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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
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
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
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College Signing Day for High School Seniors
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
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
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
The infamous Strand Marquee displays the documentaries of the week being "Under the Bridge" and "Over the Bridge".
Strand Theater hosts cardboard city demonstration
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College Signing Day for High School Seniors
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
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 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
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
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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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Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly

Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • April 23, 2025

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Talisman Talks #10 - Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton

Talisman Talks #10 – Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton

Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • April 10, 2025

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Spring sports begin at Hayes

Spring sports begin at Hayes

Samuel Truster, Olivia Hayes, and Jordan Persinger • April 10, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe

Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • April 9, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith

Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • March 20, 2025

Editor's Note 3/25/25: The headline and video title were changed to correct a spelling in Brooklynn Smith's name.   Watch on YouTube.

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Talisman Talks #10 - Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp

Talisman Talks #10 – Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp

Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • March 5, 2025

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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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Talisman Tunes Ep 11 Ft Abby Stahl

Talisman Tunes Ep 11 Ft Abby Stahl

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • February 24, 2025

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Talisman Talks #9 - Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates

Talisman Talks #9 – Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates

Liam Bryant and Will Mclead • February 12, 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

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Talisman Tunes Ep 10 Ft Olivia Hayes

Talisman Tunes Ep 10 Ft Olivia Hayes

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • February 3, 2025

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