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The Talisman

The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

The Talisman

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

After wrapping up the 2024 play, “Clue,” the Hayes Thespians have started working on the spring musical, “Something Rotten.” In contrast to last year’s musical, “Legally Blonde,” which had...

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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

The Talisman is a student-led news organization at Hayes. The program is also a public forum, meaning it is run solely by its staff. Consisting of 31 students, The Talisman is currently run by current...

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Cate Artemus poses for a picture in the Tracer mascot costume.

Under the horse head: Cate Artemus reins in school spirit

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

A five-foot tall horse with a six-pound head flashes a peace sign and slides into the splits while the crowd goes wild. Tracer the Pacer is the epitome of school spirit at Hayes, and the girl under the...

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The Economic Research Team -160  places first in their category, which qualifies them for states.

Business Professionals of America team attends Regional competition

Kate Shipp, Photographer, Website & Social Media February 12, 2025

The Hayes Business Professionals of America team attends region fours' awards ceremony by Katelyn Shipp Student

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For seniors hoping to pay for their college education with scholarships, the time to apply is now.

Time to apply: What to know about scholarships

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor February 12, 2025

The days left until graduation are getting smaller, but the cost for college is not. Luckily, there are ways to cut down the cost. The amount of scholarships available for seniors is endless, with something...

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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 February 10, 2025

The decline of industrial importance in the region now known as the “Rustbelt” has left much of the Midwest abandoned. Ohio’s history is decaying away, waiting to become part of the forgotten past....

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Goodman stands up tall as the flag holders circle her.

Winter guard competes at Olentangy Liberty

Izzy Kelly, Director of Visuals February 10, 2025

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An all-too-familiar image to students all across Hayes that shows when a site is blocked by the school, oftentimes making it extremely difficult for them to get necessary research done.

Behind the firewall: the impact of website blocking in public high schools

Josie Siegrist, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Website blocking has been a predominant tool used by schools to filter what can be accessed on student-issued devices as well as devices that are using the school’s Wi-Fi. Many students and staff have...

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Energy drinks can cause negative health effects for teens.

Health effects of energy drinks

Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Effects Of Energy Drinks by Valery Ramirez

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Senior Anna Woods stands for the National Anthem before the start of a boys' varsity basketball game.

Anna Woods shares her experience with playing two varsity sports

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor February 3, 2025

Anna Woods is a multi-sport athlete who really does it all, from being a varsity cheerleader for the fall and winter season, then going straight into her spring season of girls lacrosse. Woods is able...

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With the scheduling season arriving, there are several classes people may want to think about trying.

Electives to consider for next year

Zella Bunch, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Underrated classes by Zella Bunch Student

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Once the election is over, the president elect and current president must efficiently change places.

The Presidential Inauguration: What you should know

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Inauguration Infographic by Vivian Kumpf Student

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