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A family watches the parade go by.
Delaware begins holiday season with annual parade
Meg Wolf, Adam Fronduti, Paul Gabel and Jacob Payne work on the NASA app challenge.
Students reach for the stars with NASA project
Members of the marching band celebrate after hearing that they received a Superior rating at State Finals.
Marching Band receives Superior Rating at State Finals
Gas is an app where students can answer polls on their peers.
“Gas” app helps students connect in unique ways
The winter Pacerfest pep rally welcomed in the upcoming season for athletics and arts.
Pacer Spirit Committee puts on the Winter Pacer Fest
Senior Anthony Wilson drives down the lane.
Boys’ basketball wins in double OT thriller
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, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season
Talisman Talks, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season
Heard in the Halls: December
Talisman Talks, Episode 14: Carter Sharp & Oscar Tello on producing music
Talisman Talks, Episode 14: Carter Sharp & Oscar Tello on producing music
Talisman Talks, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season
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
Members of the Multiple Perspectives Literature class participate in a discussion surrounding their weekly topic.
Hayes offers new Multiple Perspectives class
English teacher Tom Hering teaches an English 10 class. Hering is one of the teachers piloting the new mastery grading system.
Hayes works to institute new grading system
Common App is a way students can apply to over 900 colleges.
Seniors share their college application process
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
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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Kristen Smith

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor

Kristen Smith (she/her) is a senior. This is her second year on staff. She is also involved in National Honors Society and volleyball. In her free time she enjoys traveling and running the Talisman social media pages.

All content by Kristen Smith
Student wears a spring fashion trend at Hayes.

Now trending: spring fashion at Hayes

May 10, 2022
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military as graduation is coming up.

Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military

April 29, 2022
Officer answers students questions during Cocoa with a Cop

“Cocoa with a Cop” program allows students to learn from local police

March 25, 2022
Hayes staff and students give an update on the progress they have made on the goal they set in January.

Staff and students share progress on New Years resolutions

March 24, 2022
Houk player helps team win championship.

Houses compete for March Madness championship

March 15, 2022
Sophomore Nate Richardson plays for the Columbus Ice Hockey Club.

Students participate in sports outside of school

March 3, 2022
Fairview players get ready to run.

Houses compete for matball championship

February 22, 2022
Couples at Hayes

Valentine’s Day Series: Get to know couples at Hayes

February 14, 2022
Junior Madelyn Francisco wears a crystal necklace at school.

Hayes students participate in crystal usage for spiritual and physical healing

January 26, 2022
Seniors pick diploma presenters.

Who did seniors at Hayes ask to present them their diploma?

January 25, 2022
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.

[Photo] Seniors: what’s next for the Class of 2022?

January 6, 2022
Junior Patrick Mosser stays focused while battling in the finals for Steamtown.

Houses battle for Mario Kart championship

December 16, 2021
Hayes staff and students share their 2022 goals and hopes for the new year.

New year, new goals for staff and students at Hayes in 2022

December 13, 2021
Sophomore Lainie Rafey and her sisters on Christmas morning.

Staff and students share about their holiday traditions

December 10, 2021
Stone & Sparrow storefront decorated for the holidays.

Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide

December 1, 2021
Senior Katie Hejmanowski and their brother, freshman Nick Hejmanowski make pies at their great grandma’s house on pie day.

Students share about Thanksgiving traditions

November 19, 2021
A student browses their phone during class. The use of devices in class has become an epidemic of sorts in Hayes.

[Photo] Cell phone use contributes to a decline in grades

November 5, 2021
Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.

[Photo] School start times should match teens’ sleep cycles

November 4, 2021
Senior Ava Bruns will graduate this year as one of the top girl’s soccer players in school history.

Q&A with senior soccer player Ava Bruns

November 1, 2021
Senior #11 Austin Dowell

Hayes football takes on Marysville in the playoffs

October 29, 2021
Students and teachers tattoos from Hayes. The tattoos all have different meanings

The story behind the ink: why teachers and students at Hayes got their tattoos

October 25, 2021
Girl wears flannel

Now trending: fall fashion at Hayes

October 13, 2021
The replaced sink sits in a girls bathroom. The sink was one of the items stolen in September due to the devious lick TikTok trend.

[Photo] Hayes navigates rise in dangerous TikTok trends

October 13, 2021
Junior Luke Todt paces himself during the race.

Cross Country team competes at Eisenhart Invitational

October 9, 2021
Hayley Dye

Q&A with senior golfer Hayley Dye

October 2, 2021
Hayes symphony orchestra practices during the school day. The orchestra and choir are planning a joint trip to NYC this spring.

[Photo] Orchestra and choir programs plan trip to New York this spring

September 22, 2021
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