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Have a great summer!
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
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
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
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Released on April 25, "Black Samson The Bastard Swordsman" is a collaboration album between the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics.
“Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman” continues the Wu-Tang legacy
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
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’
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
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
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
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
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
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
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
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News
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
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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
The new Editorial staff for the 2025-2026 school year.
A new chapter begins: 2025-2026 editorial board
Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief • May 15, 2025
The Battles of the Books team won third place at this year's competition, located at Westerville Central High School.
Battle of the Books team takes 3rd place at OCC competition
Zella Bunch, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
Trump wants Ukrainian ceasefire negotiations to go underway, however his plans seem unlikely given Putin's history.
Russian imperialism negates a potential ceasefire in Ukraine
Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
Podcasts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Samuel Truster, Josie Siegrist, and Olivia Hayes
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Will Mclead and Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist
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    Dublin Jerome
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    Apr 26 / Baseball
  • Hayes
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    Anthony Wayne
    6
    Apr 25 / Boys' Lacrosse
  • Hayes
    16
    Westerville South
    4
    Apr 24 / Softball
  • Hayes
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    Westerville South
    3
    Apr 24 / Boys' Volleyball
  • Hayes
    6
    Westerville South
    3
    Apr 23 / Baseball
  • Hayes
    16
    Worthington Kilbourne
    4
    Apr 23 / Softball
  • Hayes
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    Westerville North
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    Apr 22 / Boys' Volleyball
  • Hayes
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    Westerville North
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    Apr 21 / Softball
Features
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025
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Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor • May 22, 2025
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Seniors Nick Hejmanowski, Dylan Craft and Hayden Stevens share their thoughts and experiences in band.
Senior Spotlight: Band program
Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief • May 20, 2025
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Seniors leave behind their legacy to underclassmen.
Senior Wills 2025
Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
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Sports
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Carson Stroupe, Photographer • May 22, 2025
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Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
Carson Stroupe, Photographer • 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, Photographer • 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
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Zach Taylor, Photographer • April 30, 2025
Freshman Addie VanGundy and her sister, senior Joslyn VanGundy, celebrate a goal.
Girls’ lacrosse wins over Berlin 9-7
Carson Stroupe, Photographer • April 17, 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
Read Here
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
Read Here
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
Read Here
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
Read Here
Entertainment
Released on April 25, "Black Samson The Bastard Swordsman" is a collaboration album between the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics.
“Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman” continues the Wu-Tang legacy
May 22, 2025
Read Here
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
May 15, 2025
Read Here
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
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.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
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
Best of SNO
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
"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
Zella Bunch, Staff Writer
Junior Liam Monahan develops one of his photos in the darkroom.
Preserving the past: How Liam Monahan is recording Ohio’s history through photography
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, Staff Writer
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