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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
Safety tips in the weight room
Safety tips in the weight room
Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy
Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy
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
The seniors pose alongside their coaches before senior night ceremonies.
Tennis team wins on their Senior Night
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
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
Movies you missed over the summer
Movies you missed over the summer
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" brings another twist and the Deetz's story almost 40 years after the release date of the original.
Saying his name three times means looking for trouble: ‘Beetlejuice’ doesn’t need another movie
The first installment of the Coffin Chronicles introduces the story of Willis and his friend Hildegard.
Coffin Chronicles 1: Fall
There are many places to volunteer in Delaware like food banks, the Humane Society, Preservation Parks and Habitat for Humanity.
Places to volunteer in Delaware
Jimmy Carter waves from the steps of Air Force One. Carter is the longest living US President, now celebrating his 100th Birthday.
100 years with Jimmy Carter
On Friday Sept. 27 seniors gathered for a meeting with Principal Rex Reeder and a representative from Jostens.
Senior meeting recap
Student traditions around the school lead up to the Homecoming Dance on Oct. 5.
Homecoming traditions
Reasons you should get involved in school activities
Reasons you should get involved in school activities
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
On July 1, 2024, former president Donald Trump was granted partial immunity from his criminal charges by the US Supreme Court.
Opinion: Trump V. U.S. marks an extreme failure in American democracy
Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless
Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless
Social media has negatively normalized mental illness online.
Opinion: The negative normalization of mental illness online
Computer science should be accessible for all and integrated with both the humanities and social sciences.
Opinion: Computer science education needs a major update
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Recap of annual lip sync battle for House
Recap of annual lip sync battle for House
Homecoming preview
Homecoming preview
Talisman Tunes Ep 3 Ft. Marsella Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 3 Ft. Marsella Smith
Craft Corner #1 - Rex Reeder
Craft Corner #1 – Rex Reeder
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News
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
Read Here
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
Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy
Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy
Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024
The 2024-25 student representative Greta Walraven prepares for one of her first school board meetings.
Annual student representative position switches hands
Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer • September 13, 2024
Multimedia
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
Read Here
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
Across the Board - Episode 3
Across the Board - Episode 3
Julia Foley, Broadcaster • September 11, 2024
Across the Board - Episode 2
Across the Board - Episode 2
Julia Foley, Broadcaster • September 6, 2024
Trending Stories
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Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless

Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless

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Two people holding hands in the hallways of the school.

Opinion: Schools are meant for educating, not kissing

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With the new rules regarding cell phones, the lunch room is one of the only places that students are allowed to be on their devices.

Admin addresses student body over rule changes

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The current student section leaders and new leaders gather for a picture after the new leaders are announced.

Euclid Entourage: The new minds behind the student section

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Coach Vincenzo talks with player Landon Vanderwarker during a game.

How Coach Vincenzo’s character shaped not only the Hayes Basketball program, but the community and players alike

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Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy

Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy

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Marvel Studios, which has been owned by Disney since 2009, has produced over 30 films.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is dead; let it rest

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Podcasts
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • October 14, 2024
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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
Talisman Tunes Ep 2 Ft. Kaleb Kapp
Talisman Tunes Ep 2 Ft. Kaleb Kapp
Josie Siegrist, Samuel Truster, and Kaleb Kapp • September 16, 2024
Talisman Tunes Ep 1 Ft. Natalie Heckert
Talisman Tunes Ep 1 Ft. Natalie Heckert
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • September 10, 2024
Talisman Talks #2 - Elise Buckerfield & Madeline Bruns
Talisman Talks #2 - Elise Buckerfield & Madeline Bruns
Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • September 9, 2024
Features
Jimmy Carter waves from the steps of Air Force One. Carter is the longest living US President, now celebrating his 100th Birthday.
100 years with Jimmy Carter
October 8, 2024
Read Here
On Friday Sept. 27 seniors gathered for a meeting with Principal Rex Reeder and a representative from Jostens.
Senior meeting recap
October 2, 2024
Read Here
Student traditions around the school lead up to the Homecoming Dance on Oct. 5.
Homecoming traditions
September 27, 2024
Read Here
Reasons you should get involved in school activities
Reasons you should get involved in school activities
September 20, 2024
Read Here
Sports
The senior players pose for a picture.
Girls' volleyball gets big win over Westland on senior night
Zach Taylor, Photographer • October 10, 2024
Read Here
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
Senior Bilal Tucker leads the Pacers out through the banner to start the game.
Football drops in the OCC following a loss to Westerville North
Carson Stroupe, Photographer • September 27, 2024
Girls' tennis wins over Hilliard Darby
Girls' tennis wins over Hilliard Darby
Zach Taylor, Photographer • September 23, 2024
Senior players pose with each other before the start of the game.
Boys' soccer rolls past Licking Heights in Senior Night
Zach Taylor, Photographer • September 20, 2024
Entertainment
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
October 8, 2024
Read Here
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
October 4, 2024
Read Here
Movies you missed over the summer
Movies you missed over the summer
September 26, 2024
Read Here
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" brings another twist and the Deetz's story almost 40 years after the release date of the original.
Saying his name three times means looking for trouble: 'Beetlejuice' doesn't need another movie
September 25, 2024
Read Here
Views
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
On July 1, 2024, former president Donald Trump was granted partial immunity from his criminal charges by the US Supreme Court.
Opinion: Trump V. U.S. marks an extreme failure in American democracy
September 13, 2024
Read Here
Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless
Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless
September 5, 2024
Read Here
Social media has negatively normalized mental illness online.
Opinion: The negative normalization of mental illness online
August 29, 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.
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