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The JEA/NSPA National Convention opened with a keynote presentation from Matthew O. Henderson.
Talisman & DelHi students attend national journalism convention in Philadelphia
Signs for the two U.S. Senate candidates appear in yards all over Delaware county.
Sherrod Brown vs. Bernie Moreno: How one race for Senate in Ohio became so important
The Delaware Library opens a new space called "The Maker Studio," where community member use high-tech equipment to create.
What to know about the Maker Space studios around Delaware
The Dalí Quartet is a group of talented players traveling around the country to bring attention to classical music of all kinds.
Dalí Quartet visits orchestra students at Hayes
With Friday's announcement that the fall talent show had been postponed, students at Hayes will have to wait a little longer to see their friends perform.
Talent show postponed until spring
Varsity girls' pose for a team picture after the games.
Girls’ basketball season start up
Hayes athletes pose for a picture prior to signing their letters of intent.
Athletes sign letters of intent to play for NCAA Division 1 & 2 schools
Watkins walks off the field with Collins comforting each other.
Football falls short in first round of the OHSAA Playoffs
The football seniors pose for a picture together.
Football wins on senior night
Seniors Garrett Brown and Connor Murphy high five each other during stretches.
Recap on fall sports
Talisman staff members pick their favorite movies for this Halloween season.
Halloween movies in review: Talisman staff members’ favorites
almost monday's new album, "DIVE" came out on Sept. 25, 2024 bringing a wrap up of the summer weather with their "Beach Boy" sound.
‘DIVE,’ almost monday’s debut album, brings a summer vibe into the swifting seasons
"Brat" is Charli XCX's sixth studio album, released on June 7, 2024.
How Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ has taken over the internet
"Moon Music," which was released on Oct 4, is Coldplay's 10th studio album
‘Moon Music:’ A profession to the world
Willis and Hildegard enlist the help of some friends on their quest to get their town ready for Halloween.
Coffin Chronicles 2: Pumpkins and Spiderwebs
Six new courses were launched at Hayes during the 2024-2025 school year.
A look at this year’s new courses
The cast of "Newsies Jr." pose during their dress rehearsal.
Behind the scenes of ‘Newsies Jr.’
Houk House celebrates after their first round win over Fulton Creek
Houses compete in powderpuff event
Exchange students Joan Prades from Spain and Emanoelle (Manu) Da Luz Rodrigues from Brazil are getting used to life at Hayes.
Exchange students adapt to life at Hayes
Early voting, ending November 3, in Delaware County is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to allow voters to cast their ballots before election day, November 5.
Get out and vote: Every vote matters
Political propaganda constantly spreads misinformation about puberty blockers and it has become very harmful.
Opinion: Stop the demonization of puberty blockers
RFK Jr.'s political, medical and environmental beliefs don't benefit the people of the U.S.
Opinion: RFK Jr. is a plague on U.S. politics
Issue 1, which will be decided by voters on November 5, is being touted by both parties as a way to end gerrymandering in Ohio.
Opinion on Issue 1: Why gerrymandering shouldn’t have a hold on Ohio
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has proven to be a less-than hilarious circus act.
Opinion: Trump’s presidential campaign is a joke
WPA Workers march outside of the Supreme Court. From 1935-1942, the WPA employed 8.5 million people, providing a look into the massive potential of government work programs.
Opinion: The modern appeal of New Deal policies
DACC students share their experience
DACC students share their experience
Across the Board - Episode 6
Across the Board – Episode 6
Talisman Tunes Ep 6 Ft Dre Nelson
Talisman Tunes Ep 6 Ft Dre Nelson
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Craft Corner #2 – Keith Butts
Talisman Talks #5 - Zack Sanson & Dylan Thomas
Talisman Talks #5 – Zack Sanson & Dylan Thomas
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Grace Metz

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief

Grace Metz (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her second year on staff. She is involved with the central Ohio creative writing scene. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, volunteering in her community, and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Grace Metz
Computer science should be accessible for all and integrated with both the humanities and social sciences.

Opinion: Computer science education needs a major update

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2024
Next year's Hayes Talisman editorial board (Left-Right): Natalie Heckert, Abby Stahl, Izzy Kelly, Dre Nelson, Mia Saksa and Ava Vogel.

Meet our new 2024-2025 editorial board

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2024
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

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
April 11, 2024
2024 Creative Writing Showcase

2024 Creative Writing Showcase

Grace Metz and Natalie Heckert
April 5, 2024
The new 2024-25 FAFSA form has posed some issues for those currently undergoing the college search process.

FAFSA changes shake up college plans

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2024
The new FAFSA's rollout issues caused more than headaches for both students and institutions.

Opinion: How the new FAFSA fumbled

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2024
The Rowland Center is the newest addition to the Hayes building, yet maintenance issues have sparked conversations about overcrowding and resource management.

Rowland center maintenance issues start conversation about overcrowding, resources

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
January 5, 2024
Former principal Ric Stranges hugs senior Chase McMahon during his final walk as principal.

Stranges leaves Delaware, Reeder to take principal position

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
January 4, 2024
Israel has engaged in a month-long conflict with Palestine, causing division between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli students in the United States and other countries.

Israel-Palestine conflict spurs discussions at home

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2023
College Board’s history of inaccessibility to districts serving majority minority schools continues to permeate today’s AP classes.

Opinion: AP classes are built for the white and wealthy

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2023
Members of the Anderson family stand around a booth at Delaware's First Friday event, intending to raise awareness for the rare liver disease PFIC.

Hayes student itches for a cure

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2023
The rise of ChatGPT is one of the newest developments in the race for AI advancement.

Opinion: AI won’t end the world

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2023
An issue one yard sign sits in a yard. The vote on issue one caused a range of reactions among different parties and political affiliations.

Delaware reacts to Ohio Issue One vote

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2023
President Joe Biden in the form of the "Dark Brandon" meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Biden's new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagan's "Reaganomics" policies.

Reaganomics: Why we’re still picking up the pieces

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
September 5, 2023
Hayes Principal Ric Stranges stands holding two of his newly released books.

Principal Ric Stranges aims to tell the story of Hayes with new books

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 22, 2023
Child laborers during the early 1900s movements for workers' rights hold picket signs in protest. Recently, there is a concerning movement advocating for the loosening of child labor laws in the U.S.

Opinion: Yes, child labor is a bad thing

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2023
A derailed Norfolk Southern train car sits in a clearing along Curve Road. Investigations into the incident are currently underway.

Norfolk Southern train derails along Curve Road, causes headache for officials

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2023
A PSAT practice test packet sits on a desk. The legitimacy of the SAT test has been called into question in recent years due to its rocky past.

Opinion: It’s time to ditch the SAT

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2023
Neal Shusterman speaks to a group of students at Hayes High School. The author visited despite debates over school library books just a few days prior.

Author Neal Shusterman visits Delaware City Schools despite book banning controversy

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2023
Hayes High School's most recent renovations, intended to decrease the presence of mold throughout the building, included the retooling of water pipes with new insulative material.

DCS officials work to rectify summer mold growth

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2023
School lunches have had a decline in nutritional value over the past few decades.

Opinion: School lunches, sponsored by Domino’s

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2023
Dylan Craft, Henry English and Ryan Phillips play at the 2022 Hayes High School Talent Show. Their band is named "The Idle Mind."

Let’s get the band back together: Student bands at Hayes

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2022
Several screenshots of Tweets made by Elon Musk, including a poll to reinstate former President Trump on the app and statements questioning Twitter's adherence to the First Amendment.

Opinion: Elon Musk and the chaos of a nebulous billionaire

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2022
"Gas" is an app where students can answer polls on their peers.

“Gas” app helps students connect in unique ways

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 29, 2022
People eating and talking together at Ciao Cafe.

1. Ciao Cafe

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
People drinking coffee and talking while sitting in Coffeeology.

3. Coffeeology

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The front counter at Fresh Start Café and Bakery in downtown Delaware.

2. Fresh Start

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The inside of Choffey's after they closed.

4. Choffey’s

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The bar where the baristas make the coffee and other drinks in Coffeeology.

The quest for Delaware’s best coffee shop

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The Delaware pride festival marks the start of LGBTQ+ pride month in Delaware.

U.S. House moves to codify LGBTQ+ and interracial marriage

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2022
A poster for the 1936 film "Reefer Madness." The film contributed to public hysteria over Marijuana, many believing that the drug would cause insanity and violent tendencies.

Opinion: Really, medical marijuana isn’t that scary

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2022
A pile of Delaware City Schools lanyards sit on a table. Lanyards are now required at all times for students and staff at Hayes High School.

Hayes ditches dress code, lanyards take forefront

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2022
Gun violence protesters stand on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol on March 28 brandishing signs. The protests come after repeated acts of mass violence using firearms.

Opinion: Gun violence is an everyone issue

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2022
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