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Cindy Degler, the head custodian at Hayes, receives a farewell poem from principal Ric Stranges. Staff honored this years retirees at Tuesdays luncheon.
Teachers & staff say goodbye to Hayes
House Games schedule for Friday, May 13
House Games schedule for Friday, May 13
With many colleges currently test-optional, ACT or SAT scores are no longer necessary components of applications. However, this creates a challenge for some students who may be unsure of whether they should submit their scores.
Majority of colleges to stay test-optional: what this means for college-bound students
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military as graduation is coming up.
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military
prom invitation card
Student Council amends prom guest policy
High school students can earn college credit through AP classes and exams.
AP classes and testing provides college credits to high school students
A drawing by Isa Quilter depicts students working together to build House at Hayes back up.
Change is coming to House next year
Hayes High School
Hayes returns to a new normal
sniors with stranges
Goodbye Seniors: Hayes has senior walk out
Kaitlyn and Liv
Talisman names new editors for the 2022-23 school year
Florence Welch, lead singer of Florence + the Machine, seen on the cover for the bands new album.
Florence + the Machine releases a spotty album
Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) searches through universes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is sometimes gleeful mixed bag
Student wears a spring fashion trend at Hayes.
Now trending: spring fashion at Hayes
Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård) trudges through battle in Robert Eggers The Northman. The film is now playing in theaters.
“The Northman” is masterful, brutal Viking epic
Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) faces down the multiverse in Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is silly, beautiful modern classic
Sophomore Jack Lenocker gets set with the rest of the backline, in preparation for the opponents serve.
Boys volleyball team looks to continue improving the program
Junior Gabe Fogle plays in a tennis match against River Valley this spring. Fogle was the first member of the team to qualify for the District tournament since 2019.
Boy’s tennis wraps up their season
Columbus Crew Logo
The Columbus Crew season will be a rollercoaster ride
Girls lacrosse team
Hayes girls’ lacrosse team takes down Buckeye Valley
boys clapping
Track and Field comes out on top against Buckeye Valley and Delaware Christian
Is summer break or year round school more beneficial for students.
Opinion: Summer Break vs. Year Round School
girl waiting
Opinion: The wait for mental health services is excessive
Prom venue where the Prom King and Queen are traditionally announced.
Opinion: Prom should be inclusive for all, gender labels no more
Artwork made by Isa Quilter demonstrating long-distance relationships.
Opinion: Why long-distance relationships build stronger bonds
A person runs away from a burning house. This is akin to the choice that many seniors have made this year to opt out of the House system.
Opinion: The idea to switch House to the end of the day has been a disaster
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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Amanda Stevens

Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer

Amanda Stevens (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her second year on the Talisman staff. She enjoys music, dancing, and also plays violin in symphony orchestra.

All content by Amanda Stevens
With many colleges currently test-optional, ACT or SAT scores are no longer necessary components of applications. However, this creates a challenge for some students who may be unsure of whether they should submit their scores.

Majority of colleges to stay test-optional: what this means for college-bound students

May 10, 2022
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 3, 2022
Easter Graphic

Easter traditions around the world

April 12, 2022
Click here to see more information on Hayes students and self-confidence.

Impostor Syndrome: Why you feel your success is ‘sus’

April 8, 2022

Self-Confidence and Imposter Phenomenon characteristics amongst Hayes students

April 8, 2022
Social media platforms are popular ways for people to bring attention to causes they care about. However, desired changes cant take place if claims of support are not followed by action.

Opinion: Effective activism requires commitment and cannot be secluded to social media

March 4, 2022
On March 2, juniors at Hayes will take the SAT test. In previous years, juniors took the ACT test instead.

The switch to the SAT: How juniors are studying for success on new test

February 28, 2022
DCS is one of the only districts in the county requiring masks for students grades K-12. Although N95 and KN95 masks are now recommended to best protect against Omicron, DCS does not require a specific type of face covering.

Pandemic Fatigue: Why we’re all tired of following health protocols

February 3, 2022
A guide to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

A guide to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

January 26, 2022
A Timeline of 2021

A Timeline of 2021

December 27, 2021
Math teacher Rachel Gordon helps sophomore Marcus Talley review Algebra.

Power Hour initiative provides students with homework help and additional learning opportunities

December 8, 2021
A student browses their phone during class. The use of devices in class has become an epidemic of sorts in Hayes.

Cell Phones in the Classroom

December 3, 2021
While many individuals think they can multitask successfully, research shows that doing any activities concurrently results in lost productivity.

The science of multitasking: why frequent phone usage during class is incompatible with learning

November 5, 2021
El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated from October 31-November 2.

A guide to El Día de los Muertos

October 29, 2021
Words to describe GSA, as brainstormed by members of the GSA club at Hayes.

GSA seeks to support and educate Hayes students

October 8, 2021
Banned Books Week is September 26-October 2. During that time, the Hayes library works to educate students on the importance of uncensored access to books.

Banned Books Week 2021

September 26, 2021
This map shows the percent of families in each state that can afford infant care. Of Ohio families, approximately 12% can afford infant care.

Opinion: it’s time to fix child care

September 10, 2021
Students head to class before the bell rings. There are five minutes between every class to allow students time to navigate the halls.

Hayes returns to nine period schedule

August 30, 2021
covid virus

Hayes students receive vaccines at school-hosted clinic

May 18, 2021
Covid 19: Cases & Vaccination Status by Age

Covid 19: Cases & Vaccination Status by Age

May 18, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 2021
Increased rates of racially motivated violence towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide during the pandemic have given rise to campaigns advocating for solidarity and the end of hate crimes against Asians.

Recent increase in violence against Asian Americans is part of a long history of discrimination

April 12, 2021
covid virus

Covid-19 vaccine availability and efficacy

April 6, 2021
Picture of bright phone screen in dark room

Revenge bedtime procrastination: is it to blame for students’ poor sleep?

March 10, 2021

Student sleeping habits survey results

March 10, 2021
Celebrate International Womens Day on March 8

Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8

March 5, 2021
A visual guide to the Lunar New Year

A visual guide to the Lunar New Year

February 4, 2021
Juniors across Ohio will be taking the ACT on March 9 as part of the state-funded testing initiative. The test day will look a little different this year due to the pandemic, though.

Juniors at Hayes prepare for upcoming ACT

January 29, 2021
Actors Maddie Ziegler and Kate Hudson are two stars of the new movie Music, directed by singer-songwriter Sia. Sia has faced criticism for casting able-bodied Ziegler in the role of an autistic teen.

Opinion: Sia’s ableism is not ‘Music’ to the ears

January 28, 2021
A side-by-side look at music streaming services

A side-by-side look at music streaming services

December 11, 2020
CVS temporary medical facilities

Multiple Covid-19 vaccines show promise while pandemic still rages

December 9, 2020
snapshot of voter turnout graphic

A timeline of voter turnout in the United States

November 9, 2020
clock photo

Permanent Daylight Saving Time: stop changing the clocks

November 6, 2020
students at lunch

DCS implements safety protocols to reduce virus risk for back to school

October 8, 2020
Chart - covid surface lifespan

Covid-19 surface survival

October 7, 2020
While many individuals think they can multitask successfully, research shows that doing any activities concurrently results in lost productivity.

The science of multitasking: why frequent phone usage during class is incompatible with learning

December 6, 2019
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