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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

January 2018 Columns: Taking action to combat sexism, looking at TV locations that exist in real life

January 2018 Columns: Taking action to combat sexism, looking at TV locations that exist in real life

Allyson Bonhaus and Sara Margolis February 6, 2018

OPINION: When I watched the Golden Globes, I thought, “This protest is amazing. The united effort they showed about a topic swept under the rug for too long is revolutionary.” And it was. But,...

FASHION FORWARD. Kim Kardashian-West and husband Kanye West pose at the 2016 Met Gala. Kanye West is a music artist and fashion designer. Kim wears his designs often, giving them more momentum to become a trend. This is especially evident with the clear plastic boots that appeared in one of his Yeezy collections.

Kardashians influence spring fashion

February 5, 2018

Once the holidays are over, many quickly become tired of wearing itchy Christmas sweaters, lugging around bulky jackets, and having to cycle through jeans; to sum, winter fashion loses its charm. But...

STRANGE FOOD. Some people have very strange food in their fridges. America has strange food, but Americans do not find them weird.

Freaky food dominates global eating

Claire Myers, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

Eating is an usual task of everyone’s daily lives. But in many countries, the “normal” food differs. In America, we enjoy different kinds of meat (mainly pork and beef), salads, different types...

PRIORITIES. As homework, sports, work, and personal responsibilities pile up, taking care of one’s mental health can fall to the bottom of the list. Yet, regularly neglecting mental and emotional health has dire consequences. Mindfulness and attentiveness to your own health and that of other’s will have meaningful results in the long run.

January 2018 Staff Editorial: Mental health is important to discuss

February 1, 2018

Mental health is an issue scarcely talked about in our society. Unlike physical injuries, mental health is not immediately, or in some cases ever, visible. Thus, these issues in adolescents are often dismissed...

Failing to see color

Failing to see color

Yvanna Reyes, Video Chief January 31, 2018

In recent weeks, race relations have come to the forefront of issues at local high schools. Racial slurs were advertised, prejudicial ideologies were affirmed, and white supremacist rallies were attended. Aside...

LISTEN UP. SHS students are required to take half a credit of health in order to graduate. The SHS class whose curriculum was described is the semester-long class titled “Health.” The SHS course planner describes it as “a study and application course that equips students to practice wise decision making skills.” Many veterans of Health remember scoffing at and/or ignoring some, much, or all of the teachings of the Sex Education unit.

The wrong conversation

Anisa Khatana, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Every American high school student who has ever sat through a semester of health class in order to avoid the potential withholding of their diploma knows that the most effective form of birth control is...

BEAUTY. When people think of national parks, they usually imagine the breath-taking views and amazing trails. They do not think about what happens behind the scenes. The National Park Service Advisory Board makes sure that the parks remain clean and work to improve the visitors experience while protecting the environment. Photo courtesy of Taylor Close.

National park advisory board resigns in protest

Taylor Close, Leaflet Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2018

Since his inauguration in January of last year, many people around the country have spoken out against President Donald Trump’s actions. There have been women’s marches, people standing in solidarity...

ADVOCATE. The wage gap has been narrowing (thank you, feminism), but women still make roughly 80 percent of a man’s dollar, and it is worse for some women and men of color. Hispanic women make around 50 percent of a dollar. SHS’s He For She combats the stereotypes feminism faces by offering the space to be a feminist.

Society faces feminism

January 29, 2018

Is feminism dead? Is the battle over? Women have won suffrage, are accepted into colleges, and hold executive positions. Lately, the exodus of sexual predators seems to signal a society that banishes...

ELVIS PRESLEY. On the stage, Dean Z, an Elvis impersonator, performs for the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) fundraiser. Dean Z. is singing “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King. “This is where we want to help,” said Larry Burgmen, co-chairman of the fundraiser.

Elvis supports school arts

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer January 26, 2018

Elvis Presley helped support the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). Although Elvis died 41 years ago, an Elvis impersonator Dean Z made it feel like he came back for one last song. The SCPA...

CHANGE. Dating has become less structured. It is no longer as formal as it used to be. “Relationships have become less restrictive and less structured,” said the List.

Dating evolves through ages

Claire Myers, Staff Writer January 25, 2018

Many imagine their idea of the “perfect date.” The girl gets all dressed up in her favorite outfit. The boy goes up to the front door and meets her parents. Then, the two go to see a drive-in movie...

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Thousands of women from all over the area gathered together to show support for various causes and, most of all, women’s empowerment. This year, the march emphasized voting and making a difference at the polls. Speakers at the march promoted political campaigns and candidates.

Women’s March steps towards improvements

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer January 24, 2018

On Sat., Jan. 20, thousands of women from all over the area dawned their pink caps, dotted the "I"’s on their signs and made their way down to the Freedom Center. It is the second year women and those...

CONSENT. A participant in Cincinnati’s Women’s March holds a sign that reads: “Positive consent is the only consent.” Sexual assault stories are being shared worldwide via the #MeToo movement, and an exhibition in Belgium featuring victims’ clothing worn at the time they were assaulted seeks to cease the belief that clothing determines consent. “I believe in the power and rights of women, and no matter what someone is wearing, it does not excuse another person’s vile actions,” said Thea Ferdinand, 12.

Exhibit displays victims’ clothing

Anne Marsh, Creative Projects Director January 23, 2018

With the rise of the #MeToo movement, the topic of sexual assault and, coincidentally, consent is central to more and more discussions all over the world. At the Maritime Community Centre in Brussels,...

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