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Hayes BPA participants pose with their awards after the regional competition.
Student from Hayes participate in BPA competition
Adam Haynes sits at his first city council meeting after being chosen to fill the membership position in February.
History teacher Adam Haynes selected to fill vacant City Council position
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
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
A team of 5 Hayes students submitted an app for the NASA App Development Challenge in December. The team was named one of three global finalists on Feb 28.
Students reach new heights as NASA App Development Challenge finalists
Talisman Talks, Episode 20: Cooper Heald & Connor Dutton on boys lacrosse
Talisman Talks, Episode 20: Cooper Heald & Connor Dutton on boys lacrosse
Talisman Talks, Episode 19: March Madness Bracket
Talisman Talks, Episode 19: March Madness Bracket
NBA infographic
Opinion: The NBA media landscape needs change
The Pacers huddle before player introductions.
Boys’ basketball suffers tough loss in OHSAA district final
Expectations for using the weight room
Expectations for using the weight room
Popular tourist locations in Ohio
Popular tourist locations in Ohio
The best homework spots in Delaware
The best homework spots in Delaware
This February, watch these classic Rom Coms
This February, watch these classic Rom Coms
Heard in the Halls: February
Heard in the Halls: February
Dari Point
The search for Delaware’s greatest ice cream shop
students acting
Thespians complete production of “The SpongeBob Musical”
Thespians present The SpongeBob Musical
Thespians present “The SpongeBob Musical”
Members of Hayes Cinematics watch each others videos during class.
Film students produce movies for Hayes Cinematics
Students often feel especially stressed during junior year due to trying to balance post-high school preparation, challenging coursework, jobs and more.
Stressors of junior year
APES students work on their Fun Run project during 8th period class.
Hayes APES aims to make Delaware cleaner
SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, and others from SpaceX and NASA look at a version of a SpaceX spacesuit in Hawthorne, CA.
Opinion: Commercial space exploration is a bad omen for the future
Junior Chris Eden works on an assignment in Jim Biblers drawing class. Hayes has four full-time art teachers and offers over 20 different art courses.
Opinion: Art classes are vital in schools
Opinion: The growing concern of college violence
Opinion: The growing concern of college violence
Drawing of Tyre Nichols created after his death to pay tribute to his memory.
Opinion: Justice for Tyre Nichols also requires systemic changes to our policing system
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
Talisman Talks, Episode 20: Cooper Heald & Connor Dutton on boys lacrosse
Talisman Talks, Episode 20: Cooper Heald & Connor Dutton on boys lacrosse
Talisman Talks, Episode 19: March Madness Bracket
Talisman Talks, Episode 19: March Madness Bracket
Talisman Talks, Episode 18: Aito Tatman & Ethan Terry on the SpongeBob Musical
Talisman Talks, Episode 18: Aito Tatman & Ethan Terry on the SpongeBob Musical
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 7: Pickle Pipher on Glee Club
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 7: Pickle Pipher on Glee Club
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 6: Calvin Riggs & Claire Stein on Hayes Ski Club
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 6: Calvin Riggs & Claire Stein on Hayes Ski Club
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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Grace Metz

Grace Metz, Staff Writer

Grace Metz (she/her) is a junior at Hayes. This is her first 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
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, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Hayes High Schools 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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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 Twitters adherence to the First Amendment.

Opinion: Elon Musk and the chaos of a nebulous billionaire

Grace Metz, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
People eating and talking together at Ciao Cafe.

1. Ciao Cafe

Grace Metz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
People drinking coffee and talking while sitting in Coffeeology.

3. Coffeeology

Grace Metz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
The front counter at Fresh Start Café and Bakery in downtown Delaware.

2. Fresh Start

Grace Metz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
The inside of Choffeys after they closed.

4. Choffey’s

Grace Metz, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
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