• 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

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act claims that supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. It is considered illegal to advertise that supplements can cure diseases. In 2006, Airborne were sued for false advertising and ended up paying 23.3 million dollars.

How supplements harm body

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer January 27, 2016

People are constantly self- conscious about their health. To parallel this, Consumer Reports has stated that Americans spend an average of 33.9 billion dollars on dietary, vitamin, and herbal supplements. Supplements...

A ‘woman crush’ is any female that another female would love to spend the day with. There are many reasons for First Lady Obama to be my woman crush, aside from the fact that she is in fact beautiful. She is a mix of Eleanor Roosevelt and Jackie Kennedy, exactly what today’s girls need.

Saying thank you

Brooke Landrum, Print Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2016

As with any State of the Union address, there were many things to be taken away. Points were make about security and discrimination, poverty and foreign affairs. Of course these points are important and...

In our modernizing world, transportation and access to different cultures and ideas is becoming easier than ever. There are many benefits to exploring contrasting ideologies. 
Backing other groups is necessary to protect the democracy and values the U.S. stands for.

‘Then they came for me’

Adhiti Chundur, Beats Editor January 19, 2016

In response to the rise of Nazi  Germany, German pastor Martin Niemoller once said: “First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came...

A common technique swimmers employ before a race is to roll their shoulders to loosen up their muscles. I am mid roll in this photo and you can see how one shoulder has a large lump protruding from it while the other does not. This lump is my shoulder bone as it hyper-extends due to the act that the muscle was no longer holding it in place.

Moving forward

Brooke Landrum, Print Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2016

Going to the doctor is nerve wracking, especially when you know something is wrong. However, there are things you never want or expect to hear at the age of 15; including, ‘you’ll live with this for...

Sophomore Keren Idelman said, “I never want to get too caught up in my own issues. Travelling has made me realize that I want to help those in these situations by volunteering and selecting a career that benefits them. I truly am thankful for what I have.”

World travel changes perspective

Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer January 13, 2016

Over a lifetime, being stuck in the same town with the same people and the same routine can become dull and unsatisfying for those seeking adventure. To break free from this, people oftentimes travel to...

Costuming and Halloween should be a source of fun for kids. They should not have to worry about being harassed or age inappropriate attire. Part of the problem is that costume stores almost entirely have sexual costumes.

Councious Costuming

Brooke Landrum, Print Editor-in-chief December 17, 2015

The over- sexualized children’s Halloween costumes available for children today is one of the most confusing and disturbing problems facing modern society. I am a devout and avid feminist; I fully support...

Canned food drives throw away most canned foods especially fruits and vegetables. This raises concerns about the diet of people who get food from charitable organizations. Donating money rather than cans would solve this problem.

Why canned food drives should not be promoted

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer December 11, 2015

Hunger is a significant problem in countries all around the world. The United States often tries to solve this problem with canned food drives, but this is a terrible solution. There is a reason why...

Syrian refugees are getting rejected by Hungary. In the United States, five out of fifty states claimed to welcome refugees. Refugee camps around the world are currently in mass confusion.

Nations should still welcome Syrian refugees

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

On the evening of Nov. 13. 2015, Paris experienced an organized terrorist attack that was claimed to be done by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS. On Nov. 15., one of the eight terrorists...

Viola Davis poses backstage at the 67th Emmy Awards. Playing the lead role of “How to Get Away with Murder,” Davis became the first African-American actress to win an Emmy for best actress in a drama.
Davis delivered a powerful speech about opportunities for black women in the film industry. (refer to link above)

Media misrepresents minorities

Adhiti Chundur, Beat Editor December 8, 2015

Ethnic and racial minority representation in media is lacking, problematic, and stereotypical. Shows that take place in insanely diverse cities like New York show a disproportionate number of minorities. Television...

Shots fired

Shots fired

Nathan Zhang, Op/Ed Chief December 4, 2015

Columbine High School. Sandy Hook Elementary School. Arapahoe High School. These schools and others have fallen victim to school shootings. Shootings that originate from the issue of gun control and the...

Black Friday stores are opening earlier this year. People are complaining that Black Friday is intruding on the tradition of Thanksgiving. Many stores are opening around 6 p.m. Thursday.

Black Friday overshadows Thanksgiving

Yasmine Guedira, Staff Writer November 24, 2015

It is 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night and your family are friends are all gathered together around a table for a warm meal to reflect on the year's successes while some employees have to work on this holiday...

Seniors worked at the polls on November 3 through a program called Youth at the Booth. It is intended to inspire young adults to become politically involved. Here is a secrecy booth set up at a polling location.

P(o)lling for the future

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2015

I didn’t know what to expect when I agreed to work the polls. Would I sit with a bunch of old ladies bored out of my mind? Would I even make a difference? The process for working began with a training...

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