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The SS United States arrives in Mobile, Alabama to be prepared for service as a reef. The ship was launched in 1951, and has held the record for the fastest transatlantic ocean crossing since 1952.
Last voyage of the SS United States
The American Red Cross set up the blood drive in the Hayes auxiliary gym, and students participate in donating blood.
American Red Cross involves students in donating blood
Ohio weather has been drastically different this year, shown in many winter storms.
How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function
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
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Freshman Addie VanGundy and her sister, senior Joslyn VanGundy, celebrate a goal.
Girls’ lacrosse wins over Berlin 9-7
The Pacers celebrate Coleman's 3 run home run.
Softball hits 3 home runs leading to victory over Scioto
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
The Pacers celebrate a conference win over Dublin Scioto winning 12-10.
Girls’ lacrosse wins home opener over Dublin Scioto
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
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites released their fifth studio album as the Lumineers.
‘Automatic:’ The Lumineers continue to break boundaries as a duo folk band
Patterson Hood's fourth studio album "Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams"
Patterson Hood’s ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’ captures life’s harsh truths with haunting storytelling
Tate McRae's latest album perfectly showcases her growth as an artist since her debut in 2017.
Tate McRae brings vulnerability and bold growth in her latest album ‘So Close to What’
On April 11, Hayes held their annual Prom for juniors and seniors hosted by StuCo.
A Night in Paris: Prom and student council
Missed Connections: Thank you teachers
Missed Connections for Hayes’ teachers
Spring cleaning can be a healthy habit to start at any point in life.
Spring cleaning ideas
A refresher of some of the rights that students have here at Hayes.
Know your student rights
A year has passed since Academic Options and the no-phone policy have been implemented.
Reflecting on a year with AO and the cell phone policy
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
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
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Talisman Talks #10 - Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Talisman Talks #10 – Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
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The SS United States arrives in Mobile, Alabama to be prepared for service as a reef. The ship was launched in 1951, and has held the record for the fastest transatlantic ocean crossing since 1952.
Last voyage of the SS United States
Brody Counts, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
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The American Red Cross set up the blood drive in the Hayes auxiliary gym, and students participate in donating blood.
American Red Cross involves students in donating blood
Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor • March 19, 2025
Ohio weather has been drastically different this year, shown in many winter storms.
How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function
Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025
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
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
Podcasts
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist
Talisman Talks #10 - Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Talisman Talks #10 – Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Will Mclead and Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist
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Features
Spring cleaning can be a healthy habit to start at any point in life.
Spring cleaning ideas
Zella Bunch, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025
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A refresher of some of the rights that students have here at Hayes.
Know your student rights
Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor • March 20, 2025
Read Here
A year has passed since Academic Options and the no-phone policy have been implemented.
Reflecting on a year with AO and the cell phone policy
Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025
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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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Sports
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
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The Pacers celebrate Coleman's 3 run home run.
Softball hits 3 home runs leading to victory over Scioto
Zach Taylor, Photographer • April 14, 2025
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Samuel Truster, Olivia Hayes, and Jordan Persinger • April 10, 2025
The Pacers celebrate a conference win over Dublin Scioto winning 12-10.
Girls’ lacrosse wins home opener over Dublin Scioto
Zach Taylor, Photographer • April 7, 2025
The Pacers celebrate after Sophomore Owen Willis scored the first goal of the season.
Boys’ lacrosse falls to Pickerington North
Carson Stroupe, Photographer • March 13, 2025
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
Zach Taylor, Photographer • March 7, 2025
Upcoming Games
Apr 30 / 5:00pm Baseball Hayes vs. Dublin Scioto
Apr 30 / 5:15pm Softball Hayes vs. Westland
Apr 30 / 7:00pm Boys' Volleyball Hayes vs. Bishop Hartley
May 1 / 7:15pm Boys' Lacrosse Hayes vs. Olentangy Orange
May 1 / 7:00pm Boys' Volleyball Hayes vs. Whetstone
Views
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
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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 • March 18, 2025
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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
Entertainment
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
April 11, 2025
Read Here
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites released their fifth studio album as the Lumineers.
‘Automatic:’ The Lumineers continue to break boundaries as a duo folk band
April 3, 2025
Read Here
Patterson Hood's fourth studio album "Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams"
Patterson Hood’s ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’ captures life’s harsh truths with haunting storytelling
Josie Siegrist, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025
Tate McRae's latest album perfectly showcases her growth as an artist since her debut in 2017.
Tate McRae brings vulnerability and bold growth in her latest album ‘So Close to What’
Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief • March 19, 2025
Released on March 7, 2025, "Mayhem" is the 7th album of singer and actress Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga continues her record-breaking career with ‘Mayhem’
Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer • March 19, 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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