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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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SING! Music festivals happen all over the country. Above, people atten the anual Cochella festival that happens every year in Cochella Valley, California.

STUDY. The JV team has put together their theme and is getting its witnesses’ examinations ready. Teams for SHS Mock Trial generally practice for several hours a week in the evenings so that their advisers can make the meetings.

[Photo] Future lawyers get ready for season

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
November 1, 2017
TV recaps

[Photo] Strange in ‘Stranger Things’

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
HELP. Retired Marine Matt Raible cuddles Jason, a service dog who aids him with the symptoms of both physical disabilities and PTSD. Therapy dogs can complete tasks for injured veterans and can also provide a sense of safety and companionship to those suffering with PTSD. This Veterans’ Day, on November 11, remember to thank a veteran and remember to fight for them the other 364 days of the year.

[Photo] Therapy animals lend helping paws

Anne Marsh, Creative Projects Director
October 27, 2017
A man stops to view the statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Robert E. Lee Park in Dallas on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. (Andy Jacobsohn/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

[Photo] September 2017 Columns: Looking at issue over Confederate statues, new movies, TV shows

Allyson Bonhaus, Sara Margolis, and
October 9, 2017
Everybody is exhausted: Stress and social media are taking their toll

[Photo] Juniors juggle jumbles of classes, clubs, extracurriculars

Hannah Lee, Opinion Chief
October 19, 2017
SEVEN SEAS. A modern map of the world shows the routes Columbus was never aware of. The primary faults of Columbus Day lie in the explorer’s mistreatment of native peoples as well as the misconception that he discovered what is now America. “The word ‘encounter’ is now preferred to ‘discovery’ when describing the contacts between Europe and the Americas, and more attention has been paid to the fate of indigenous Americans and to the perspectives of non-Christians,” according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

[Photo] Columbus Day reignites controversy

Anisa Khatana, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Floridians help get supplies to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico ‘the Miami way’

[Photo] Donate to help Puerto Rico with recovery effort

October 11, 2017
ROARING CROWD. The Killers are going on a 2017-2018 tour around North America and the UK to promote their album ‘Wonderful, Wonderful.’ The tour began in August with Lollapalooza in Chicago and will end in February, with the band touring for over seven months. Tickets for the concerts can be found on Ticketmaster. Photo courtesy of MCT.

[Photo] Killers’ new ‘Wonderful, Wonderful’ album debuts on top

Taylor Close, Leaflet Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2017
REMEMBER. Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas hold a vigil for the shooting that took place in their city on October 2. Replacing last year’s Orlando Pulse Club shooting as the deadliest American mass shooting, 58 people were killed. Vigils and moments of silence must be the first response but not the final.

[Photo] Las Vegas shooting prompts inaction

Jenna Bao, Executive Editor
October 5, 2017
THAT BRAIN. Regardless of the prevalence of mental illness, talking about it is often a struggle. We lack a good vocabulary for discussing mental health. “It’s impossible for people who have not experienced major depression to understand the depths of those feelings. This isn’t sadness we’re talking about. It’s like falling into a pit and feeling like you’re never going to hit the bottom,” said Peggy Huppert, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Iowa, to USA Today.

[Photo] ‘I can’t see it, so it must not exist, right?’

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2017
ABNORMAL. People who choose to defy gender norms face hostile and unaccepting environments, especially males. Gender roles are well-established at ages ten and 11. The consequences of these societal standards lead to health risks, both physical and mental.

[Photo] Enforced gender roles lead to dire consequences

Jessica Lu, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Johnny Carpenter looks at the statue of Robert E. Lee at Robert E. Lee Park in Dallas on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. (Jae S. Lee/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

[Photo] What Americans can learn from controversy over confederate statues, Charlottesville

Adhiti Chundur, Associate Editor
September 24, 2017
TRIPLE JEOPARDY. Two more hurricanes could strike the U.S. coast within the next week. This comes on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which have left behind billions of dollars worth of damage. Meanwhile, Hurricane Katia, which swirled in the Gulf at the same time as Irma and Jose, made landfall on September 15 just north of Tecolutla, Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane before dissipating.

[Photo] Concern for coast mounts as two storms swirl in the Atlantic

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2017
TOO MUCH. Hurricane Irma leaves behind devastation. It has already heavily damaged some Caribbean islands, devastating Barbuda and tearing through Anguilla. Barbuda is “uninhabitable” and in a “total blackout” with almost all of its infrastructure destroyed, according to Michael Joseph, president of the Red Cross in Antigua and Barbuda.

[Photo] Irma continues breaking records

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2017
TOO MUCH WATER. Hurricane Irma batters the Floridian shore as it makes landfall. Even though the center may have passed some areas, there is still much danger to come. “The most important thing to understand is that the Gulf water will surge in and rise quickly WELL AFTER the strongest winds go by. You might think the storm is ending, but the deadliest part of the storm is still to come,” posted Bryan Norcross, senior hurricane specialist on The Weather Channel, on Facebook.

[Photo] ‘Most catastrophic storm ever seen before’

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2017
Hurricane Harvey

[Photo] Help victims of Harvey!

September 1, 2017
CATASTROPHIC. Harvey continues to wreck havoc on the Gulf states, especially Texas. Its torrential rain, expected to continue for days, is responsible for the catastrophic flooding plaguing the area; but residents are still remaining strong. "They are what I call typical Texans. They were resilient, they were strong, they were strong-spirited, they were happy. They were just happy to be there and be alive,” Abbott told reporters at a press conference.

[Photo] Catastrophe strikes

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2017
WATCHER BEWARE. The length of time that you are exposed to a partial eclipse does not matter. Even looking directly at the sun for a few seconds can actually burn the retina. Eye damage can occur, and injuries may be temporary or permanent, so you should be sure to wear safe and certified eclipse glasses when viewing an eclipse.

[Photo] Beware of faulty eclipse-wear

Sydney Weiss and Harsimran Makkad
August 10, 2017
TENSE. Junior Allie Ross went to Kenwood Mall and sat directly next to strangers for as long as possible. “I could tell that [people] were uncomfortable and confused with the fact that I was not following the expectations of a personal space barrier, but I continued on anyway," Ross said.

[Photo] Psychology students shatter social norms

Yvanna Reyes, Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
Cinco de Mayo

heroin buzz play sevans

[Photo] August 2017 Column: Opioid epidemic rages as debates over use of Naloxone continue

September 5, 2017
TOO MUCH. Heroin harm reduction kits are put together in Baltimore, MD. Narcan, which is an antidote for overdoses, helps regulate breathing. However, with new drugs like carfentanil laced into heroin, the effectiveness of Narcan is severely diminished.

[Photo] Generation of addicts emerges

Adhiti Chundur, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2017
HEROIN. This baby was born and tested positive for opioids. Practically since birth, the baby has been cared for by his grandfather. The child’s grandmother is looking into the adoption process.

[Photo] Number of drug-addicted babies spikes

Kirsten Thomas, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
THREE, TWO, ONE. UNC takes down Kentucky in the elite eight. This was a very close game that came down to game changing seconds. UNC ultimately played the better game as they spring ahead to the final four.

[Photo] Madness marches on

Mark Huffer, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
GO PLAY BALL. Former Reds player Joe Nuxhall’s statue stands outside of Great American Ballpark. On April 3, the stadium will fill its near 43,000-person capacity for Opening Day. The game will feature the Reds and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies

[Photo] Opening Day fascinates Reds fans

William Coleman, Sports Chief
April 3, 2017
Cincinnati at Ohio State

[Photo] To play, or not to play

David Wertheim, Business Manager
March 29, 2017
This is Google’s self driving car- Waymo. Google plans for this car to be released to everyone by 2020. The design on the side was created by Kate Thompson for the Paint the Town art experiment.

[Photo] Google’s new self-driving car Waymo takes to road

Jessica Schaad, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
PROTEST. Around the country protests sprung up in major cities in response to the executive order. The uncetain langugae of the ban upset and confused many. Those who were on visas or green cards were also unlawfully detained.

[Photo] Refuge for refugees

Adhiti Chundur and Yasmine Guedira
March 11, 2017
APATHY. There are many forms of depression based on how the disorder is formed. A few forms include: Major Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Psychotic Depression, Peripartum (Postpartum) Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), 'Situational' Depression, and Atypical Depression. Other mental health issues can be paired with depression. ""Although a recent federal task force recommended screening for depression in young people 12 to 18 years of age, screening is far from universal," said Dr. Mark Olfson 'CNN".

[Photo] Social media causes depression

Kamaria Walton, Lead Beats Editor
March 7, 2017
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is hoisting his fifth Lombardi trophy of his career on Sun., Feb. 5. He led the Patriots into an incredible second half comeback after being down 3-28 and winning 34-28 in overtime. The Patriots’ victory will go down in history but also ended the rocky NFL season on high note.

[Photo] Why Super Bowl LI might have saved NFL season

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
February 17, 2017
In 2017 the user can control their homes basic functions such as turning lights on and off, turning on a fan, changing light color, etc. They may be able to do much more in the upcoming years, but the possibilties are endless. “Sometimes Siri annoys me but I do love her when she actually helps me,” said Colliver.

[Photo] IPA’s take over device sales

Nathan Colliver, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
SCORE. Young girls play basketball in hijabs, the traditional Muslim head dress. The International Basketball Federation is planning to lift its regulations concerning religious headgear. The attire, including hijabs and yarmulkes, has been banned due to safety reasons, but cries for equal opportunity for people of all sexes and faiths have sparked changes.

[Photo] Burqa ban bounces back

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
February 13, 2017
CLASSY! Roger Federer is considered to be one of the greatest of all time when it comes to tennis. He has won a total of 18 grand slam singles titles over the course of his career which is most all time. This win at Australia was his first major that he won since 2012 Wimbledon.

[Photo] Roger Federer wins memorable, stunning Australian Open

Alex Karev, OpEd Chief
February 7, 2017
Lady Gaga performs at half time of Super Bowl LI at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. She spoke about promoting unity in such a divided country. Her political statement was an example of the politically charged atmosphere of the Super Bowl.

[Photo] Super Bowl ad(d)s to political arena

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
February 6, 2017
BAM! Rafael Nadal is known to wear his emotions on his sleeve. After his victory against Milos Raonic, Nadal dropped to his knees and held his fists up in the air. This is Nadal’s best major run since the 2014 French Open.

[Photo] Comeback run continuing ‘down under’

Alex Karev, OpEd ChieE
February 3, 2017
Fortunately most students in the shs are involved in after school sports. Eating healthy and being involved is really important for you physically, mentally and emotionally. It is scientifically proven that being involved in a sport boosts your mood 56%.

[Photo] Exercising affects students

Elizabeth Arveladze
February 3, 2017
A young Muslim woman wears a niqab. These headcoverings have come into question with the discussion of Islamophobia, and Austria’s ban on full-face veils has sparked debate. Islamophobia is a prevalent issue around the world, especially with Trump’s new travel regulations.

[Photo] Burqa ban sparks debate

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
February 2, 2017
Groundhogs are not the only animals used to “forecast” winter weather. The woolly bear caterpillar has been used in Vermillion, Ohio since 1972. Accordng to tradition, if the insect has more orange than black coloring, the winter to come will be mild.

[Photo] Early spring or six more weeks of winter?

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2017
DEFAMATION. Donald Trump has been the victim of numerous fake stories. He also publicized multiple fake news stories throughout his campaign. The election was a major topic of most fake news stories last year.

[Photo] America’s fake news epidemic

Sara Margolis, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
MEDIA. Mark Zuckerburg addresses the effect of fake news on the election. Facebook was criticized for allowing the spread of these inaccurate stories. Zuckerberg also mentioned the measures Facebook would take to combat fake news.

[Photo] Fake news, false facts

Joshua Patterson, Opinion Chief
January 30, 2017
Gosling and Stone star in the nostalgic film La La Land. It has been praised by critics and students and features singing and dancing numbers as well as brilliant acting and cinematography. La La Land is still showing in theaters.

[Photo] La La Land lassos laudation from students

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
January 24, 2017
family

[Photo] Family helps make a difference

Maddi Saunders, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Students prepare for a college test that coming up. Many prep books are provided for students to be able to do their best. The tests are an important component in college applications so many students put in their efforts to do well.

[Photo] Sophomores sample ACT

Hannah Lee, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017
GRIND! Nadal is known to be a tough competitor on the tour. He plays a grueling and excruciating style of tennis which has taken its toll on his body. He is looking for a bounce back year kicking off at the Australian Open.

[Photo] Heat sizzling at Australian Open

Alex Karev, OpEd Chief
January 23, 2017
One of Nutella’s ingredients, palm oil, causes harm to the environment. Palm oil can be found in a variety of products such as shampoos, foods, makeup, and biodiesel. The oil’s cultivation leads to increased carbon levels and brings endangered species closer to extinction.

[Photo] Say (No)tella for different reasons

Jessica Lu, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Smog hangs over the city of Beijing’s main boulevard, Chang’an Avenue. The country has recently proposed that they will spend around two billion dollars to reduce air pollution by getting rid of high-pollution releasing vehicles off the roads. Their efforts will take a long time to see results.

[Photo] Pollution in Beijing leads to health problems

Amy Deng, Managing Editor
January 18, 2017
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has announced that its final shows will be in May of this year. It was under scrutiny for animal cruelty by various animal activist groups in previous year; they worried about the confinement, social deprivation, and violent training methods the circus animals suffer through. This led to the elimination of elephants from the circus's acts in May of 2016.

[Photo] Animal activists applaud

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2017
The South Korean Foreign Minister and US Ambassador discuss plans to respond to North Korea’s Jan. 6, 2016 test. South Korea and the United States have also been strong allies since the Korean War, and both are enemies of North Korea. South Korea is the closest nation to North Korea, and with high tensions between the two nations, South Korea is a primary target for nuclear attacks. Photo courtesy of MCT.

[Photo] North Korea claims to have working nuclear missiles

Jason Merkel, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Pomegranates are able to be grown during Cold climates which makes them rip during the winter season. Primarily they are picked between October and January. They are also filled with Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin K.

[Photo] Keeping healthy and warm in winter

Sarah Horne, Creative Projects Director
December 20, 2016
COLUMNS

[Photo] October 2016 Columns: Beware of clowns, Trump

Max Torem and Joshua Patterson
November 5, 2016
Maroon 5 had to reschedule their show at the U.S Bank Arena on Sept 29th to Mar. 3rd due to the birth of Adam Levine’s baby. The show was one of seven shows that were rescheduled for the new year. Comedian Ellen DeGeneres helped name Levine’s daughter, Dusty Rose Levine, over a text message.

[Photo] Concerts to hit stage in 2017

Taylor Close, Special Projects Director
December 15, 2016
Presidential-elect Trump is currently in the process of nominating people for Cabinet. He has also been traveling the country to thank people for voting for him. He officially becomes the president in January.

[Photo] Man jailed over Trump plot

Kamaria Walton, Lead Beats Editor
December 15, 2016
The art museum is one of the oldest in the United States. It was founded in 1881. Currently, a large Pinocchio statue is outdoors in front of the museum.

[Photo] Museum takes road less traveled

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
December 13, 2016
The non-fiction book section will conclude with a group project. The project will be worked on by a group of three to four students. It will be due by the end of the semester.

[Photo] Flipping the pages

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
December 12, 2016
The attack at Ohio State University has brought to the forefront the issue of concealed carry and immigration policies. Currently, Ohio does not allow concealed carry on college campuses, but this may change in the near future. Meanwhile, president-elect Donald Trump visited Columbus on December 8 to talk to victims of the attack as well as discuss the issues with immigration policies which he believes allowed the attack to happen.

[Photo] OSU attack impacts beyond campus

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2016
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and other grains. It acts as the ‘glue’ that allows the food to maintain its shape for as long as possible. Gluten is completely indigestible to everyone.

[Photo] Testing for allergies

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
December 7, 2016
Photo Caption: Just like in fiction and nonfiction, poetry has different styles. It can be good to get a head start on yearly English poetry units and get a feel for different styles of poetry. Also, you may find a style you like and can try to match in your own poetry.

[Photo] Tracking the right books

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
December 7, 2016
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters releases decision to retry Ray Tensing for murder and voluntary manslaughter on Nov. 22. For the new trial, there will be a new jury and judge (Judge Leslie Ghiz). It is yet undecided whether the second trial will take place in Cincinnati again or elsewhere in Ohio as the prosecution is requesting.

[Photo] Starting from scratch

Jenna Bao, Creative Projects Director
December 5, 2016
Emily (Kelly Bishop), Lorelai (Lauren Graham), and Rory (Alexis Bledel) look on. The three characters return along with all of the original cast for the revival series, ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.’ The four 90 minute episodes are streaming on Netflix now.

[Photo] ‘Gilmore Girls’ returns to Netflix

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
November 22, 2016
The students at OSU were put on lock down as soon as the first notification came in. Students were told to run, hide, or fight at 9:56 am. After 90 minutes, the lock down was lifted.

[Photo] Ruckus occurs at Ohio State University

Eshika Kohli, Business Manager
December 2, 2016
The supermoon was visible all over the world on November 13 and 14. It occurs when the moon is full and close to the earth, making it appear brighter and larger than usual. The next supermoon such as this will not occur until 2034.

[Photo] Supermoon stuns students

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
November 22, 2016
People often question the impact of global warming. A rise in sea levels is one huge impact. Certain animals may need to move north as well.

[Photo] 2016 stays hot

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
November 21, 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.

[Photo] Cincinnati ‘Tensing’ after mistrial

Jenna Bao, Creative Projects Director
November 18, 2016
France is famous for their breads and varities of different cheeses. Some of the most well know french cheeses are Camembert, Brie, and Boursin. The french club has a diverse selection of food at every meeting, especially at their picnic meeting.

[Photo] French Club chews chocolate, cheese

Taylor Close, Associate Editor
November 18, 2016
For when you do have a migraine, you may want to lay down in a dark room with no noise. A nap can help as well. Waiting it out is the only way for it to end most of the time.

[Photo] Heads pounding through headaches

Allyson Bonhaus, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
In the past couple years, Gaga has branched out from her music, appearing on the FX show ‘American Horror Story’ in season five. She co-wrote a song, ‘Til it Happens to You’, that was a part of the documentary, ‘The Hunting Ground’, which is about sexual assult, continuing her theme of deeper meanings behind her songs. You can find the new album one several platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and Pandora.

[Photo] Still (Ga)going strong: Lady Gaga’s new album excites fans

Taylor Close, Creative Projects Director
November 3, 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.

[Photo] Tying up tied games

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
November 3, 2016
Fosters for local animal rescue groups save petsí lives

[Photo] Breed ban boils over

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
November 2, 2016
Volunteering is a way for students to give back in their community and learn to work with others. At sycamore there are many volunteering organizations like Unified for Uganda, and Little dropping. To learn more about volunteer opportunities you can follow National Honor Society’s Twitter account.

[Photo] Small acts make large difference

Sarah Horne, Creative Projects Director
October 14, 2016
Fashion is all around in society. Fashion club is a way for students to get involved in the styles that surround them. Another way to get involved in fashion is through the offered elective fashion courses and the annual Fashion For the Cure event.

[Photo] Walking the red carpet to Fashion Club

Sarah Horne, Creative Projects Director
October 14, 2016
AP courses are a great way to learn more about a given subject and show deeper understanding. While in class absorb as much information as possible and take quality notes. Most importantly, make sure that when taking AP courses they are ones you have a general interest in and will help you increase your chance to be accepted it your potential college of choice.

[Photo] AP prepares students for college

Sarah Horne, Creative Projects Director
October 14, 2016
Charlotte protestors took to the streets for multiple days after the shooting of Keith Scott. On the second night, another man was shot in the protests, Justin Carr. Police and national guard are now working to stop the rioting and to persecute the individuals responsible for the destruction of multiple stores in the area.

[Photo] Riots erupt in Charlotte

Jason Merkel, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
According to Billboard, Horan is the first artist to debut at number one on the Social 50 chart since it was created in 2010. This is even better than Malik’s single ‘Pillowtalk’, which peaked at number two. And with only one day of sales, the track made the Billboard top 100 at number 63.

[Photo] ‘This Town’ receives outstanding praise

Taylor Close, Special Projects Director
October 12, 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.

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

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor
October 12, 2016
Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat

[Photo] Why athletes need to be involved in politics

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director
October 10, 2016
Hurricane Matthew wrecked the country of Haiti. It left behind devastation. French Club is raising money for a nonprofit organization that will help Haiti.

[Photo] French Club collects donations to help Haiti

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2016
Lead singer Ryan Tedder talked to Wonderland magazine about how there is an absence of humanity in many songs today, with them sounding like they came straight from a laptop instead of an artist. The album ‘Oh My My’ still has that aspect of humanity though, with the listener being able to hear each human voice and individual instrument instead of electronic sounds. To promote the album, the band performed at the iheartradio festival on Friday Sept. 23, 2016.

[Photo] They will not need to ‘Apologize’ for keeping ‘Secrets’ much longer

Taylor Close, Creative Projects Director
October 4, 2016
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate about the economy, taxes, race relations, and their respective histories. The debate was moderated by Lester Holt of “NBC.” Both contestants were on screen the whole time so that audiences could see both faces.

[Photo] Debate drives direct discord

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor
October 4, 2016
This is a Ugandan flag that represents the country that the student-run organization U4U supports. U4U holds fundraisers and events to support destitute Ugandan children emotionally and financially. Come to the next U4U meeting and become a member, all are welcome!

Listed here are all of the letter grades for the top 25 fast food and “fast casual” restaurants in the U.S. Although 16 out of 25 restaurants received a failing grade, this is an improvement from last year. Keep in mind, the grade can be dependent on just on or on multiple available meat products.

[Photo] Grading your favorite grub

Max Torem, Columnist
September 27, 2016
Brands like Forever 21 are categorized as “fast fashion brands.” They produce large amounts of clothing at a low price to increase consumerism. These non-sustainable clothes end up in landfills and are detrimental to the environment.

[Photo] Fast fashion affects students

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
September 26, 2016
Jeremy Hill crosses the end-zone in a game last year against the Raiders. This year, Hill scored a touchdown in the Bengals season-opening win over the Jets. Cincinnati defeated New York 23-22.

[Photo] Bengals edge out Jets in first game of season

William Coleman, Sports Chief
September 15, 2016
The actual group Black Lives Matter started in 2014. Many people who are against the movement are AllLivesMatter advocates. This issue is relevant not only in the United States but also around the world.

[Photo] Protest against Black Lives Matter sends tourists home

Kamaria Walton, Lead Beats Editor
September 26, 2016
The term “Indians” came from Christopher Columbus, who thought he landed in India. Natives make up two percent of the American population. 80-100 million natives were killed by white men.

[Photo] Natives fight for rights

Kamaria Walton, Lead Beats Editor
September 22, 2016
Bastille has two studio albums now, “Wild World” and “Bad Blood”, but they also have a couple EP’s, “Haunt” and “VS.”, and a reissue of their first album, “All This Bad Blood”. They went on a North American tour for “Bad Blood” in 2014, stopping at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati on Oct. 17. So far there are only six shows in North America for this upcoming tour.

[Photo] Bastille’s album creates ‘Wild World’

Taylor Close, A&E Chief
September 15, 2016
Colin Kaepernick (7) has been making headlines for the silent protest he has been taking part in during opening NFL games. He has elected to not stand during the National Anthem. This has started a national debate on freedom and the meaning of the flag.

[Photo] What is freedom?

Joshua Patternson, Opinion Chief
September 15, 2016
The burkini was originally created by Aheda Zanetti. Upon the completion of her product, Zanetti said in an interview with NPR, “It made me, like, somehow, you know, complete now. I can fulfill a lifestyle that I’ve always wanted without the worry about what I was going to wear and how I was going to wear it or, you know, am I going to be acceptable, am I not? And I just want to go swimming.”

[Photo] French society debates burkinis

Sydney Evans, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2016
Instead of tales of gold medals, and country pride, Ryan Lochte will have to settle for a falsified robbery and an international incident. Since then he has been dropped by all four of his endorsers, including Speedo and Polo Ralph Lauren. However, this did not deter Dancing with the Stars for extending him and invitation.

[Photo] Brock Turner release, Ryan Lochte incident shows white privilege

Joshua Patterson, Opinion Chief
September 13, 2016
“I, like many others, am personally offended that he got out of jail so early. Women and men everywhere cannot and do not tolerate such a lenient sentence. On social media and in real life, people have been giving him quite a hard time for his unacceptable actions,” said Wang.

[Photo] Stanford rapist’s release causes outcry

Emily Chien, Managing Leaflet Editor
September 13, 2016
Nice cream is the vegan version of ice cream. It is made of blended bananas and a multitude of other flavorings. The dairy-free dessert can be topped with fruit such as bananas or raspberries.

[Photo] How to make delicious, dairy-free treat

Anne Marsh, Copy Editor
September 12, 2016
Illinois primary voting

[Photo] How to register to vote

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2016
Students should brace for longer, more difficult SAT

[Photo] PSAT Registration in Commons Sept. 6-16

September 2, 2016
Elementary teacher defends reading gay fable to students

[Photo] Curriculum Preview Aug. 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

August 30, 2016
Biden praises union workers in Labor Day speech

[Photo] No School Sept. 5 – Labor Day

August 31, 2016
Sycamore continues to perform above state standards. Each year, students display their achievement through various awards, test scores, and recognition. The class of 2016's average ACT score is the highest ever recorded for the school.

[Photo] ACT results indicate continuing achievement at Sycamore

August 24, 2016
Kelly joined the Fox News Channel in 2004 and currently serves as an anchor for “The Kelly Files.” Her show looks indepth at late breaking stories and investigative reports. It is now ranked second in cable news.

[Photo] Controversy over Trump’s actions spreads

Sydney Evans, Print Editor
May 23, 2016
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