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Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy

Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy

Will Mclead and Liam Bryant May 9, 2025

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As seniors in Hayes Choir finish their journey, they reflect on their experience in the program.

Senior Spotlight: Choir program

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 school year is coming to an end, and for most seniors, May means graduation. For 12th graders in choir, however, it means leaving something behind that they love. I asked five seniors to...

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Houk House hoists the trophy for winning the Ice Games.

School spirit: why fewer students are getting involved in spirit activities

Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer May 7, 2025

Students and faculty alike show school spirit at Hayes in a multitude of different ways, including the House program and spirit weeks. The most popular ways people show their school spirit are through...

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Taking foreign language classes is not required, but can help you with college and traveling.

Foreign language classes: not required for graduation, but still beneficial

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

The access to learning languages is different now than it has been in the past. This school year, language classes were taken off the list of requirements for graduation at Hayes. However, for students...

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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

Melvin's Misadventures: Episode 1 by Xyon Gavula and Lillian Olszewski

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Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook

Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist May 5, 2025

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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

12 schools. 26 books. 9 teammates. 3rd place. The tenth year of the central Ohio Battle of the Books competition was held Apr. 15, 2025, with the first place prize being taken by Canal Winchester High...

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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

500,000. That was the U.S. government’s estimate of the combined casualty count of the Ukraine war 18 months in. Now, it has been over three years since Russia launched a mainland invasion of Ukraine...

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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

THE DRIVER ERA, consisting of brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch, released their newest album, “Obsession” on April 11. As their fourth studio album, it hits around 30 minutes with 11 tracks, including...

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On April 11, Hayes held their annual Prom for juniors and seniors hosted by StuCo.

A Night in Paris: Prom and student council

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

On Friday, Apr. 11, 400 juniors and seniors dressed up and partook in an American tradition that has existed since the late 19th century: Prom. Student Council (StuCo) plans and decorates the venue, Villa...

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Missed Connections: Thank you teachers

Missed Connections for Hayes’ teachers

Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

thank you teachers by Valery Ramirez

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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

Kanye West is a controversial rap artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He started his career as a music producer, helping local musicians on their tracks. The earliest credit he has is from 1996. West gained...

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