Broadway show, but it’s cheaper, and the setting and plots feel more complete. These are...

Facing our national fluency failure

Facing our national fluency failure

Lila Englander March 27, 2014

I’m not sure how often the United States Googles itself, but I will be the first to say I was pretty disturbed with what came up. I can think of quite a few AP U.S. History students who would be...

Watch your (beep) language: Arthur the aardvark on swearing

Watch your (beep) language: Arthur the aardvark on swearing

Emily Tyler March 21, 2014

I was sitting in the living room a December evening, mostly concentrating on taking pictures of myself out of boredom known as a “selfie” when that high-pitched sensor beep called my attention. I...


The student login lets students keep an eye on their grades at all times. This can end up adding stress to students. Constantly looking at a number grade can make them loose touch with striving for knowledge instead of a number.  Photo courtesy of Sarah Horne.

Numbers over knowledge: Stress placed on grades

Sarah Horne March 18, 2014

Students are often told to check their grades online to keep up, but every time I check my grade it only seems to add stress. I have gotten into the habit now of checking my grades so often that...

This quiz uses things that you are interested in in hopes that you will find something new to read. All of the selections can be found in the SHS library, or a Cincinnati Public library. There are several other sources to find something to read based on things that you have already read and liked. Image by Emily Tyler.

What should you read?

Emily Tyler February 27, 2014

 

When celebrity stars burn out

When celebrity stars burn out

Eli Zawatsky February 23, 2014

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious red carpet events. For four and a half hours on Mar. 2 celebrities from all over the world are seated in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Millions will watch...

sNOw more snow days

sNOw more snow days

Elijah Zawatsky February 14, 2014

Seven weeks have passed since winter break ended, and the week of Feb 10 is the first full school week. I loved the large number of snow days for the first week or two; I would wake up, think “I...

This quiz uses things that you are interested in in hopes that you will find something new to read. All of the selections can be found in the SHS library, or a Cincinnati Public library. There are several other sources to find something to read based on things that you have already read and liked. Image by Emily Tyler.

Why we read: the mental and emotional benefits

Emily Tyler February 14, 2014

As I was reading things from a classic by Orwell to fantasy by Tyra Banks, a question that I could not let go of came to me: Why do I read? Why do I dedicate so much time to a story that does not appeal...

Twitter finally overtakes Facebook

Taylor Evans February 13, 2014

Remember when flip phones were “the thing”? Then, that shortly turned into the sliding phones, and now smart phones have taken over.  Evolution of technology is an inevitability of life and as...

Chipotle pioneers new advertising methods

Chipotle pioneers new advertising methods

Lila Englander February 13, 2014

Last week I turned over the New York Times to find something that made no sense.  An advertisement titled “An Open Letter to Everyone with Mouths.” The letter goes on to argue on behalf of a company...

Gray skies ahead: college winter visit bit too realistic

Gray skies ahead: college winter visit bit too realistic

Lila Englander February 13, 2014

A college visit could dissuade a student from applying to their dream school. Or a college visit could seal the deal for a student that was only mildly interested beforehand. The great significance...

The storm only reached low temperatures of 28 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing creeks and streams to only partially freeze.

Less than inclement weather causes snow day

Taylor Evans February 13, 2014

While waking up at 6:30 a.m. and being told that you can go back to sleep because it is a snow day is arguably the greatest feeling ever, it should be saved for the appropriate time. Many of us...

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