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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Members of Hayes Cinematics watch each others videos during class.

Film students produce movies for Hayes Cinematics

Kaitlyn Gorsuch, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

The students of Tom Hering’s video production class create and make films for their publication Hayes Cinematics. “It's a class I've been wanting to take since freshman year, just because I like making...

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Popular tourist locations in Ohio

Popular tourist locations in Ohio

Adisyn Graham, Staff Writer March 14, 2023

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Junior Chris Eden works on an assignment in Jim Biblers drawing class.  Hayes has four full-time art teachers and offers over 20 different art courses.

Opinion: Art classes are vital in schools

Natalie Heckert, Contributing Writer March 14, 2023

Over the years, many schools have either cut funding for these essential programs or have just gotten rid of them entirely so they can focus on classes that are considered to be more academic. Art classes...

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Hayes BPA participants pose with their awards after the regional competition.

Student from Hayes participate in BPA competition

Mason Desmond, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

At the Business Professionals of America Region IV awards ceremony last month, 15 Hayes students qualified for the BPA State competition. Winners of the state competition will attend BPA Nationals in Anaheim,...

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Students often feel especially stressed during junior year due to trying to balance post-high school preparation, challenging coursework, jobs and more.

Stressors of junior year

Amanda Booth, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

Throughout junior year, there is a plethora of different pressures. With having large standardized tests like the SAT or the ACT, homework and decisions for college or what to do in adulthood. There can...

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APES students work on their Fun Run project during 8th period class.

Hayes APES aims to make Delaware cleaner

Amber Carver, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

It is no secret that now more than ever, environmental issues are a hot topic. Scientists are taking new and groundbreaking steps to keep the earth healthy. However, one doesn’t need to be a scientist...

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Adam Haynes sits at his first city council meeting after being chosen to fill the membership position in February.

History teacher Adam Haynes selected to fill vacant City Council position

Josie Morrow, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Last month, Adam Haynes, Hayes’ AP Government and Politics and Honors World History teacher, was appointed to fill a vacant city council seat under unique circumstances. “There were a total of seven...

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Expectations for using the weight room

Expectations for using the weight room

Adisyn Graham, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

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The new AP African American Studies course, offered by the College Board, is facing criticism from many states.

College Board releases AP African American Studies curriculum amid controversy

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Recently, the educational organization College Board announced that it would be developing a high school curriculum for an AP African American Studies class. The official course framework for the class...

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Neal Shusterman speaks to a group of students at Hayes High School. The author visited despite debates over  school library books just a few days prior.

Author Neal Shusterman visits Delaware City Schools despite book banning controversy

Grace Metz, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

Neal Shusterman, author of Challenger Deep and Scythe, spoke to Hayes High School and Dempsey Middle School students on Feb 8-9, just days after a school board standoff over concerns with district library...

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Sophomore Hailie Dowell shoots from the free-throw line during a Lady Pacers basketball practice.

Lady Pacers basketball wraps up the 2022-23 season

Marta Bourget, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

As February draws to a close and so does the basketball season, the Lady Pacers Basketball Team isn’t ending any old season. They faced tragedy and hardships, but they kept dribbling towards the hoop. Team...

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A team of 5 Hayes students submitted an app for the NASA App Development Challenge in December. The team was named one of three global finalists on Feb 28.

Students reach new heights as NASA App Development Challenge finalists

Olivia O'Rourke, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

Last October, five Hayes students were invited to take on the challenge of developing an app for NASA designed to aid in the Artemis Lunar Program. Today, the team was selected as one of three finalists...

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