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Houses compete in Ice Games
Houses compete in Ice Games
The school’s mid-year winter House Games competition, the Ice Games, is scheduled for Dec. 18.
Anticipation leads up to Ice Games
Hayes Players Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Winds & Brass join Symphonic Choir on stage for Hallelujah Chorus.
Choirs perform in annual holiday concert
Fowles conducts the Hayes Symphonic Band during their playing of "Minor Alterations: Christmas Through The Looking Glass."
Bands from across district participate in the All-City Band Concert
Students from this year's NASA App Development Challenge team work together to put the finishing touches on this year's submission.
NASA App Development Team prepares for project submission
The College Football National Championship will be held January 20 in Atlanta, Georgia.
College Football Playoff Preview
Pacer swimmers support their teammates during the diving portion of the meet.
Boys and girls swim takes on Marysville during Senior Day
Girls' basketball takes down the Wildcats of Davidson
Girls’ basketball takes down the Wildcats of Davidson
Elise Buckerfield walks with her family during the 2024 Lady Pacers Soccer senior day.
Lady Pacer Elise Buckerfield shares her experience as a student athlete
2024 Athlete Profile - Chaz Sakala
2024 Athlete Profile – Chaz Sakala
Moana 2 is a beautiful disaster, featuring new characters without much development.
Moana 2 is just another movie Disney is using to stay afloat
"The Accident" was released on Nov. 29 and is the indie duo's seventh album.
‘Good Morning’s’ style shines through in new album
Hazel Hayes' sophomore novel "Better by Far" touches on hard topics of toxic love, heartbreak and grief in unique ways.
‘Better by Far’ flawlessly articulates loss and recovery
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leans against the trunk of a 1987 Buick Grand National Experimental, also known as the GNX, which calls back to the title of the album.
‘GNX:’ More than just a hip-hop album
"Wicked" was a beautiful rendition of the beloved Broadway show.
‘Wicked’ was a relief to musical lovers
Combo 2 dancers line up together.
PADC performs holiday show for charity
Get to know the Talisman students' favorite holiday traditions.
Talisman staff’s holiday favorites
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presents the 2024 Wildlights.
Columbus Zoo Wildlights
The tree in front of Amatos' Woodfired Pizza is lit as part of an annual tradition in downtown Delaware.
Community celebrates holiday traditions at First Friday
The Hayes Food Pantry is always accepting donations. Students who are interested in utilizing the Pantry should talk with their counselor.
Food drives work to address hunger issues
A different and cheaper, but no less caring, way to get gifts for others.
Opinion: Ways to spend less during the holidays
What if the Soviet Union won the Space Race?
Opinion: The beauty and danger of alternate history
According to a survey of over 440 students at Hayes, 9 in 10 students believe school starts too early.
Opinion: Sleep deprivation at Hayes isn’t the students’ fault
Political propaganda constantly spreads misinformation about puberty blockers and it has become very harmful.
Opinion: Stop the demonization of puberty blockers
RFK Jr.'s political, medical and environmental beliefs don't benefit the people of the U.S.
Opinion: RFK Jr. is a plague on U.S. politics
Talisman Tunes Ep 8 Ft Ben Feller
Talisman Tunes Ep 8 Ft Ben Feller
Winter sports seasons kick off at Hayes
Winter sports seasons kick off at Hayes
The topic for Craft Corner #3 is Day of the Dead.
Craft Corner #3 Featuring Alyssa Petsche
2024 Athlete Profile - Chaz Sakala
2024 Athlete Profile – Chaz Sakala
Talisman Talks #6 - Kyle Sanson
Talisman Talks #6 – Kyle Sanson
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Melina Zapata

Melina Zapata, Artist

Melina Zapata (she/her) is a sophomore at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She is involved in the student council. She loves night time and listens to music at any opportunity. In her free time, she reads, plays with her pet cats, watches television and takes walks.

All content by Melina Zapata
A different and cheaper, but no less caring, way to get gifts for others.

[Photo] Opinion: Ways to spend less during the holidays

Avery Ballone, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
RFK Jr.'s political, medical and environmental beliefs don't benefit the people of the U.S.

[Photo] Opinion: RFK Jr. is a plague on U.S. politics

Brody Counts, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Talisman staff members pick their favorite movies for this Halloween season.

[Photo] Halloween movies in review: Talisman staff members’ favorites

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor
November 4, 2024
Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East.

[Photo] Opinion: Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
There are many places to volunteer in Delaware like food banks, the Humane Society, Preservation Parks and Habitat for Humanity.

Places to volunteer in Delaware

Melina Zapata, Artist
October 14, 2024
Reasons you should get involved in school activities

Reasons you should get involved in school activities

Melina Zapata, Artist
September 20, 2024
Students are now required to keep their phones in their backpacks throughout the school day.

[Photo] Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
getting involved teenage politics header

[Photo] Get Involved! Underage Politics

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer
September 8, 2024
How to take care of your physical health as a teenager

How to take care of your physical health as a teenager

Melina Zapata, Artist
August 27, 2024
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