• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
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  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
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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

September Playlist

September Playlist

Lydia Masset, Managing Web Editor September 6, 2019

HAPPINESS BEGINS. The Jonas Brothers’ new album is everything that fans could have dreamed for; the trio has finally found their own genre of music, and are soaring to great heights. Highlights of the album include songs like “Don’t throw it Away” and “Cool,” which provide hidden messages and morals that are heavily applicable to todays world. “I cannot praise it enough. The album is so memorable, and probably my favorite collection of songs,” said Audrey Simmons, 12. 

The Jonas Brothers’ new album: a review

Deeya Prakash, Opinion Chief September 4, 2019

   Remember those quirky, adorable little teenagers that pretended like they were a middle-aged rock-band? Remember those little chipmunks writing deep and emotional songs, almost as if they had actually...

ONE LAST JOURNEY. Sora, Donald, and Goofy get ready to head out on their most recent, and potentially last, mission together. “Kingdom Hearts III,” despite the somewhat mixed consumer reception, certainly was a hit with critics. “‘Kingdom Hearts III’ is a fulfilling evolution and resolution of the franchise that shows it’s still full of heart,” said IGN writer Jonathon Dornbush.

‘Kingdom Hearts III’ lives up to the hype

Alex Jowanovitz, Associate Video Editor May 13, 2019

   There was a point in time where the vast majority of gamers thought that Square Enix’s “Kingdom Hearts III” would never come out.    Although formally announced to be in development in...

PROM. Often seen as a rite of passage for high schoolers, the night consists of getting together with friends for a good time, whether it be dancing, eating or more. In fact, getting ready for the event can sometimes be the most fun part of all.

Prom Procrastination

Grace Zhang, copy editor April 26, 2019

   It’s that time of year again! Summer is close enough to taste, graduation looms ahead for seniors, and Prom is right around the corner for most upperclassmen. For SHS, the prom will be this Saturday,...

SAYING GOODBYE. After being on the fourth hour of Today after over a decade, Kathie Lee Gifford is leaving the show. Jenna Bush Hager, her replacement, will begin Mon., April 8 and co-host will returning Hoda Kotb.

Kathie Lee Gifford says goodbye to “Today”

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor April 6, 2019

On April 5, Kathie Lee Gifford said goodbye to the fourth hour of "Today."  Gifford has been a part of the fourth hour of “Today” for over 10 years, being a co-host of “Kathie Lee & Hoda.”...

DON’T DO IT. Horror books are great, but it would not be recommended to read them at night, especially if it is “The Haunting Of Sunshine Girl” because this will give you nightmares. Tracy Moore, who writes for common sense media described the book as “some real fright here [in the book] and lots of life and death hanging in the balance.”

The book one shouldn’t read at night

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor April 5, 2019

Moving to a new town, feeling chills down your spine in your new house, and hearing a child’s laughs at midnight. If the book “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl” does not send you some haunting vibes,...

SCENERY. The boy who harnessed the wind depicts the plight of a small African country that struggles to recover without help from the government nor its people.

Netflix originals aim to please

Harsitha Kalaiarasan, Feature Chief April 5, 2019

Netflix originals have found their niche amongst their loyal viewers and have become more diversified in their genres and subject matters. Initially, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” was not my...

DON’T GET TOO CLOSE. The movie Five Feet Apart, starring Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson arrived in theaters on March 15. The movie features two teenagers who are both ill with cystic fibrosis and is sure to bring tears to your eyes. “ I really enjoyed the movie and had fun seeing it with my friends,” said Annamarie Jowanovitz, 9.

‘Five Feet Apart’ hits theaters

Lindsey Brinkman, Entertainment Chief March 29, 2019

You have seen it before. A girl and a boy fall madly in love, only to have a disease pull them apart from being together forever. "The Fault in Our Stars," "Me Before You," "Everything, Everything." The...

CLOTH AND OIL. The cleansing oil I use along with one of my muslin cloths. Oil-cleansing with a muslin cloth can also serve as a method of exfoliation, helping to keep skin smooth and clear of dead skin.

Why I wash my face with oil

Anisa Khatana, News Chief March 29, 2019

You spit into the sink, a combination of liquefied toothpaste and saliva pooling around the drain. After rinsing your mouth out with a few sips of water, you reach for the small bottle sitting on your...

WHO’S SHE? A new guessing game known as “Who’s She” is ready to dominate the board game industry, showing girls and women alike that they are capable of anything. The game centers on highly accomplished women and their achievements, personality, and interesting facts about their lives, teaching the players as well as providing entertainment. “I would buy it because it seems like a very informational but still fun game,” said Grace Caldwell, 9.

‘Who’s She?’

Deeya Prakash, Staff Writer March 21, 2019

When game night rolls around, “Guess Who," is always a favorite. Both players would have a board full of different looking characters, and would secretly choose one in their mind. The goal for the...

ALL STAR ACTRESS. In “The Night Shift,” Jill Flint played Jordan Alexander. Flint has played many roles in her acting career, being in shows such as “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Royal Pains” and “CSI: Miami.”

NBC series ‘The Night Shift’ canceled

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor March 19, 2019

“The Night Shift,” first known as an NBC series but now also available on Netflix, ended back in 2017. But, due to the show being available on Netflix, the relevance of the show lives on. The...

REMINISCENT. Several high schoolers now recall the Jonas Brothers’ songs that they grew up listening to. “The Jonas Brothers’ Sucker is my new song on repeat because it not only is an amazing song but it also reminds me of my childhood,” said Grace Larrick, 10.

Rebanded brothers release top-streaming single

Madeleine Suh, Sports Chief March 15, 2019

Nearly a decade after releasing a top streaming album, the pop genre received an unexpected collaboration of the Jonas Brothers. With their single, “Sucker” catching the attention of both new and...

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