• 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

Marvel continues success with newest ‘Avengers’ film

Jack Loon, Staff Writer May 13, 2015

On Fri., May 1, Marvel released its second Avengers film titled “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the sequel to the 2012 film. The movie was the second biggest opening of all time in North America,...

Star Wars fans celebrate past, look to future

Star Wars fans celebrate past, look to future

Jacob Englander, News Chief May 11, 2015

SHS students showed their star spirit this week.  Many teachers and students alike may have been greeted with ‘May the Fourth Be With You’! “I greeted every class I had with a May the Fourth...

The actors enjoy having the elementary students come and see the show.
“It was really nice having the second and third graders over. I know that a lot of my friends’ siblings were among them, and it was cool knowing that they were watching us,” Guedira said.

‘Shrek the Musical’ captivates young audience

Harsimran Makkad April 23, 2015

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" The opening lines enchant the audience as lights dim and the story begins. On April 15 and 16, second and third graders from the elementary...

  Reading is a great way to escape into a new and creative world. It can show you different perspectives, can be entertaining and a great way to relax. The more you read the less it feels like a chore and can help you to comprehend information faster.

What to read next

Sarah Horne, Associate Broadcast Editor April 23, 2015

'The Face on the Milk Carton' Filled with realistic fiction and mystery this story walks you through the life of Janie Johnson, whose whole life is turned around when she finds her picture under the...

 ‘The Selection’, is a book for readers who enjoy action and romance novels.  It is also a series with many different parts and characters. Different Novellas are narrated by different characters giving readers multiple points of views.

Selecting ‘The Selection’

Sarah Horne, Associate Broadcast Editor April 23, 2015

"The Selection" is a novel written by Kiera Cass, that follows America Singer through the royal process of being chosen one of 35 girls to have the chance to be the princes wife in the kingdom of Illéa. With...

The Wombats album Glitterbug is on iTunes for $9.99. Their singles “Your Body is a Weapon” and “Give Me a Try” are available for $1.29. “Greek Tragedy” is available for $.69.

The Wombats get glitterbugs anticipating upcoming tour

Taylor Close, Staff Writer April 17, 2015

The English Indie Rock band has recently released their third album, Glitterbugs, along with announcing a new tour and Ep to go along with it. “I love how since they are an English band, not as many...

The show was released on Netflix on 4/12/15.  It has gotten very high ratings so far.  The entire season was released in one day.

New Netflix Original redefines origin stories

Jacob Englander, Staff Writer April 17, 2015

D.C. fans need not read this.  A fresh Netflix original, made with Marvel Comics, begins with a bold innovative idea. Can being blind be an advantage? “I know that if you lose one of your senses,...

“Cinderella” came out on March 13. Lily James plays Cinderella, she is best known for her role on 
“Downton Abbey.” She was also hit with controversy over her “tiny waist” with people saying it was un-proportional.
Photo Courtesy: MCT Campus

New ‘Cinderella’ movie dances around sexism controversy

Amy Deng, A & E Co-Editor April 17, 2015

The 2015 version of the 1950 animated classic was a box-office success. However, it has been labeled as being sexist towards females and the way they are treated. “I haven’t seen the movie yet but...

The hot desert sun offers a dry climate at the ground of Coachella. The six stages offer different setups with different performers performing at each place. The second weekend is approaching as the first weekend comes to a close.
Photo Courtesy: MCT Photo

Coachella portrays spectacular performances

Amy Deng, A & E Editor April 16, 2015

The first weekend of the 2015 Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival was punctuated by amazing performances that spread across the Empire Polo Field’s six stages. The festival takes place in the...

   The original tale of “Cinderella” comes from an old European folk tale. The movie premiered on March 13, 2015. The film stars Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, and Richard Madden.

‘Cinderella’ arrives right on time

Ben Cohen, Columnist April 16, 2015

Remakes are far from necessary, especially when the original has already been remade countless times. This has never been truer than for “Cinderella.”  We’ve seen this character reincarnated on...

Tickets for the shows are $69 for a one-day pass and $154 for an all three-day pass. You can buy them on the festivals website. The three-day VIP passes were for sale at $349 but are already sold out.

Bunbury brings bands back

Taylor Close, Staff Writer April 13, 2015

For three days every summer, Cincinnati’s Ohio riverfront is ablaze with the latest bands in music. The Bunbury Music Festival occurs on June 5-7, and takes place at Sawyer’s Point and Yeatman’s...

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