PETA March 2025
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The Dance Through the Decades is held again in 2025, with hopes of gaining significant attendance.
Dance Through the Decades returns for another year
Students in the Career Opportunities class learn about robotics in one of their modules.
An introduction to the Pathways program
Third place winner, junior Jaylin Walker, for her ceramics piece "Frog Bath."
Students’ art gets recognized in Arts Castle show
Trump speaks about wanting to buy Greenland.
Manifest Destiny: Greenland, Panama and the United States
The Color Guard strikes their last pose to "Eleanor Rigby," ending their performance at Olentangy Liberty.
Winter Guard brings together ‘All the Lonely People’ with their new show
The Pacers celebrate after Sophomore Owen Willis scored the first goal of the season.
Boys’ lacrosse falls to Pickerington North
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
The team huddles together before the start of the game.
Boys’ basketball team looks toward another deep tournament run
Both the cheerleaders and basketball seniors pose for an image.
Boys’ basketball and cheerleaders celebrate Senior Night
"Heart Eyes" is a thrilling slasher movie filmed with a whole lot of love.
‘Heart Eyes’ proves that romance is not dead
"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
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
Alessia Cara's "Love and Hyperbole" was dropped on Feb. 14 and is her fifth studio album.
Alessia Cara opens up about love and mental health in new album ‘Love & Hyperbole’
"Dog Man" is a light-hearted, playful film with merits beyond its target audience.
‘Dog Man’ is charming, silly romp
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
The police department and Hatcher finish their presentation on teen drug use and gave many solutions to it for parents.
Hidden in Plain Sight provides parent resources about teen drug use
Hayes' music ensembles prepare for their OMEA District/Large Group Contests.
The music department hopes for a full sweep of superior ratings at OMEA contest
Junior Wyatt Kumpf and Senior Orion Kapp practice their lines for the musical "Something Rotten."
Thespians have ‘Something Rotten’ up their sleeve
Returning and new Talisman staff members sport merch introduced in the 2024-2025 school year.
Talisman experience is about more than just publishing news
Electric cars have been losing personality over the years. They have become more ugly and overly-futuristic as years pass.
Opinion: Electric cars lack design appeal
Hybristophilia is an attraction to those who commit crimes, ranging from petty theft to even murder.
Opinion: The fictionalization of serial killers can lead to dangerous infatuation
With the recent victory of President-Elect Donald Trump, the Democratic party is left figuring out what's next.
Historically Speaking: the grassroots success of the Democratic Party
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign failed to win her the presidency, but she was not the first.
Historically Speaking: The VPs who could(n’t)
Volume IX of the Mandate for leadership book series was released in April of 2022
Opinion: Mixed reactions about Project 2025 have caused confusion & concern
Talisman Tunes Ep 12 ft Julia Foley
Talisman Tunes Ep 12 ft Julia Foley
Talisman Talks #10 - Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp
Talisman Talks #10 – Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Talisman Tunes Ep 11 ft Abby Stahl
Talisman Tunes Ep 11 ft Abby Stahl
Talisman Talks #9 - Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates
Talisman Talks #9 – Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates
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News
The Dance Through the Decades is held again in 2025, with hopes of gaining significant attendance.
Dance Through the Decades returns for another year
Zella Bunch, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025
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Students in the Career Opportunities class learn about robotics in one of their modules.
An introduction to the Pathways program
Kai Bush, Kaleb Kapp, and Noa Wills • February 12, 2025
Third place winner, junior Jaylin Walker, for her ceramics piece "Frog Bath."
Students’ art gets recognized in Arts Castle show
Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor • February 10, 2025
Trump speaks about wanting to buy Greenland.
Manifest Destiny: Greenland, Panama and the United States
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
The Color Guard strikes their last pose to "Eleanor Rigby," ending their performance at Olentangy Liberty.
Winter Guard brings together ‘All the Lonely People’ with their new show
Zella Bunch, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
Podcasts
Talisman Talks #10 - Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp
Talisman Talks #10 – Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp
Will Mclead and Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 11 ft Abby Stahl
Talisman Tunes Ep 11 ft Abby Stahl
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist
Talisman Talks #9 - Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates
Talisman Talks #9 – Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates
Liam Bryant and Will Mclead
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    Groveport-Madison (District Finals)
    57
    Mar 2 / Boys' Basketball
  • Hayes
    70
    Grove City (Tournament)
    61
    Feb 25 / Boys' Basketball
  • Hayes
    26
    Hilliard Bradley (Tournament)
    48
    Feb 19 / Girls' Basketball
  • Hayes
    52
    Olentangy
    39
    Feb 18 / Boys' Basketball
  • Hayes
    89
    Westland
    45
    Feb 14 / Boys' Basketball
  • Hayes
    62
    Westland
    21
    Feb 14 / Girls' Basketball
  • Hayes
    49
    New Albany
    46
    Feb 11 / Girls' Basketball
  • Hayes
    64
    Olentangy Berlin
    28
    Feb 8 / Boys' Basketball
Features
The police department and Hatcher finish their presentation on teen drug use and gave many solutions to it for parents.
Hidden in Plain Sight provides parent resources about teen drug use
Izzy Kelly, Director of Visuals • March 6, 2025
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Hayes' music ensembles prepare for their OMEA District/Large Group Contests.
The music department hopes for a full sweep of superior ratings at OMEA contest
Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
Read Here
Junior Wyatt Kumpf and Senior Orion Kapp practice their lines for the musical "Something Rotten."
Thespians have ‘Something Rotten’ up their sleeve
Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
Read Here
Returning and new Talisman staff members sport merch introduced in the 2024-2025 school year.
Talisman experience is about more than just publishing news
Josie Siegrist, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025
Read Here
Sports
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Olivia Hayes, Samuel Truster, and Jordan Persinger • February 26, 2025
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The team huddles together before the start of the game.
Boys’ basketball team looks toward another deep tournament run
Zach Taylor, Photographer • February 24, 2025
Both the cheerleaders and basketball seniors pose for an image.
Boys’ basketball and cheerleaders celebrate Senior Night
Zach Taylor, Photographer • February 20, 2025
Boards created for the four seniors to celebrate their time on the team.
Bowling team goes against rival Buckeye Valley on senior night
Marsella Smith, Photographer • February 10, 2025
Stahl thanks her family and coaches for their support through her softball career.
Athletes sign letters of intent to play for NCAA sports
Zach Taylor, Photographer • February 7, 2025
Junior Deacon Dutton goes in for the submission.
Boys’ wrestling gets win on senior night against conference opponent
Zach Taylor and Carson Stroupe • January 29, 2025
Upcoming Games
Mar 18 Girls' Lacrosse Hayes vs. Bishop Hartley
Mar 21 / 7:15pm Boys' Lacrosse Hayes vs. Hilliard Darby
Mar 21 / 5:30pm Girls' Lacrosse Hayes vs. Hilliard Darby
Mar 23 / 9:00am Softball Hayes vs. St. Paul's (NH)
Mar 24 / 11:15am Softball Hayes vs. Perrysburg
Views
Electric cars have been losing personality over the years. They have become more ugly and overly-futuristic as years pass.
Opinion: Electric cars lack design appeal
Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer • March 5, 2025
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Hybristophilia is an attraction to those who commit crimes, ranging from petty theft to even murder.
Opinion: The fictionalization of serial killers can lead to dangerous infatuation
Ava Anthony, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Read Here
With the recent victory of President-Elect Donald Trump, the Democratic party is left figuring out what's next.
Historically Speaking: the grassroots success of the Democratic Party
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
Read Here
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign failed to win her the presidency, but she was not the first.
Historically Speaking: The VPs who could(n’t)
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025
Read Here
Entertainment
Alessia Cara's "Love and Hyperbole" was dropped on Feb. 14 and is her fifth studio album.
Alessia Cara opens up about love and mental health in new album ‘Love & Hyperbole’
March 7, 2025
Read Here
"Dog Man" is a light-hearted, playful film with merits beyond its target audience.
‘Dog Man’ is charming, silly romp
February 19, 2025
Read Here
Anonymous Valentine's notes compiled from a survey of students at Hayes.
Missed Connections: Secret Admirer
Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
What to know about the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Recap of the 82nd annual Golden Globes
Avery Ballone, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
Released on January 31, "Hurry Up Tomorrow" is the sixth studio album of The Weeknd.
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is a perfect end for The Weeknd
Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025
Best of SNO
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
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
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
Zella Bunch, Staff Writer
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