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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

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

Bhaavya Jha

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor

   Hello everyone! My name is Bhaavya Jha and I am a senior this year. For my third year in the journalism program, I will be taking upon the role of the Broadcast Editor, managing podcasts and videos for the Leaf. I found myself drawn towards writing in a way which I never possibly imagined. Then, once I came to Sycamore in my sophomore year, I knew that journalism was something I just had to try, even if it was only a one time thing. Through the class, I have found my love for writing, designing infographics and even podcasts, which led me to creating my own position as the Broadcast Editor and needless to say, it certainly has been a memorable experience.

   Now for the part where I tell you my hobbies and interests and bore the life out of you (or not). My sophomore year, I moved to the United States from Malaysia. I have been very fortunate to be able to live and experience different cultures and various traditions, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I am fond of traveling. I have been to some beautiful places like Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and many more! Another thing that I’m really passionate about is writing, specifically, writing poems. I manage a poetry account on Instagram (purplearteries) and regularly practice those skills through journaling in a poetry format. Although my friends could tell you about my love for poetry, they could also tell you about my liking for Korean Pop music, particularly, the boy group, BTS. In fact, I am the co-president of the K-club at SHS, where we do dance workshops and prepare short covers. I think listening to their music, although I do not understand Korean, provides me a sense of individuality- BTS’s music often talks about serious problems and issues like self-love and the power of the youth, which inspires me to continue growing, as a person. I usually stay occupied with schoolwork or my hobbies so I don’t do much outside of school, but I enjoy the occasional volunteering,  gardening in my backyard, or taking photographs in my free time.

   Growing up, I always wanted to do something related to science, and sometime in my early teens, I decided to pursue a career in the medical field. It was not until last year when I took AP Psychology that I decided upon a psychiatrist, which is harder to become than it is to spell. 

   Thank you for reading it this far and sorry not sorry for boring you! I hope you found something interesting while reading about me and the staff members. Please take a look at some of our well-written articles and beautifully designed infographics as you are exploring the website. I assure you that it will be worth the time and will not be disappointing. Have a great day!

 

All content by Bhaavya Jha
VIRTUAL LEARNING. Being organized for virtual learning. Bullet journaling is an easy, handwritten way to plan your daily and weekly schedules. With multiple distractions easily available and more need for time management as ever, it is important to stay organized while being productive, which can be achieved through a planning system. “I use a planner because it helps me keep track of of my due dates...it is also easier for my brain to comprehend things that way,” said Aliya Omorova, 12.

How to ace online school

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
September 23, 2020
 STAYING ORGANIZED. During such unpredictable times, it is crucial to still stay on top of your game by maintaining a to-do list and keeping yourself organized. For example, having a place set to work or study keeps your mindset to only work in that area, compared to doing all the work on your bed.

Staying Productive during Quarantine 

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
April 21, 2020
The horror of viruses

The horror of viruses

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
February 6, 2020
Taking care of plants in winter

Taking care of plants in winter

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
January 30, 2020
FIRECRACKERS. Every year, the Hindu festival—Diwali, is celebrated in a pompous manner, often involving lighting up the house, dressing up, and eating delicious foods. Diwali, to Junior Aryan Vaidya, is “lighting crackers” and more.

SHS celebrates Diwali

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
November 7, 2019
high school students spend time worrying about the classes they take and if they should drop out of it. Due to the many doubts regarding this matter, we asked some experts at SHS, including Laura Miniard, an AP Psychology teacher, who says “Its just not worth it” to take a rigorous course if it is impacting your mental health.

Should I or should I not?

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
November 4, 2019
I WANT MORE. The recently grown popular Korean Drama titled “Hotel Del Luna” has left many fans inawe, but some were disheartened as the ending was not what they wished for. “Its final episode left fans wanting for more, many were not-so-satisfied with the ending,” said Jazmine Media.

Hotel Del Luna brings tears and joy

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
October 18, 2019
Notes on note-taking

Notes on note-taking

Bhaavya Jha, Broadcast Editor
September 10, 2019
Rebekah Conner, 10

Rebekah Conner, 10

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
May 13, 2019
Julie Ertle, 10

Julie Ertle, 10

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
April 5, 2019
Dylan Connors, 10

Dylan Connors, 10

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
March 4, 2019
KASHMIR. The state that has been fought over by the two nations - India and Pakistan, has gone through yet another attack, this time reportedly by Jaish-e-Mohammad, a Pakistan based militant group. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, called the attack a “symbol of the shadow of the inhuman danger hovering over the world.”

India unites in mourning, anger

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
February 27, 2019
MY NAME IS SOPHIA. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has advanced to the creation of robots like Sophia who can speak, interact and even mimic human expressions. The mini version of this has been made available by the company Hanson Robotics. “The development of Sophia is in itself an amazing achievement in the field of robotics,” said Aryan Vaidya,10.

Welcome to the future

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
February 15, 2019
SEKOLAH. ‘Sekolah’ in Malaysian language means school. Students there lead a very different life from the students here as the education systems differ greatly. One major difference is the routines itself. “I prefer teachers moving from one class to another because I think students waste more time moving, and students in my school love wasting time,” said Sithi Sahana, a student of an international school in Malaysia.

Schooling across the globe

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
February 6, 2019
Hea Lim Hwoang, 12

Hea Lim Hwoang, 12

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
January 18, 2019
DEEPAK. Like many who celebrate it, ‘deepaks’ are decorated in the house to symbolize the victory of light (good) over the dark (bad). The festival of lights indeed explains its name by lighting up the house entirely, with lamps, or sometimes LED lights. “Diwali is a particular time of the year to me as I believe Diwali is called the Festival of Lights for a reason,” said Devansh Saxena, 11.

Festival of lights is here

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
November 12, 2018
Brii Braziel, 9

Brii Braziel, 9

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
November 8, 2018
Sandy Chan, 10

Sandy Chan, 10

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
November 6, 2018
Sophia Gray, 10

Sophia Gray, 10

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
October 9, 2018
THE NONVIOLENT MAN. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a portrait of the man known for ‘ahimsa’.  He always has his birthday celebrated in India, even after many years. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever,” Gandhi said.

Do you know what is on Oct. 2?

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
October 8, 2018
THE WINNERS. 19 students of SHS get into the national merit semifinals. The struggle turned out successful for these students as they make it through. “I cant wait to see what Sycamore students come up with next year,” said Grant Bruner, 12.

Students ace the PSAT by practicing

Bhaavya Jha, Copy Editor
September 25, 2018
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