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The Delaware Library opens a new space called "The Maker Studio," where community member use high-tech equipment to create.
What to know about the Maker Space studios around Delaware
The Dalí Quartet is a group of talented players traveling around the country to bring attention to classical music of all kinds.
Dalí Quartet visits orchestra students at Hayes
With Friday's announcement that the fall talent show had been postponed, students at Hayes will have to wait a little longer to see their friends perform.
Talent show postponed until spring
Senior Maria Koloff sings the opening line in the Ridge House performance.
Ridge House wins lip sync battle, first House competition of 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26 in Florida's panhandle, but the storm's path moved north quickly, leaving behind a wide swath of destruction.
Hurricane Helene’s inland path causes widespread destruction
The Pacers talk gameplan at halftime.
Boys’ soccer drops their first round playoff game to Grove City
The seniors stand together and pose a for a picture.
Lady’s soccer celebrates their senior night
Junior Simon Hering sprints towards the finish line.
Cross country team competes at Berlin meet
The senior players pose for a picture.
Girls’ volleyball gets big win over Westland on senior night
Senior Ally Dudley moves up eld to pass during an LPS game against Westland.
Lady Pacers soccer wins big at home against Westland
"Brat" is Charli XCX's sixth studio album, released on June 7, 2024.
How Charli XCX’s “Brat” has taken over the internet
"Moon Music," which was released on Oct 4, is Coldplay's 10th studio album
‘Moon Music:’ A profession to the world
Willis and Hildegard enlist the help of some friends on their quest to get their town ready for Halloween.
Coffin Chronicles 2: Pumpkins and Spiderwebs
Released on May 24, "Dark Times" is the sixth studio album of Vince Staples.
‘Dark Times’ proves to be a thoughtful masterpiece
The Crane Wives' 2024 album, Beyond Beyond Beyond, is filled with emotional vocals and lyrics and potent instrumentals.
The Crane Wives’ new album goes ‘Beyond Beyond Beyond’ expectations
The election is coming up on Nov. 5. See what will be on the ballot, some ways to be an informed voter, when and where you can vote!
Everything you need to know about the election
Fall into baking: tasty recipes to try this season
Fall into baking: tasty recipes to try this season
Tri-M, Key Club and Mock Trial are great examples of groups to join.
Looking to get involved? Here are some groups to check out
Selley is introduced to conduct the concert.
Orchestra program performs fall concert
Five things to help you get a good grade on your next test.
Easy-breezy studying tips: Homework without tears
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has proven to be a less-than hilarious circus act.
Opinion: Trump’s presidential campaign is a joke
WPA Workers march outside of the Supreme Court. From 1935-1942, the WPA employed 8.5 million people, providing a look into the massive potential of government work programs.
Opinion: The Modern Appeal of New Deal Policies
Art created by AI plagiarizes human art and should be held legally responsible.
Opinion: AI art should be illegal
Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East.
Opinion: Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East
A mockup of Dream Chaser hangs next to a used Falcon 9 booster at the Kennedy Space Center. Both crafts have been used or designed as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Opinion: Commercializing space is the key to the future
Talisman Talks #4 - Carson Maharry, Braden Ashworth, and Carter Grogan
Talisman Talks #4 – Carson Maharry, Braden Ashworth, and Carter Grogan
Cut the Cameras: How high school affects students
Cut the Cameras: How high school affects students
Youth in Government 2024 starts up
Youth in Government 2024 starts up
Talisman Tunes Ep 5 Ft Ella Giorgi
Talisman Tunes Ep 5 Ft Ella Giorgi
Talisman Talks Shorts #1 - Dre Nelson
Talisman Talks Shorts #1 – Dre Nelson
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The Dalí Quartet is a group of talented players traveling around the country to bring attention to classical music of all kinds.
Dalí Quartet visits orchestra students at Hayes
Marsella Smith, Photographer • October 24, 2024
Read Here
With Friday's announcement that the fall talent show had been postponed, students at Hayes will have to wait a little longer to see their friends perform.
Talent show postponed until spring
Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief • October 15, 2024
Senior Maria Koloff sings the opening line in the Ridge House performance.
Ridge House wins lip sync battle, first House competition of 2024
Kate Shipp, Photographer, Website & Social Media • October 8, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26 in Florida's panhandle, but the storm's path moved north quickly, leaving behind a wide swath of destruction.
Hurricane Helene’s inland path causes widespread destruction
Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
Safety tips in the weight room
Safety tips in the weight room
Kate Shipp, Photographer, Website & Social Media • October 4, 2024
Multimedia
Cut the Cameras: How high school affects students
Cut the Cameras: How high school affects students
Kai Bush and Jordan Persinger • October 24, 2024
Read Here
Youth in Government 2024 starts up
Youth in Government 2024 starts up
Samuel Truster, Olivia Hayes, and Kaleb Kapp • October 24, 2024
Recap of annual lip sync battle for House
Recap of annual lip sync battle for House
Olivia Hayes, De'Andre Nelson, and Kaleb Kapp • October 8, 2024
Homecoming preview
Homecoming preview
De'Andre Nelson, Elijah Derstine, and Alex Brown • October 7, 2024
Across the Board - Episode 4
Across the Board - Episode 4
Julia Foley, Broadcaster • September 23, 2024
Trending Stories
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A plastic baby floats in a bottle of hand sanitizer. This is just one of several babies hidden in Lamb's room.

Hayes reflects on the plastic baby prank

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Yes, there's a political party for that - Exploring some of the strangest political parties ever created

Weird political parties

3
An issue one yard sign sits in a yard. The vote on issue one caused a range of reactions among different parties and political affiliations.

Delaware reacts to Ohio Issue One vote

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Collage of memories

Seniors talk about their favorite high school memories

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Disney's "Princess and the Frog" was released in 2009 and is just one example of Disney creating characters of color, only to turn them into animals.

Disney’s issues with animated people of color

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Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.

School start times should match teens' sleep cycles

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A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials

A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials

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Podcasts
Talisman Talks #4 - Carson Maharry, Braden Ashworth, and Carter Grogan
Talisman Talks #4 - Carson Maharry, Braden Ashworth, and Carter Grogan
Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • October 25, 2024
Read Here
Talisman Tunes Ep 5 Ft Ella Giorgi
Talisman Tunes Ep 5 Ft Ella Giorgi
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • October 22, 2024
Talisman Talks Shorts #1 - Dre Nelson
Talisman Talks Shorts #1 - Dre Nelson
Will Mclead, Liam Bryant, and De'Andre Nelson • October 22, 2024
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • October 14, 2024
Talisman Tunes Ep 3 Ft. Marsella Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 3 Ft. Marsella Smith
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • October 1, 2024
Craft Corner #1 - Rex Reeder
Craft Corner #1 - Rex Reeder
Kai Bush, Jordan Persinger, and Olivia Hayes • September 27, 2024
Features
Fall into baking: tasty recipes to try this season
Fall into baking: tasty recipes to try this season
October 25, 2024
Read Here
Tri-M, Key Club and Mock Trial are great examples of groups to join.
Looking to get involved? Here are some groups to check out
October 21, 2024
Read Here
Selley is introduced to conduct the concert.
Orchestra program performs fall concert
October 17, 2024
Read Here
Five things to help you get a good grade on your next test.
Easy-breezy studying tips: Homework without tears
October 17, 2024
Read Here
Sports
The Pacers talk gameplan at halftime.
Boys' soccer drops their first round playoff game to Grove City
Carson Stroupe, Photographer • October 23, 2024
Read Here
The seniors stand together and pose a for a picture.
Lady's soccer celebrates their senior night
Zach Taylor, Photographer • October 15, 2024
Junior Simon Hering sprints towards the finish line.
Cross country team competes at Berlin meet
Marsella Smith, Photographer • October 14, 2024
The senior players pose for a picture.
Girls' volleyball gets big win over Westland on senior night
Zach Taylor, Photographer • October 10, 2024
Senior Ally Dudley moves up eld to pass during an LPS game against Westland.
Lady Pacers soccer wins big at home against Westland
Angel Gonzalez, Photographer • October 9, 2024
The seniors pose alongside their coaches before senior night ceremonies.
Tennis team wins on their Senior Night
Zach Taylor, Photographer • October 3, 2024
Entertainment
"Brat" is Charli XCX's sixth studio album, released on June 7, 2024.
How Charli XCX’s “Brat” has taken over the internet
October 25, 2024
Read Here
"Moon Music," which was released on Oct 4, is Coldplay's 10th studio album
‘Moon Music:’ A profession to the world
October 24, 2024
Read Here
Willis and Hildegard enlist the help of some friends on their quest to get their town ready for Halloween.
Coffin Chronicles 2: Pumpkins and Spiderwebs
October 23, 2024
Read Here
Released on May 24, "Dark Times" is the sixth studio album of Vince Staples.
'Dark Times' proves to be a thoughtful masterpiece
October 17, 2024
Read Here
Views
WPA Workers march outside of the Supreme Court. From 1935-1942, the WPA employed 8.5 million people, providing a look into the massive potential of government work programs.
Opinion: The Modern Appeal of New Deal Policies
October 23, 2024
Read Here
Art created by AI plagiarizes human art and should be held legally responsible.
Opinion: AI art should be illegal
October 21, 2024
Read Here
Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East.
Opinion: Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East
October 8, 2024
Read Here
A mockup of Dream Chaser hangs next to a used Falcon 9 booster at the Kennedy Space Center. Both crafts have been used or designed as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Opinion: Commercializing space is the key to the future
September 20, 2024
Read Here
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Jandy Nelson's third novel, "When the World Tips Over," presents a tale of family, love and the struggles of life.
'When the World Tips Over' is a love letter to love
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"Mean Girls" opened in theaters January 12, 2024. The movie will continue to be shown throughout the end of the month into February across the world.
Get in, losers: ‘Mean Girls’ was a high budget disappointment
Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
Matt Rife performs his comedy special "Matt Rife: Natural Selection."
Opinion: But seriously, Matt Rife isn’t that funny
Josie Morrow, Views/Entertainment Section Editor
School board members listen as Claire Moody addresses them Monday evening.
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