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Blue Angel #5 reaches Mach 1.
The Blue Angels bring their show tricks to Columbus
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Seniors Ty Huff and Isaac Isenbarger and Junior Owen Marsch watch from the sideline.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Big Walnut
Hayes captains go to the coin toss.
Football loses Week 1 to Buckeye Valley
The soccer team huddles before the game.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Marysville in their season opener
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
Summer Blockbusters
Summer Blockbusters
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In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
These are just some of the best options for the colleges that offer some key majors.
Best colleges for top majors
The new age of milk
The new age of milk
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Spotify's policies on AI-generated music are increasing distrust with users.
Opinion: Spotify needs to revise its policies on AI music generation
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
The book community has slowly been growing more toxic on multiple platforms.
Opinion: The reading community is getting toxic
Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
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Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
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Blue Angel #5 reaches Mach 1.
The Blue Angels bring their show tricks to Columbus
Anthony Koloff, Photographer • August 28, 2025
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The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief • May 23, 2025
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor • May 22, 2025
Cadets from Delaware Hayes AFJROTC detachment OH-012 receive a briefing during a curriculum in action trip to Mansfield, Ohio. During the trip, cadets visited the 179th Air National Guard cyberspace wing, alongside the Ohio State Reformatory.
OH-012 Cadets spread their wings for Curriculum in Action trip
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025
Podcasts
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Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Samuel Truster, Josie Siegrist, and Olivia Hayes
Features
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Lulu Ely, Staff Writer • September 2, 2025
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Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Abby Stahl, Online Content Manger • May 28, 2025
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Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
Ava Anthony, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
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As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Ava Anthony, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
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Sports
Hayes captains go to the coin toss.
Football loses Week 1 to Buckeye Valley
Gavin Warner, Photographer • September 2, 2025
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The soccer team huddles before the game.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Marysville in their season opener
Gavin Warner, Photographer • August 21, 2025
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals • May 22, 2025
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals • May 14, 2025
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals • May 6, 2025
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
Zach Taylor, Photographer • May 1, 2025
Views
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
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The book community has slowly been growing more toxic on multiple platforms.
Opinion: The reading community is getting toxic
Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor • May 15, 2025
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Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
Josie Siegrist, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
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Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
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Entertainment
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May 22, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
Lillian Olszewski and Xyon Gavula • May 5, 2025
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
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Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief • April 30, 2025
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer • April 11, 2025
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"Under the Same Stars" is a skillfully handled story of emotion and the human dedication to good.
‘Under the Same Stars’ is slightly muddled story of resistance
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Junior Liam Monahan develops one of his photos in the darkroom.
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Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
Following the 2024 Presidential Election, queer youth are found worried for their safety in the future and there are resources available to help.
LGBTQ+ community connections following election
Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief
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