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Students phones placed in the phone jail following Ohio's new law.
Ohio legislature strengthens phone ban
New signage and decorations have been added to the LRC this year.
Hayes library makes changes for the new school year
Save the date for fall events
Save the date for fall events
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
Senior Colin Waselko prepares to make the save.
Boys’ soccer beats Kilbourne in 2-1 victory
Seniors Maximo Morales and Zack Sanson watch as their pairings finish putting.
Boys’ golf loses match against Desales
Senior Lizzy Gould celebrates with her team after a point.
Girls’ volleyball loses in close match-up against Worthington Kilbourne
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
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Summer Blockbusters
Summer Blockbusters
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
Senior Chloe Titus is involved in activities such as cross country and Young Life.
26 for ’26: Chloe Titus
New art teacher Whitney Farrell helps a student with an assignment.
Whitney Farrell joins art department at Hayes
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
Roblox continues to ignore users' complaints to focus on making as much money as they can.
Opinion: Roblox administration puts profit over protection
The school’s walls have a large amount of bare space that would benefit from student art.
Opinion: The school should have more art on the walls
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
Talisman Talks #3 Ft. Carson Stroupe, Zach Sanson, Carter Lycans, and Anthony Koloff
Talisman Talks #3 Ft. Carson Stroupe, Zach Sanson, Carter Lycans, and Anthony Koloff
Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
Talisman Talks #1 Ft. Favour Akih, Caleb Rowe, & Caleb Christian
Talisman Talks #1 Ft. Favour Akih, Caleb Rowe, & Caleb Christian
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
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The soccer team huddles before the game.

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Senior Chloe Titus is involved in activities such as cross country and Young Life.

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The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.

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New signage and decorations have been added to the LRC this year.
Hayes library makes changes for the new school year
Hailey Kehres, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025
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Save the date for fall events
Save the date for fall events
Lauren Burson, Staff Writer • September 5, 2025
Blue Angel #5 reaches Mach 1.
The Blue Angels bring their show tricks to Columbus
Anthony Koloff, Photographer • August 28, 2025
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
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Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
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Cash Farahay and Maddox Smith
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These are just some of the best options for the colleges that offer some key majors.
Best colleges for top majors
Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief • September 5, 2025
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The new age of milk
The new age of milk
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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Sports
Seniors Maximo Morales and Zack Sanson watch as their pairings finish putting.
Boys’ golf loses match against Desales
Cash Farahay, Photographer • September 9, 2025
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Senior Lizzy Gould celebrates with her team after a point.
Girls’ volleyball loses in close match-up against Worthington Kilbourne
Maddox Smith, Photographer • September 8, 2025
Seniors Ty Huff and Isaac Isenbarger and Junior Owen Marsch watch from the sideline.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Big Walnut
Cash Farahay, Photographer • September 3, 2025
Hayes captains go to the coin toss.
Football loses Week 1 to Buckeye Valley
Gavin Warner, Photographer • September 2, 2025
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
Views
The school’s walls have a large amount of bare space that would benefit from student art.
Opinion: The school should have more art on the walls
Lilly Ethridge, Staff Writer • September 11, 2025
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Spotify's policies on AI-generated music are increasing distrust with users.
Opinion: Spotify needs to revise its policies on AI music generation
David McDaniel, Staff Writer • September 5, 2025
Read Here
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
Entertainment
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
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September 11, 2025
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Summer Blockbusters
Summer Blockbusters
September 4, 2025
Read Here
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
Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor • May 15, 2025
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
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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, Editor-In-Chief
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, Editor-In-Chief
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