• 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

LOCKED IN. With the vast expanse of (often contradictory) information available on the Internet regarding conspiracy theories, it can be easy to fall down a rabbit hole of research. Those who are passionate about conspiracy theories can attest to spending hours scouring the internet for information on these intriguing hypotheses.

May 2018 Staff Editorial: Debating legitimacy of conspiracy theories

May 21, 2018

Conspiracy theories have been a part of our culture since the nineteenth century, probably even before. From assassinations to disappearances, or airports to extraterrestrials, conspiracy theories are...

May 2018 Columns: Contemplating summer, endorsing athletes

May 2018 Columns: Contemplating summer, endorsing athletes

Hannah Lee and Abigail Lefton May 21, 2018

OPINION: As college looms closer and closer, filling summer break with internships, part-time jobs, and standardized testing seems to become of greater importance than laying on the beach and letting...

THE OTHER SIDE. The opioid crisis that plagues the U.S. goes beyond opioid addiction and drug overdoses. It encompasses the plight of pain patients as the supply of opioids for proper medicinal use dwindles. Attention needs to be given to both sides of the crisis.

‘The other side’

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2018

When we hear the words “opioid crisis,” we tend to think about the tragic lives lost to addiction and overdoses.   But there is another opioid crisis that rages on at the same time, one that...

April 2018 Columns: Remembering Columbine, paper books

April 2018 Columns: Remembering Columbine, paper books

Allyson Bonhaus and Sara Margolis May 1, 2018

OPINION: April 20 means a lot to society. It is 420, the numerical code for marijuana. It is also Adolf Hitler’s birthday. But most importantly, it is the 19th anniversary of the first major school...

SILENCE FOR CHANGE. Those choosing to be silent on Fri., April 27 are empathizing with those who are LGBTQ+ and have lost or do not have a voice due to bullying and harassment. Poor treatment of others is never acceptable, which is important to remember this day and every day. Each of us are unique, making our school and world truly wonderful.

April 2018 Staff Editorial: Staying silent to raise awareness

April 27, 2018

Bullying is that unspoken presence in schools. The question is not if it is in schools but where it is in schools. Bullying can affect anyone, and can specifically affect LGBTQ+ youth because of their...

CHECK IN. The new lobby has improved security measures, but every school needs the help of the government to really protect students. Stricter gun laws would help prevent almost military-grade weapons from getting into the wrong hands. No matter how many safety measures are put in, none can trump gun control.

Anniversary of Columbine highlights concerns about school safety

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief April 12, 2018

Full disclaimer: I was not alive in 1999, and I can only imagine what reaction the tragedy at Columbine had from the perspective of someone who was alive for seven out of 12 of the deadliest mass shootings. ...

Restaurant Reviews: Mazunte Taqueria, Archa 9 Thai Kitchen, Miguels Pizza

Restaurant Reviews: Mazunte Taqueria, Archa 9 Thai Kitchen, Miguels Pizza

Adhiti Chundur, Associate Editor April 10, 2018

Name: Mazunte Taqueria Address: 5207 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Mazunte is a casual, self-service style street food restaurant near Hyde Park. There are a variety of Mexican foods available,...

March 2018 Columns: Advocating for DACA recipients integration, improvement of book-to-movie adaptations

March 2018 Columns: Advocating for DACA recipients’ integration, improvement of book-to-movie adaptations

Allyson Bonhaus, Sara Margolis March 26, 2018

OPINION: The March 5 deadline for action has passed. In September, Donald Trump ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) with a six-month gap time in order to come up with new legislation...

LOUDER THAN WORDS. Recent events have spurred students across the country to take matters into their own hands. Whatever the issue, young people have more resources than ever to make their voices heard. From raising money to organizing events, actions, more than just words, are what make change.

March 2018 Staff Editorial: Making your voice heard

March 23, 2018

“You are too young to understand.” “Let the grown ups deal with it.” We have all heard these lines before. Essentially, they communicate that the “real world” is too complicated, our perspectives...

Undocumented immigrants live in horrific reality

Undocumented immigrants live in horrific reality

Madeleine Suh, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

As average U.S. citizens, we constantly hear from our government about the undocumented immigrants that hide within our country. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), associated with the government,...

PROTEST. The school enforced that there be no political posters, with teachers lining the upper bus ramp to execute the ban. A few students did carry posters during the walkout, carrying such messages as “Am I next?” “We are walking to honor these victims and to finally make sure that this kind of tragedy doesn’t happen again,” said Jennifer Lu, 11.

Grief calls for action

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief March 21, 2018

The walkout said a needed message. But it did not say all that students needed to hear. I have lived through several news cycles chronicling mass shootings before, but Parkland was different. I saw...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Opinion