The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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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
In a country of numerous different cultures and ethnicities, SHS exemplifies the diversity which exists in America. Students bring a wide array of unique experiences with them everyday to school, which helps to shape the identity that SHS prides itself on. “The Leaf” has dedicated this issue to exploring these stories.

November 2016 Staff Editorial: Everyone has a story

November 28, 2016
Black Lives Matter protests take place outside the courthouse during and following the trial of Sam Tensing. The movement fights for reform and attention to African Americans being killed by police. City leaders are working to keep the situation safe for everyone involved.

Cincinnati ‘Tensing’ after mistrial

Jenna Bao, Creative Projects Director
November 18, 2016
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the Monday night Football primetime games on November 7. There has been a hysteria going around the league about the ratings, especially during the lack of compelling primetime games. The drop in ratings come from factors in and out of the league.

Not failing league

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
November 14, 2016
The first female nominee for a significant political party shines a spotlight on the issues of women. The policies that further gender equality and pinpoint issues that affect women are crucial to keep the momentum for women’s issues going. Hillary's slogan is stronger together. Photo courtesy: MCT

Year of Female Voter:

Women’s issues take spotlight
Adhiti Chundur, Co-print editor in chief
November 7, 2016
October 2016 Columns: Beware of clowns, Trump

October 2016 Columns: Beware of clowns, Trump

Max Torem and Joshua Patterson
November 5, 2016
Clinton speaks in front of a crowd in Florida. This ugly election cycle, to many, has been exhausting. But looking past the orange haze that has descended upon America reveals a candidate that truly believes that we are Stronger Together.

What it means to inspire

Adhiti Chundur, Print Editor-in-chief
November 4, 2016
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Terrell McClain during a game in Dallas on Sun., Oct. 9 that resulted in a 28-14 Cowboys win. The Bengals played the Washington Redskins in London on Sun., Oct. 30, and the teams tied 27-27. The second week with a tie have brought up the conversation again of fixing the overtime rules.

Tying up tied games

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
November 3, 2016
Breed ban boils over

Breed ban boils over

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
November 2, 2016
Caption: Louisiana State University is doing something during a game on versus a team. Due to extreme weather conditions, they had to cancel a game versus Florida and had to reschedule for Noveber 19 and change the location from at Florida to at LSU. This controversy and decision was highly publicized since neither side could agree on a solution.

Louisiana losing league

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
November 1, 2016
In this election, there has been a large number of undecided voters. Throughout the campaigns of the two leading candidates, both candidates have had their pasts drudged up, and it has seriously skewed the polls. Their past mistakes, whether real or made-up, have some voters believing that neither of the leading candidates are fit to be president.

October 2016 Staff Editorial: Voicing opinions in election

October 31, 2016
Clowns are buying masks so they can switch them as quickly as possible if noticed. They are a group of middle-aged men and women who think this is funny. They have reeled younger kids into the woods with a trail of candy and money.

Clowns creep up Cincinnati

Elizabeth Arveladze, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
San Francisco 49ers’ Eli Harold, Colin Kaepernick, and Eric Reid kneel during the national anthem before their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sun. Oct. 2. This form of protest has spread among professional and high school athletes as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. These acts have been criticized for disrespecting the anthem.

Protect people, not pride: Anthem protest spreads to high schools

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor
October 12, 2016
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