• 8th Grade Day/Academic Fair - January 16 @ 5:30 pm
  • NO SCHOOL - January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • CCP Meeting - January 22 @ 6:30 pm
  • Blood Drive - January 24
  • Theatre Winter Show - Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 @ 7 pm
  • NO SCHOOL - Feb. 13 - 14 - Professional Learning Day
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences (Virtual) - Feb. 13 @ 3:45 pm
  • NO SCHOOL - Feb. 17 - Presidents Day
  • Fashion for the Cure (FFTC) - Feb. 21
  • Cabaret - Feb. 22 @ 7 pm
  • ACT Exam - Feb. 25
  • Choir/Fine Arts Show - Feb. 25 @ 7 pm
  • Band Concert - Feb. 27 @ 7 pm
  • Art Show Opening Night - Feb. 28 @ 5:30 pm
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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ALL BARK, NO BITE. Although it is highly frowned upon, even in professional leagues players still resort to the art of trash-talk. Some of the most iconic sports players in history like Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, and Sean Avery have even refrained from keeping the game totally clean. According to Shaquille O’ Neal, Jordan once told him exactly what he was going to do during the game and yet still pulled it off. "I'm coming down. I'm going to dribble it between my legs twice. I'm going to pump fake and then I'm going to shoot a jumper. And then I'm going to look at you," recited O’ Neal.

When is trash talking valid?

Josh Moore, Fact Checker
January 25, 2019
WOW! After 16 years of serving the Cincinnati Bengals as head coach, Marvin Lewis has stepped down from his position. The team is now in the market for a new coach.

Marvin Lewis fired

Isabella Magato, Cartoonist
January 15, 2019
ON THE ICE. Sports Plus has remained a mainstay in the lives of all SHS hockey players for years, and it is where Skate with the Aves is held each year. The location also houses other gyms and activities for children and athletes all around the Cincinnati area. “Sports Plus has benefited the team for practices and games and we hope others can share the same feeling of appreciation for the establishment,” said Matt Spary, SHS hockey coach.

SHS Hockey hosts Skate with the Aves

Josh Moore, Fact Checker
December 19, 2018
VICTORY SMILE. The next Boys Varsity Basketball game is the home opener for the season. It is a white-out. There is a tailgate before-hand and a half-time performance by the Firecrackers.

Varsity basketball starts season

Sara Margolis, Art and Photo Editor
December 12, 2018
CONCENTRATE. Sophomore Arvind Prasad focuses on the board as time winds down. He is Board One and was his freshman year too, though team members are allowed to challenge each other to get a higher board number. “The seasons going pretty well. It’s crazy that this is my last year of chess because I’ve played it all four years of high school,” said Nandita Kulkarni, 12.

Chess season hits timer

Allyson Bonhaus, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2018
TOURNAMENT. Students will be able to play “Smash Bros” and “Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege” for the tournament. “Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege” will be played on Xbox while “Smash Bros” will be played on Wii U. “If we were to pull this off we would be informing hundreds of people that [SHS] is a place for gamers, and by saying that we would be saying it is for everyone,” said Sekani Cole, 10, captain of the “Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege” team.

 Esports calls students to play

Jack Wolfe, PR Team
November 13, 2018
JV boys soccer closes season

JV boys soccer closes season

Sara Margolis, Art and Photo Editor
October 22, 2018
DARTING. Three year varsity starting midfielder, senior Hannah Kirkham, sprints after the ball in the home match against Walnut Hills. The team went on to defeat Walnut Hills 5-0 and they are currently 7-1-2. “I think senior night is a great way to recognize the end of a chapter. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what’s coming next, but it’s just as important to look back on on all the things we have accomplished this season and the people that we have accomplished them with. This year especially we’ve gotten to become a really close knit team so it’s definitely going to be a special night,” Kirkham said.

Seniors reflect on senior nights

Gabby Khodadad, PR Team
October 2, 2018
Sophomore Sophie Campbell is a player for the girls water polo team. Campbell switched from playing soccer after her freshman year due to a knee injury. Campbell's sister, Ania Campbell, is a captain of the girls water polo team. The team is currently ranked fourth in state, tied with Milford. "I decided to play water polo because my older sister, Ania Campbell, encouraged me to. She has played for three years and advised me to try it out... I am so happy that I joined," Campbell said.

Player Profile: Sophie Campbell

Abigail Lefton, Opinion Chief
October 2, 2018
FOCUS. Bob Wise, 11 is another goalie for both the JV and Varsity teams. Goalies have privileges that members in the field do not have, like not getting a foul for touching the bottom, being allowed to catch the ball with two hands, and having permission to punch the ball with their fist. “Most of us really have a passion for the sport,” Fribourg said.

Boys JV Water Polo swims past competition

Chloe Mensch, Copy Editor
September 30, 2018
DIVING SAVE. Sycamore JV girls volleyball played against Wyoming earlier this month and lost a close one. Sophomore Kelli Trumpy contributed greatly to the game with her many diving saves and blocks. “[The team does not] give up on each other, and give[s] each other a lot of energy, ” Trumpy said.

Girls volleyball bonds on court

Gabby Khodadad, PR Team
September 26, 2018
FRIENDS FOREVER. Before the game, the members of the girls varsity soccer team, gather together to wish each other luck and encourage one another. This team bonding exercise worked, and the team won 5-0 against Walnut Hills. "We get to know each other and we are there to help each other out if we need it. We are like one big happy family” said Lily Armbruster, 9, girls JV soccer player. Congrats to the girls varsity soccer team!

Girls Varsity Soccer plays, bonds

Charlotte Weiss, Business Staff
September 17, 2018
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