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This spring, Hayes will proctor the SAT for all juniors after giving the ACT over the past several years.
Hayes makes switch from ACT to SAT for juniors
Junior Patrick Mosser stays focused while battling in the finals for Steamtown.
Houses battle for Mario Kart championship
The school board meets on select Mondays throughout the year at 6 p.m. at the Willis Education Center. The full meeting schedule is available online on the districts website.
Harris, McDaniel-Browning and Wiener win spots on school board
The Army Parking Spot is one of the closest parking spots in the student lot and is rewarded to a student who exhibits kindness.
Army parking spot rewards student kindness
A car with a trunk full of food pulls up to the next station.
The 2021 Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.
Seniors: what’s next for the Class of 2022?
A Timeline of 2021
A Timeline of 2021
A backpack sits a classroom with a yellow hall pass on top of it. The yellow passes are one of many changes being instituted at Hayes to solve disciplinary issues.
Hayes rallies together to sort out disciplinary issues
Andy Doherty holds his baritone during a performance with the Bluecoats Drum Corp from Canton, Ohio. Doherty performed with them during the summer of 2009.
Secret Life Of Teachers: Doherty reflects on season with the Bluecoats
The cast gathers around the sad little tree.
Thespians wrap up ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ play
Doctor Strange attempts to make the world forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” combines fan service and heart to produce greatest Spidey film to date
Hayes staff and students share their 2022 goals and hopes for the new year.
New year, new goals for staff and students at Hayes in 2022
Christmas classics hold a place in the hearts of our teachers and many others
Your Hayes teachers favorite classic Christmas movies
Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz) educates several children from the village about the Madrigal family history in Encanto. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Encanto” is yet another enchanting addition to Disney’s catalogue
Stone & Sparrow storefront decorated for the holidays.
Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide
Jamie Hake
Hayes girls’ wrestling team wins against Miami East
The Euclid Entourage student section gives the Boosters a sense of renewed energy and brings the community back together post lockdown. Photo taken and used with permission by Madi Frye.
Athletic Boosters refuel Pacer athletics after pandemic
The College Football Playoff kicks off on New Years Eve, and this years national champions will be determined on January 10, 2022.
College Football Playoff brings a refresh to the postseason
Girl throws bowling ball
Bowling team faces Worthington Kilbourne
Pacer wrestler wins the round against Olentangy Orange.
Girls’ wrestling falls short to Olentangy Orange
Teenagers mental health, and their self confidence, is heavily impacted by the messages they receive at school.
Opinion: Students’ self confidence is vital to overall health
Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.
School start times should match teens’ sleep cycles
SiriusXM has made a new radio station called TikTok radio to capitalize on the popularity of the app.
Opinion: SiriusXM’s launch of TikTok radio station is a smart move
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
As the movie industry struggles to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are now weighing their movie-watching options.
Opinion: Streaming services are built for comfort
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
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
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
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, 2019
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