• 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

Claire Lefton

Claire Lefton , A&E Chief

My name is Claire Singer Lefton and chances are you know one of my many relatives and/or siblings. One of my ultimate career goals is being on "Saturday Night Live". In addition to comedy, I love film and film criticism; it's like a mental exercise. I have no specific musical taste in particular, though I have a soft spot for 90s alternative rock. If you ever want a [strong] opinion on anything movies, come and ask me- I live for giving my opinion. In addition to being on the leaf I am an actor and a technician for Aves Theater, a fourth-year Aves Improv member, and the co-president of Sycamore's Gay Straight Trans Alliance.

 

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The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia speaks to the State Bar of Texas. Part of what is making people fight over his replacement is that he was one of the most conservative Justices on the bench. If the Democrats can get thier preferred candidate in, the Supreme Court would be more moderate, lessening conservative influence.

Game of Robes

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
February 18, 2016
Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Mississippi. Trump recently tweeted, “I refuse to call Megyn Kelly a bimbo, because that would not be politically correct. Instead I will only call her a lightweight reporter!” Him and many other conservatives are fighting to end the  so-called “PC culture”.

To be politically correct

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
January 29, 2016
Actor John Krasinski and Academy president Cheryl Boone Issacs announce the nominees for Best Actor. It is hopeful that Leonardo DiCaprio might finally win an Oscar after his fifth nomination.  Bryan Cranston’s nomination has been criticized as being merely adequate and an actor of color could have taken his place instead.

Oscars still ‘so white’

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
January 22, 2016
A woman places candles on the memorial for the victims of the San Bernadino shooting. since the attack at Columbine High School in 1999, there have been over 30 mass shootings in the US. Without research into gun violence,  tragedies such as the one in San Bernadino cannot be effectively prevented.

A shot in the dark

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
December 10, 2015
Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform at half-time. Cheerleaders are the lowest paid employees of the NFL. Mascots and concession workers both earn more than minimum wage.

Will cheer for spare change

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
November 2, 2015
Matt Damon as NASA botanist Mark 
Watney walking alone on the surface of Mars. Most scenes Damon are in he filmed alone. He did not even meet some of the other main cast members during filming.

‘The Martian’ blasts off

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
October 27, 2015
Jimmy Fallon host of “The Tonight Show” talks with Stephen Colbert host of “The Late Show” at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. While talented, both male comedians have taken over shows for other male comedians (Jay Leno and David Letterman respectively). Other male comedians who have taken over for other male comedians include Trevor Noah, James Corden, and Seth Meyers.

No girls allowed

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief
October 15, 2015
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
Junior Andrew Cardenas fills out forms before donation. Donating blood requires extensive inspection and formality to prevent problems such as blood-borne illnesses. The pre-donation process also includes a blood screening.

We bleed green and gold

Claire Lefton, Staff writer
May 22, 2015
Avengers, Annihilate!

Avengers, Annihilate!

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
May 21, 2015
The unveiling of Barbie’s 125th and 126th careers. The influence the dolls have on young girls can be life changing. This closeness with the “Hello Barbie” worries parents who do not want Mattel to hear their kids’ deepest thoughts.

Big Brother Barbie

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Dabo Swinney coaching during a Clemson game.  Despite a multi-million dollar salary, he does not support benefits for his student athletes. Swinney’s attitude toward collegiate sports remaining “amateur” is not uncommon among coaches.

The poor behind the rich

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
March 24, 2015
A swastika drawn on a Miami synagogue. This kind of vandalism is highly common, especially in the American south. Nazi symbology has found its way into religious centers, homes, and even schools.

Anti-Semitism goes global

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015
Spider-Man leaps across building tops in his titular video game. The hero is not only popular in movies, but in merchandise. Web-shooters and masks follow fans wherever they go.

Spider-Man catches Marvel in web

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
February 12, 2015
   A scene from “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones”. The planet in this scene, Tatooine, has already made an appearance in the new film’s trailer. The amount of involvement for the droids R2-D2 and C3-P0 is still undetermined.

‘Star Wars’ stirs students

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
December 12, 2014
Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, and Peter Quill/Star Lord fly through battle in Marvel’s summer hit “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Some film critics have said if Marvel has managed to make the living tree (Groot) and talking raccoon (Rocket) from this film to be among 2014’s most beloved heroes, they can make films of more obscure characters successful. Along with film, Marvel also produces TV shows such as “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and the upcoming “Marvel’s Agent Carter”.

Marvel maps future films

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
November 25, 2014
Kurdish refugees flee their homes in Turkey due to an ISIS invasion. The radical Islamic State seeks to destroy those who do not conform to their ideals. Along with refugees, both Kurds and other people have been brutally beheaded.

Australian teen joins ISIS

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer
November 10, 2014
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