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Students phones placed in the phone jail following Ohio's new law.
Ohio legislature strengthens phone ban
New signage and decorations have been added to the LRC this year.
Hayes library makes changes for the new school year
Save the date for fall events
Save the date for fall events
Blue Angel #5 reaches Mach 1.
The Blue Angels bring their show tricks to Columbus
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Senior Colin Waselko prepares to make the save.
Boys’ soccer beats Kilbourne in 2-1 victory
Seniors Maximo Morales and Zack Sanson watch as their pairings finish putting.
Boys’ golf loses match against Desales
Senior Lizzy Gould celebrates with her team after a point.
Girls’ volleyball loses in close match-up against Worthington Kilbourne
Seniors Ty Huff and Isaac Isenbarger and Junior Owen Marsch watch from the sideline.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Big Walnut
Hayes captains go to the coin toss.
Football loses Week 1 to Buckeye Valley
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Summer Blockbusters
Summer Blockbusters
Released on April 25, "Black Samson The Bastard Swordsman" is a collaboration album between the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics.
“Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman” continues the Wu-Tang legacy
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
Senior Chloe Titus is involved in activities such as cross country and Young Life.
26 for ’26: Chloe Titus
New art teacher Whitney Farrell helps a student with an assignment.
Whitney Farrell joins art department at Hayes
These are just some of the best options for the colleges that offer some key majors.
Best colleges for top majors
The new age of milk
The new age of milk
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Roblox continues to ignore users' complaints to focus on making as much money as they can.
Opinion: Roblox administration puts profit over protection
The school’s walls have a large amount of bare space that would benefit from student art.
Opinion: The school should have more art on the walls
Spotify's policies on AI-generated music are increasing distrust with users.
Opinion: Spotify needs to revise its policies on AI music generation
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
The book community has slowly been growing more toxic on multiple platforms.
Opinion: The reading community is getting toxic
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Talisman Talks #3 Ft. Carson Stroupe, Zach Sanson, Carter Lycans, and Anthony Koloff
Talisman Talks #3 Ft. Carson Stroupe, Zach Sanson, Carter Lycans, and Anthony Koloff
Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
Talisman Talks #1 Ft. Favour Akih, Caleb Rowe, & Caleb Christian
Talisman Talks #1 Ft. Favour Akih, Caleb Rowe, & Caleb Christian
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Luke Gazarek, Staff Writer

Luke Gazarek graduated in 2020. He was a Talisman staff writer during his senior year at Hayes.

All content by Luke Gazarek
What to Bring to College

9 often forgotten items when moving into college

Luke Gazarek, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
Willowbrook

Students keep working during COVID-19 crisis

Luke Gazarek, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
Tristan Burton

Wrestling team takes down Hilliard Bradley on senior night to win OCC

Luke Gazarek, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Girls' Golf Places 2nd in OCC Competition

Girls’ Golf Places 2nd in OCC Competition

Jeni Vaughan and Luke Gazarek
October 10, 2019
Ava Bruns

Girls’ soccer falls to Westerville North

Luke Gazarek, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Hayley Dye

Varsity Girls Golf vs. Desales

Luke Gazarek, Staff Writer
August 23, 2019
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