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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
Prospect Hill students celebrate during the dodgeball competition on House Games Day, May 12.
House Games wraps up 2022-2023 House competition
Seniors Morgan Connar and Carson Bay compete in the fourth round of the 2023 Math Madness competition. Bay won the competition for Hayes this year.
Houses compete in Math Madness
Pacers found success across a variety of sports.
Pacer Athletics Wrapped: Historic year at Hayes comes to a close
Head coach Ryan Montgomery yells at a player to get set.
Football team kicks off spring practices off
Crew supporters unveil a tifo featuring new manager Wilfried Nancy.
Opinion: The Columbus Crew are in a new era
Boys Lacrosse eases past Hilliard Bradley
Boys’ Lacrosse eases past Hilliard Bradley
Hayes athletes prepare to sign to their colleges for sports.
Seniors commit to colleges for athletics
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Yes, theres a political party for that - Exploring some of the strangest political parties ever created
Weird political parties
Must-see summer concerts for 2023
Must-see summer concerts for 2023
Heard in the Halls: May
Heard in the Halls: May
Animation is an art medium that requires hard work and skill.
Not just for kids: animation deserves respect
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
Lily Ball cheers for her friend as their name is announced.
Hayes 2023 Graduation
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
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
Opinion: Climate education is the next step towards progress
Opinion: Climate education is the next step towards progress
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
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
Pacer Rundown, Episode 2: Student-voted Performing Artist of the Year, Ethan Terry
Pacer Rundown, Episode 2: Student-voted Performing Artist of the Year, Ethan Terry
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Dalton Allen & Preston Simon on boys baseball
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Dalton Allen & Preston Simon on boys’ baseball
Pacer Rundown, Episode 1: Student-voted Athlete of the Year, Kaden Gannon
Pacer Rundown, Episode 1: Student-voted Athlete of the Year, Kaden Gannon
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Kristen Smith

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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.

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Student wears a spring fashion trend at Hayes.

Now trending: spring fashion at Hayes

Kristen Smith and Chris DeRosa
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
April 29, 2022
Officer answers students questions during Cocoa with a Cop

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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 24, 2022
Houk player helps team win championship.

Houses compete for March Madness championship

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 15, 2022
Sophomore Nate Richardson plays for the Columbus Ice Hockey Club.

Students participate in sports outside of school

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 3, 2022
Fairview players get ready to run.

Houses compete for matball championship

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
February 22, 2022
Couples at Hayes

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

Noah Sparkman and Kristen Smith
February 14, 2022
Junior Madelyn Francisco wears a crystal necklace at school.

Hayes students participate in crystal usage for spiritual and physical healing

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
January 26, 2022
Seniors pick diploma presenters.

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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
December 13, 2021
Sophomore Lainie Rafey and her sisters on Christmas morning.

Staff and students share about their holiday traditions

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
December 10, 2021
Stone & Sparrow storefront decorated for the holidays.

Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
November 1, 2021
Senior #11 Austin Dowell

Hayes football takes on Marysville in the playoffs

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
October 9, 2021
Hayley Dye

Q&A with senior golfer Hayley Dye

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
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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