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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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I'M A FRAUD. This thought is common for those struggling with impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome is characterized by persistent feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, the fear of being exposed as not worthy of success. This psychological phenomenon is quite prevalent in society today, especially for high-achieving individuals.

Raising awareness about impostor syndrome

Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director
November 3, 2025
PRACTICE. SHS students prepare for the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) using books and online resources just like this one. All SHS students interested will take the PSAT test on Wednesday, October 22. Juniors who take the PSAT may use their scores to qualify as a National Merit Semi-Finalist or Commended Scholar.

SHS students gear up to take the PSAT

Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director
October 20, 2025
Mock Trial members from Gold and Green team last year pose for a picture in front of the OCLRE building in Columbus. "We all put in so much work [last] year. I know [this] year we’ll come back improved and ready to win!” said Ogunbodede.

‘All Rise,’ new Mock Trial season is in session

Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director
October 17, 2025
Brooklyn Wykoff takes time to bask in the peace of nature, connecting with the outdoors to support her mental health. “Being in nature gives me a chance to step away from stress and focus on clarity,” Wykoff said.

World Mental Health Day builds culture of mental wellness support

Marlee Huston, Staff Writer
October 10, 2025
C Lunch at SHS

Life beyond SHS walls

Q&A exploring what Sycamore students do after school
Tanya Chettiar, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
DISCUSSION. SHS students conversed about "The Anthropocene Reviewed," a collection of essays that takes the mundane, the extraordinary, and everything in between to dive deep into the life and experiences of a human.

Students discuss first nonfiction book of the year

Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director
September 8, 2025
From left to right: Zach Rentschler, August Schneider, Jaana Christian, Farzana Shaik

Intro to Guitar Ensemble

A basic overview to a day of guitar ensemble
Jorel Monroe, Web Assistant
May 21, 2025
Boys' Volleyball Team huddling in the middle of a game

Brotherhood and B-Dubs

An inside look into the SHS Boys Volleyball team
Ophelia Sidmore, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2025
More Than a Game

More Than a Game

An interview with baseball player Andres Ramirez
Will Weeks, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025
Cast of Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia

Q&A with the cast of of the popular musical
Lexi Mendelsohn, Focus & Design Editor
May 12, 2025
Sip by Sip

Sip by Sip

A SHS student wins a prestigious award
Suhani Prakash, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2025
Asian American Pacific Islander Month at Sycamore

Asian American Pacific Islander Month at Sycamore

Mia Cecilio, Trends Editor
May 7, 2025
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