• 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

BANKRUPT. Fast fashion giant Forever 21 has officially declared bankruptcy. Due to mismanagement and failure to keep up with producing the latest, quality styles, other brands increased in popularity while Forever 21 fell. Despite the sadness some teens may face, others like Odaka see it as a good change for the enviroment.

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Grace Zhang, Associate Web Editor November 9, 2019

Throughout the years, Forever 21 quickly rose in popularity among teens.  Known for their trendy clothes at extremely cheap prices, Forever 21 has become a household name among teenage shoppers. As...

TERRORISM ON TIK TOK. Terrorist groups using social media to spread propaganda is not new; Facebook removes millions of posts and accounts every day. Because of the cheap and easily accessible aspects, terrorists can spread their message quickly and to a large audience. To many students, this poses a concern. I think that it’s so surprising that they have found that on Tik Tok and that’s just not good...there should never be any of that type of propaganda on there,” said Sanjana Mahesh, 10. 

Recent monitoring has found ISIS propaganda on Tik Tok

Linya Guo, A&E Chief November 9, 2019

When we think of the app TikTok, we think of videos where teenagers and preteens goof off, lip-sync, and show off their talents—fun and harmless. But with recent findings through monitoring, TikTok might...

GROUP COSTUMES. Get some of your friends and buy a costume perfect to dress up for Halloween whether it is for a party or going from door to door!

Fall festivities

Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

 Do you ever find yourself not knowing what to do on a nice fall weekend?  There are so many things to do during this time with your friends or family. “Fall is my favorite season because I love spending...

CEREAL KILLER.  Do you want to be the life of the party? If so come as a “Cereal Killer: all you need is a white shirt, spoons, red food dye and small boxes of cereal and you are all set.

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Chloe Kapsal, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

    Almost 80% of students procrastinate, not only during schoolwork but in their everyday lives, according to VeryWell Mind. This Halloween, you can be one of those people with these simple costumes...

THE TAKEOVER. Students everywhere, including at SHS, are invested in the GamePigeon extension. The addicting games are short and fun, causing many to play.

“I think so many teens enjoy playing the games because everyone enjoys competing against peers through the games. I play game pigeon to take a break from my stress from college applications and school assignments,” Fukuda said. 

GamePigeon takes over teens

Linya Guo, A&E Chief October 21, 2019

 From pool to anagrams, Game Pigeon has it all. Over the past few years, this iMessage gaming application has exploded in popularity among iPhone users, especially teenagers.     GamePigeon is...

I WANT MORE. The recently grown popular Korean Drama titled “Hotel Del Luna” has left many fans inawe, but some were disheartened as the ending was not what they wished for. “Its final episode left fans wanting for more, many were not-so-satisfied with the ending,” said Jazmine Media.

Hotel Del Luna brings tears and joy

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor October 18, 2019

Hotel Del Luna is a “tale of old curses, lost souls, and unexpected surprises,” as described by Rakuten Viki, the site that has the show available.   The Korean drama features the popular...

HALLOWEEN HAUNT. From left to right, Catherine Miller, 9, Noam Rochman, 10, Leslie Nordman, 9, and Corwin McAvoy, 9, are pictured with some spooky monsters at Kings Island for Haunt. They are avid-haunted house lovers and all hang out together to enjoy the Halloween season. She loves the “rush of excitement” said Nordman.

Trick or Treat?

Ria Parikh, Staff Writer October 18, 2019

It’s that long awaited time of year again. Candy goes on sale in local grocery stores and little kids start obsessing over their unique and creative Halloween costume ideas. With this change in season...

“Come From Away” review: kindness in the wake of 9/11

“Come From Away” review: kindness in the wake of 9/11

Allison McElroy, Trends Chief October 15, 2019

“On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.” This description from the show’s website sums up the Broadway musical “Come From Away,” which I had the chance to see during...

MIND MOVER. Dion first discovers his powers by accidentally dropping his cereal bowl. Not even Dion can fully comprehend his powers. 

 Raising Dion: a review

Jack Wolfe, PR manager October 15, 2019

   “Raising Dion,” is another series in a long line of superhero movies/ series. While it may not be the peak of storytelling, it is still a pleasant experience that I would recommend to anyone...

Senior bucket list

Senior bucket list

Lydia Masset,, Managing Web Editor September 25, 2019

Upgrading Iphone photography

Upgrading Iphone photography

Charlotte Weiss, Feature Chief September 23, 2019

ZACK. Most of the film was based on Zacks personal interests. Zack’s main interest is wrestling, just like his character on the screen. “We got more heart than any other movie out there, I can tell you that for sure,” said Shia Lebouf.

Peanut Butter Falcon flies into theaters

Jack Wolfe, PR manager September 14, 2019

When going to a movie theater filled with giant surround sound speakers where you can hear every explosion and gunshot in the upcoming action blockbuster, it is easy to miss the beauty and nuance of just...

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