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A school stands, near bursting, with a soft drink in hand labeled More Students. Some wonder if Hayes is at its bursting point.
Hayes administration responds to school’s overcrowding
Samantha Myers, Emily Ward and Brynna Pauley smile together for a selfie at last year’s homecoming dance.
Homecoming crash course
Claire Artemus and Presley Christopher are overjoyed after qualifying for BPA Nationals at the State competition.
Hayes and DACC students compete in BPA Nationals in Anaheim, California
Multiple phones sit on a table with the Tiktok app pulled up. Tiktok has been a hot debate topic in politics recently
States debate TikTok restrictions amid privacy concerns
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
Russell scores a touchdown late in the 4th quarter to give the Pacers the lead.
Football wins in a thriller against Big Walnut 38-31
NFL set to kick off 104th season, starting with Lions vs. Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
NFL 2023 Preview: League is back for 104th year
Carter Sims and Collin Crisp discuss the state of sports at Hayes.
The Back Page podcast, Episode 2
Jermaine Dukes helmet collides with a defender during the Mount Vernon game.
Football takes win over Mount Vernon 42-0
Senior Mattie Furr goes to kill the ball during the home game again Big Walnut.
Girls’ volleyball hosts Big Walnut
Seniors advice to incoming freshmen
Seniors’ advice to incoming freshmen
Foo Fighters release new album But Here We Are in memorium of late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Musical therapy for mourning souls: how Foo Fighters’ new album captures the essence of grief
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
Hoziers third studio album Unreal Unearth was released on August 18, 2023.
Hozier’s long-awaited album ‘Unreal Unearth’ shares a bewitching outlook on love
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
A florists display at the farmers market.
The Delaware farmers’ market: Bringing attention to small businesses
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
City Hall sits with spring decorations from local stores.
Spring in Delaware
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Ceramic statuette made by Junior Cooper Goble.
Student-created art at Hayes
President Joe Biden in the form of the Dark Brandon meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Bidens new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagans Reaganomics policies.
Reaganomics: Why we’re still picking up the pieces
WGA union members hold the picket line on a sunny day in Los Angeles, California.
Editorial: Our stance on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes
The hypocrisy in much of conservative media is interconnected between different pundits all working toward the same goal of spreading disinformation.
Revealing the hypocrisy: Tucker Carlson, Steven Crowder, and the influence of toxic media figures
Many grocery stores in the U.S. lack adequate stock of fresh foods.
Food Deserts: Let’s Do Something About It
Opinion: Year-round school isnt beneficial for students
Opinion: Year-round school isn’t beneficial for students
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 - Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 – Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
Fall Sports Preview
Fall Sports Preview
Podcast hosts Brady Kaasa and Grant LaMar talk with cheerleaders Mia Bates & Mia Sosa.
Talisman Talks Season 2, Episode 4: Mia Bates & Mia Sosa
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, 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
President Joe Biden in the form of the Dark Brandon meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Bidens new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagans 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 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, 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 Twitters 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 Choffeys 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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