• 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

Hot Takes with Ermaan

Hot Takes with Ermaan

Ermaan Srivastava, Social Media Manager March 6, 2023

As of this past February 12, the 2022-2023 NFL season has come to an end with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl in Arizona. But the biggest topic this season has...

Hot Takes

Hot Takes

Ermaan Srivastava February 3, 2023

Have you ever actually been in a Mattress Firm? The odds are, you haven’t. And if you have, don’t you think the layout is a little weird? It’s like, remember that one episode of “Spongebob”...

An artistic rendering of The Nightmare Before Christmas’s main protagonists, Jack Skellington and Sally.

The Nightmare Before Christmas? Or Halloween?

Claire Dillon October 14, 2022

   Halloween is fast approaching, and with this beloved holiday comes beloved movies. Whether you like horror movies, Disney Channel Monstober throwbacks, or even Hallmark’s fall flicks, there’s...

BOOKBANNING. We have all heard of the efforts to ban books sweeping the U.S. education system. Books such as “The Kite Runner”, “Maus”, and “To Kill a Mockingbird”—pillars of the U.S. education system, all of which depict grim and heartbreaking times in history, such as the Holocaust and the Jim Crow era—are being challenged in schools around the nation. And book banning, something that I thought only occurred in movies like “Footloose”, has only gotten closer and closer to Ohio.

The Right to Read and Learn

Tillie Berge, Copy Editor April 10, 2022

We have all heard of the efforts to ban books sweeping the U.S. education system. Books such as “The Kite Runner”, “Maus”, and “To Kill a Mockingbird”—pillars of the U.S. education system,...

IT’S ABOUT TIME. On March 15, the U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to make daylight savings time permanent starting in 2023. The act they decided upon is cheerfully dubbed The Sunshine Protection Act and means that the time we operate on during the summer months will be what we use all year long. If the House of Representatives ends up voting in favor of the bill, it is likely that we will soon be past tediously switching our clocks and will not have to give up those random extra hours of sleep.

It’s About Time

Ria Parikh, Photography Director April 2, 2022

   On March 15, the U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to make daylight savings time permanent starting in 2023. The act they decided upon is cheerfully dubbed The Sunshine Protection Act and means that...

WOMENS HISTORY MONTH. With its humble beginnings as an obligatory declaration by Jimmy Carter in 1981, Women’s History Month originally began as Women’s History Week. Only in 1995 was it determined that women and their achievements would be recognized for the entire month of March, not just what had been seven days during a 365 day year. 

Wrapping Up Women’s History Month

Anna Wegener, Staff Writer March 30, 2022

With its humble beginnings as an obligatory declaration by Jimmy Carter in 1981, Women’s History Month originally began as Women’s History Week. Only in 1995 was it determined that women and their...

RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR. In the days after the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War, people around the world are quickly responding, protesting the invasion and demanding the end to Russian advances. Protests occurred outside major capitals like London, Berlin, and even St. Petersburg as citizens urge their leaders to respond to the attack and to stop  the war in Ukraine altogether.

So, Russia Has Invaded Ukraine

Serene Tarabishi, Media Director March 2, 2022

After weeks of tense diplomatic confrontation, military preparation, and overall pervasive anxiety over potential conflict, Russia has finally made its move and begun its invasion of Ukraine.    At...

STRUGGLING WITH STRESS. Seniors with the illness often claim to be under extreme stress. It is important to take time to relax in order to keep yourself healthy, both mentally and physically.

Senioritis—the Sinister Sickness

Andrew Price, Staff Writer January 10, 2022

   Senioritis (sēnyəˈrīdəs) is a condition that affects many high school seniors. Those that contract the illness complain of a lack of motivation and an overall lack of desire to gain knowledge....

Graphic via Canva/Serene Tarabishi

You Love ‘Em Right?

Anna Wegener, Staff Writer November 24, 2021

   Are you mentally prepared for another hours-long family Thanksgiving dinner? If not, here are five tips to help you not just survive, but to thrive: Plan out deflection tactics ahead of time    Immediately...

October 19th was National Internet Day. As students in a pandemic, we have learned to adjust to our world being moved online. But is the internet really that important to us?

National Internet Day

Gurnoor Makkad, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

   When was the last time you searched something up online? It probably was not that long ago, especially when most of our world currently revolves around our access to the internet.    As some...

A FRESH START. November marks the start of an entirely new quarter—one filled with opportunities, second chances, and fresh beginnings. For some in the building, these past couple of months have been spent just scratching the surface of their high school experiences. For seniors, they are nearing the end.  Regardless of where you are in your four years at SHS, the start of a new quarter is a perfect time to rethink your study habits and learning style. Keep reading for five tips to be as successful as possible for the remainder of 2021 and prepare to ace your midterms when the time comes.

A Fresh Start

Ria Parikh, Deputy Photo Editor and Opinion Chief November 3, 2021

   November marks the start of an entirely new quarter—one filled with opportunities, second chances, and fresh beginnings. For some in the building, these past couple of months have been spent just...

Make a Difference Day is on Oct. 23. Making a difference, whether it is a change for yourself or a change for a community, is essential for growth as a person. What kind of a difference are you making?

Make a Difference Day

Maanasa Yarlagadda, Staff Writer October 23, 2021

I might be taking journalism as an elective this year, but that does not mean I can craft intricate pieces of writing. As a member of the team, I am expected to be on top of the news and know what is currently...

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