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Drum majors Katelyn Moder and Grant Lamar lead the Hayes Grand Pacer Marching Band down Main Street.
Grand Pacer Marching Band’s magic mission
The current student section leaders and new leaders gather for a picture after the new leaders are announced.
Euclid Entourage: The new minds behind the student section
Cheerleaders coming out during the beginning of Pacer Fest.
Pacer Fest: Hayes’ newest spirit festival
Its Not Your Average Candygram; Tri-M Singing Valentines
It’s Not Your Average Candygram; Tri-M Singing Valentines
Students in the NASA App Development Challenge meet and put their work together.
Students receive NASA App Development Challenge results
Coach Mark Thomas talks to the team before the upcoming inning.
Varsity softball team wins 11-0
The team stands for the playing of the National Anthem.
Baseball loses late to Big Walnut in home opener.
Senior Connor Dutton after he passes the ball.
Boys’ Lacrosse win in heat of conference play
Junior pitcher Kj Gibson throws the ball during the third inning.
Baseball hosts Hilliard Davidson for a scrimmage
Lyon advances the ball up the side of the field.
Girls’ lacrosse drops home opener
The History of Emo Sub-Culture
The History of Emo Sub-Culture
Tips for Spring Gardening
Tips for Spring Gardening
2024 Creative Writing Showcase
2024 Creative Writing Showcase
Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons
Opinion: Disney and Pixar just need to stop
In February, Drive By Truckers hosted their annual Heathens Homecoming event at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA.
Drive By Truckers play annual Homecoming show in Athens, Georgia
AFJROTC cadets Nathan LaPat, Angelys Gonzalez-Rieatra, Mark Cochran and Emma Kranhouse practice drill routines in the aux gym. The program is starting new recruiting initiatives in order to avoid shutdown.
AFJROTC program risks shutdown; new initiative aims to bolster numbers
Members of a local pickleball league play at the Paddle Barn in Delaware.
The expansion of pickleball into the world of tennis
Job opportunities for high schoolers
Job opportunities for high schoolers’
Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring Cleaning Tips
There are 6 new classes coming to Hayes next school year.
New courses at Hayes
The first Boeing 737 Max 9 soars through the sky during its maiden flight. Recently, Boeing and its Max line of aircraft have come under increasing scrutiny as incidents keep occurring.
Boeing and Corporate Ignorance
Two people holding hands in the hallways of the school.
Opinion: Schools are meant for educating, not kissing
Gypsy-Rose sending out her message on Facebook that revealed her mothers death.
Opinion: Gypsy-Rose, the media’s favorite former inmate
The new FAFSAs rollout issues caused more than headaches for both students and institutions.
Opinion: How the new FAFSA fumbled
Third party candidates often receive less attention than other major players. Historically, only a few third party candidates have gained major attention.
Opinion: Roosevelt, Perot and Kennedy: Third Wheeling America
The Back Page, Episode 20
The Back Page, Episode 20
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The Back Page, Episode 19
Students share their perspectives on the Student Advisory Board
Students share their perspectives on the Student Advisory Board
Talisman Talks 23-24 #11 - Nate Richardson, Connor Dutton, & Chris Eden
Talisman Talks 23-24 #11 – Nate Richardson, Connor Dutton, & Chris Eden
March Madness Bracket Back Page Thumbnail
The Back Page, Episode 18
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Brennan Mumper

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer

Brennan Mumper (they/them) is a senior at Hayes. This is their first year on staff. They read and write both fiction and nonfiction, but have a strong preference for Tolkien-esque high fantasy and science papers about mushrooms. They also enjoy reading comics, playing socially inept warlocks in Dungeons and Dragons, and taking their lizard out for walks.

All content by Brennan Mumper
Animation is an art medium that requires hard work and skill.

Not just for kids: animation deserves respect

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
Dana Terraces The Owl House comes to a close after three seasons.

“The Owl House” manages to finish strong despite cancellation

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Numerous states have introduced legislation to limit or ban certain subjects or books from schools.

A wave of new bills seeks to restrict potentially controversial topics in schools

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Trying to cover both sides equally in reporting leads to unbalanced news coverage.

Opinion: “Bothsidesism” in media coverage leads to more biased reporting

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
The new AP African American Studies course, offered by the College Board, is facing criticism from many states.

College Board releases AP African American Studies curriculum amid controversy

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
A few doilies made by Kathi Gemperline, who said she would encourage others to learn to make handmade items.

Sweatshops and sustainability: how fast fashion harms us all

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023

Basic sewing techniques to combat fast fashion

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Gen Z votes blue in the recent midterm elections.

Gen Z votes blue in midterm elections

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
This time of year, claims abound that there is a war on peoples right to celebrate Christmas.

Opinion: The ‘War on Christmas’ isn’t real. Get over it.

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
There are many options for people who want to medically transition.

Politicians push to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
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

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
A discussion about the common myths regarding climate change, and why individuals should care.

A discussion of common myths about climate change

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
As masks are discarded, new consequences of the pandemic begin to show.

Students’ brains might be a new casualty of the pandemic

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
As the new school year starts, many state legislatures and school boards are implementing anti-LGTBQ+ policies.

Anti-LGBTQ+ bills go into effect in schools across the country

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
Mental health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent among the general population.

How activism is impacting student mental health

Brennan Mumper, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
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