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The winter Pacerfest pep rally welcomed in the upcoming season for athletics and arts.
Pacer Spirit Committee puts on the Winter Pacer Fest
Baskets with free period products are put in the Hayes bathrooms.
Students organize collection drive for period products
There are many options for people who want to medically transition.
Politicians push to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Team Tim Ryan responds to the debate topic.
AP Gov holds mock debate before midterm elections
Traditional foods and drinks such as fruits, pan de muerto, and alcohol sit on an ofrenda.
How Día de los Muertos was celebrated in central Ohio
The Hayes basketball team circles up prior to the rivalry game against BV on November 23.
Has the Hayes vs Buckeye Valley rivalry gone too far?
Senior Aubrey Griner and sophomore Nelease Danzy wrestle during practice on Monday, November 21.
Girls’ wrestling team plans for upcoming season
American attacker Christian Pulisic looks up the field during a previous USMNT game.
2022 World Cup: What to expect from the US Men’s National Team
Talisman Talks is the podcast created by students in the Talisman news organization.
Talisman Talks, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season
The NBA logo at center court is shown during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The NBA tips off for 77th season
Talisman Talks is the podcast created by students in the Talisman news organization.
Talisman Talks, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season
Tier list: favorite Thanksgiving foods
Tier list: favorite Thanksgiving foods
The bar where the baristas make the coffee and other drinks in Coffeeology.
The quest for Delaware’s best coffee shop
Heard in the Halls
Heard in the Halls
Talisman Talks is the podcast created by students in the Talisman news organization.
Talisman Talks, Episode 12: Cassie Klumpp & Katie Connell on the Pacer Spirit Committee
No matter how you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Talisman staff wishes you a peaceful and restful holiday.
Thanksgiving Traditions: A staple in the holiday season
In June 2022, protests at the Supreme Court intensified after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Students voice their opinions about Roe v. Wade after 2022 midterm election
How to stay safe during cold and flu season
How to stay safe during cold and flu season
Students share how they meet community service hours
Students share how they meet community service hours
Hayes students participate in Young Life
Hayes students participate in Young Life
Veterans are pictured in the 2021 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Delaware.
Opinion: Veterans Day is an important way to honor those who have served
On paper Advanced Placement coursework for AP European History at Hayes
Opinion: AP Exams should stay on paper
An outdoor cat crouches, her eyes fixed on something around the corner.
Opinion: Letting your cats outside is bad for them — and for the environment
A student loan protest in Vienna from 2009 shows that the debate about funding education is not exclusively American.
Opinion: Student Debt Relief Plan shows the hypocrisy in the American political system
A discussion about the common myths regarding climate change, and why individuals should care.
A discussion of common myths about climate change
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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