• 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

GOAAALLL! As American football coach Ted Lasso crosses the Atlantic to coach soccer he finds himself with stern opposition, due to the fact that hes never played nor coached the game. The Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso is a delightful joyride of ups, downs, and Lassos southern charm.

Ted Lasso Review: The Power of Positivity

Jack Wolfe, Business Manager October 2, 2020

   In a year where enduring optimism may seem futile, the surprising arrival of “Ted Lasso” saved my faith in positivity. The Apple tv + show “Ted Lasso” follows American football coach Ted Lasso...

NEW OFFICE To get a change of scenery, take advantage of the weather, and spend some much needed time outside after sitting in the same spot for six hours, junior staff member Charlotte Weiss has started to do her homework outside. Spending time outside has numerous health benefits including lowering blood pressure and stress levels. Creating a comfortable workspace that is beneficial to one’s learning is extremely important during these seemingly lonely times. Try going for a walk or doing homework outside if you need a change of pace or breath of fresh air.

Nature Improves Homework and Health

Charlotte Weiss, Deputy Design Editor September 24, 2020

The four walls of my so-called workspace seem to get closer and closer every class while my brain gets more and more tired. As a virtual student, I have found it difficult at times to begin my homework...

NOTORIOUS R.B.G. On Friday, September 18, 2020, we lost Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to ever be appointed to the United States Supreme Court bench and most recently a pop-culture icon among feminists and liberals alike. Thousands have already come together across the country to honor her memory in vigils and memorials, and yet thousands more are sharing their favorite quotes or memories of the wise woman herself. As we take the time to acknowledge her determination to fight for what she believed in on the Supreme Court and throughout her career, we will also dive into what’s happening next and the political turmoil her open seat has now left behind.

Our Notorious R.B.G.

Serene Tarabishi, Copy Editor and Design Editor September 22, 2020

On Friday, September 18, 2020, America lost one of the most prominent Supreme Court Justices we have ever had. We lost a trailblazer in feminist work for equality, a role model for young women across the...

HISTORY REPEATS. This was not the first time the U.S has invaded the personal freedoms of american citizens during a crisis for the “greater good.” How has this compared to previous instances of civil liberty violation and how has this extended quarantine affected the workforce?

History repeats itself

Jack Wolfe, PR Manager May 4, 2020

   In our country's history in times of crisis, we have often given up personal freedoms in order to serve the greater good. This has happened before and it is happening now.    In 1942 during...


SUMMER. This is capturing one of the best moments of all summer at sleepaway camp.  There might not be any new photographs at camp this summer, or for that matter anywhere.  “This was going to be my seventh year at camp, and I havent spent a whole summer in Cincinnati since 2013.  I am not ready for this to happen because camp is like my other home,” said Peter Brownell, 9.

Summer plans unknown

Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer May 1, 2020

   Summer. The one thing everyone looks forward to from the first day of school.  For me specifically, I look forward to camp the day it ends.      This year may be the first since 2015 that...

NFL DRAFT. The Bengals select quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. What does drafting Joe Burrow mean not only for the Bengals but for Andy Daltons future with the team.

Joe Burrow to the Bengals & what it means for Andy Dalton

Drew Berke, staff writer April 23, 2020

   Shocker! Not. Quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU, is officially a Cincinnati Bengal. Burrow remains a tiger. This pick was widely expected to be made. All signs were pointing to this pick and head...

Although we have to do online school for the rest of the school year, there are some upsides to having time to yourself or even free time at all. All grades are affected by the shelter in place order, but some more than others. Try to make the most of your time and not spend hours on end on TikTok. Read ahead for a sophomore’s perspective on COVID-19. Stay safe!

Lockdown sparks emotions

Charlotte Weiss, Feature Chief April 22, 2020

   Throughout the past few weeks, new information has come out almost every day concerning the severity of COVID-19 as well as new information about the various events that have been canceled. Since...

WHILE THE WORLD is suffering through a global pandemic, Celebrities become criticized for expressing their problems with quarantine despite their privileged lifestyle.

Celebrity complaints during COVID-19

Jack Wolfe, PR manager April 14, 2020

   The COVID-19 virus is revealing a great deal of truths, as does any global event to this scale. Revealing how much the U.S relies on China, how our fellow Americans react during a crisis and the dismantling...

CAPTION: FAKE NEWS. As social media progresses and expands, teenagers are more exposed to fake news than ever. And in the current COVID-19 era, this could mean a lot of trouble.

Keeping up with the coronavirus

Linya Guo, Arts and Entertainment Chief April 12, 2020

   It’s no secret that formerly print news has started spreading onto social media. From the New York Times to the Washington Post, all the publication giants have gradually migrated to promoting...

LIFE IN QUARANTINE. Over the past weeks, society has greatly transformed. While the majority of people are staying at home protecting themselves from the virus, there are still people who are sacrificing their lives each and every day to provide for their communities. Whether it be health care providers, grocery store workers, delivery workers, restaurant workers, etc. there are incredible people who are doing all they can to look out for us, many at the expense of their own lives.

The frontline

Gaby Pereda, Staff Writer April 10, 2020

   Health care providers. Those who are doctors. Those who are nurses. Those who are physician assistants. Those who answer our 911 calls. Those who check in patients into hospitals. It goes without...

DO NOT DISTURB. COVID-19 has impacted all of us in different ways. It’s safe to say we are all feeling the mental burden of being quarantined in our homes. With our lives being flipped upside down, it’s important to set limits to protect your physical and mental wellbeing. Read to learn some tips that will help you set boundaries at home.

What quarantine has taught me about setting boundaries

Harsitha Kalaiarasan, Design Editor April 8, 2020

 Setting boundaries is a new concept for me. I have heard it thrown around on social media a lot and disregarded the obscure notion. But, in quarantine, I have truly understood the need for such a practice...

 THE GROCERY STORE PROBLEM. The stay at home in Ohio has been extended to May 1st at the earliest.  Everyone has been stocking up for over a month with the supplies that they need such as food.  Along with these necessities, others have been stocking up on Toilet paper, and they leave others with nothing. According to a NY Times writer and producer,  “An excess of toilet paper will not help protect you against COVID-19, but it will cause a run on supplies that keeps others from getting what they might need.” Everyone buying these excessive amounts of food allows fear to come upon others’ minds if they did not buy enough as other people.  Everyone wants their family to prepare and people buy as much as they can, no matter the cost and who it might be hurting.

Corona virus Stockpiling

Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

   Coronavirus is not something that happens every day in our world. No one knows how to act upon it, but they think that they do. This means stocking up on food and toilet paper for most people. At...

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