• 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

Demonstrators at the University of Missouri prevent media from entering on Nov. 9. The developing student activism over the past few months has raised questions on the nature of free speech. The gray area between free speech and offensive comments has frequently been challenged.

What is free speech?

Adhiti Chundur, Beat Editor November 4, 2015

The concept of free speech is one of the cornerstones of the United States’ democracy. The line between free speech and offensive or racist comments has come into question after student protests at...

D’Arcee Neal, was denied proper accommodations on a recent United flight. He did not complain but they offered many compensations and suspended the manager on duty. Neal hopes this incident will  bring attention to the issue of disablity accommodations in America.

No accommodations for disabled man

Yasmine Guedira, Staff Writer November 4, 2015

Although reforms have been put in place to aid the handicapped around America it is obvious that not enough is being done to bridge the gap between the disabled and able-bodied. D'Arcee Neal, who has...

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

Cheerleaders are a vital part of sporting events. Their undying spirit pumps up the crowd and makes fans more enthusiastic. Unfortunately, cheerleaders for the National Football League (NFL) are not paid...

This is one of the couple waste stations you will find around the commons. Each color corresponds with what types of items are the proper ones to toss in the bin. These stations are placed on two separate ends of the commons. To learn more about what is going on around school visit shsleaf.org

Slight inconvenience leads to incredible outcome

Max Torem, staff writer November 2, 2015

Environmental Club has been around for a while, but the stamp it has left on SHS has been around for a short year and a half. The amount of positive change our school has gone through is truly incredible. Perhaps...

KRT FOOD STORY SLUGGED: STEAKS KRT PHOTOGRAPH BY MARY KELLEY/COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE TELEGRAPH  (KRT3-September 28)  Uptown cuts of steak, like this T-bone, require little preparation for grilling according to William Rice author of the Steak Lovers Cookbook  Rice classifies the most tender cuts of steak, such as T-bone, ribeye and top lion, as uptown cuts. (GT) AP PL KD 1998 (Vert) (Additional photo available on KRT Direct, PressLink or upon request.) NO MAGS, NO SALES

Caught red-handed: red meat found to be cause of cancer

Anne Marsh, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

For years, American diets have been criticized due to the consumption of foods high in fat, sodium, and calories. Among these foods, red meat has been the subject of much speculation. Americans have...

A concept drawing of the machine looks like a big box with a big sail attached to it. Inspired by trees, the sails are made of plastic resin. As air flows over the plastic resin sails, they grab CO2 and hold on to it. Photo courtesy of Alex Karev

People beginning to hack nature

Alex Karev, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

In order to avoid a global warming disaster, humans may have to mess with the climate. Whether you call it “fiddling with the knobs of nature” or the more scientifically correct “geoengineering,”...

Bacon has been categorized as a Group 1 carcinogen, the same category as tobacco. Eating more than two slices of bacon can increase the risk for cancer by 18%. The link, may be found in the iron-based chemical, heme, commonly found in red meats.

Bacon causes possible link to cancer

Amy Deng, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

The World Health Organization has announced that eating processed meats such as bacon and sausage can cause cancer. The WHO research unit also classifies red meat as carcinogenic to humans. The evidence...

A 12-year-old Amur tiger, Dmitri, looks perplexed at his mate, Kira, when they met through the outdoor mesh in the Bank of America Big Cat Falls habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Sharon Gekoski-Kimmel/Philadephia Inquirer/MCT)

Rare species of tiger critically endangered

Christine Macke, Staff Writer October 29, 2015

The tiger is one of the most well-known animals in the world, recognized as a fierce and dangerous predator. But a specific breed, the Amur tiger, is currently critically endangered and has been nearly...

Freshman Ava Vilardo and Sarah Wertheim are reading during Ace bell.  It was senior night for water polo, so Sarah is in the ensemble the seniors chose for her-complete with a Barbie doll.  The girls read everyday in Ace bell.

Lack of literature

Sydney Weiss, Staff Writer October 29, 2015

According to TIME, 45% of 17-year-olds said they read by choice only once or twice a year. It seems that teens nowadays read much less than teens in the past. One explanation for the lack of reading is...

The blanket emerges browned and crispy, having bathed the meatloaf underneath with its succulent fat. (Food styling by Lisa Schumacher) (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Death by bacon

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor October 29, 2015

It is no secret that bacon is not the healthiest food. However, most were surprised when the World Health Organization (WHO) classified bacon and other processed meats as carcinogens, things that cause...

Police arrest protestors holding a sit-in at the Baltimore City Hall on Oct. 15. 16 people were arrested for refusing to leave the balcony after council members said it was of safety concern. They were protesting the election of Kevin Davis as police commissioner.

Unrest continues to break out

Calliope Osborn, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

The city of Baltimore, Maryland has been sitting on the edge of its seat since Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African American, was killed by cops from making eye contact with an officer and running away...

Presidential candidate Benjamin Carson speaks at the Sharonville Convention Center near Cincinnati. According to CNN.com, Carson currently has about 14% of the Republican vote, just behind front-runners Carly Fiorina and Donald Trump. However, Carson has his critics, with a large percentage voting Carson as “unfavorable”.

GOP candidate bursts onto political scene

Caroline Veraldo, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

Along with being the first to successfully separate twins conjoined at the head, former Michigan neurosurgeon Benjamin Carson has decided to expand his horizons by joining the 2016 presidential race. Although...

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