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The SS United States arrives in Mobile, Alabama to be prepared for service as a reef. The ship was launched in 1951, and has held the record for the fastest transatlantic ocean crossing since 1952.
Last voyage of the SS United States
The American Red Cross set up the blood drive in the Hayes auxiliary gym, and students participate in donating blood.
American Red Cross involves students in donating blood
Ohio weather has been drastically different this year, shown in many winter storms.
How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function
The Dance Through the Decades is held again in 2025, with hopes of gaining significant attendance.
Dance Through the Decades returns for another year
Students in the Career Opportunities class learn about robotics in one of their modules.
An introduction to the Pathways program
The Pacers celebrate Coleman's 3 run home run.
Softball hits 3 home runs leading to victory over Scioto
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
The Pacers celebrate a conference win over Dublin Scioto winning 12-10.
Girls’ lacrosse wins home opener over Dublin Scioto
The Pacers celebrate after Sophomore Owen Willis scored the first goal of the season.
Boys’ lacrosse falls to Pickerington North
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites released their fifth studio album as the Lumineers.
‘Automatic:’ The Lumineers continue to break boundaries as a duo folk band
Patterson Hood's fourth studio album "Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams"
Patterson Hood’s ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’ captures life’s harsh truths with haunting storytelling
Tate McRae's latest album perfectly showcases her growth as an artist since her debut in 2017.
Tate McRae brings vulnerability and bold growth in her latest album ‘So Close to What’
Released on March 7, 2025, "Mayhem" is the 7th album of singer and actress Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga continues her record-breaking career with ‘Mayhem’
A refresher of some of the rights that students have here at Hayes.
Know your student rights
A year has passed since Academic Options and the no-phone policy have been implemented.
Reflecting on a year with AO and the cell phone policy
The police department and Hatcher finish their presentation on teen drug use and gave many solutions to it for parents.
Hidden in Plain Sight provides parent resources about teen drug use
Hayes' music ensembles prepare for their OMEA District/Large Group Contests.
The music department hopes for a full sweep of superior ratings at OMEA contest
Junior Wyatt Kumpf and Senior Orion Kapp practice their lines for the musical "Something Rotten."
Thespians have ‘Something Rotten’ up their sleeve
Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Electric cars have been losing personality over the years. They have become more ugly and overly-futuristic as years pass.
Opinion: Electric cars lack design appeal
Hybristophilia is an attraction to those who commit crimes, ranging from petty theft to even murder.
Opinion: The fictionalization of serial killers can lead to dangerous infatuation
With the recent victory of President-Elect Donald Trump, the Democratic party is left figuring out what's next.
Historically Speaking: the grassroots success of the Democratic Party
Talisman Talks #10 - Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Talisman Talks #10 – Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
Talisman Tunes ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 12 ft Julia Foley
Talisman Tunes Ep 12 ft Julia Foley
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 year has passed since Academic Options and the no-phone policy have been implemented.

[Photo] Reflecting on a year with AO and the cell phone policy

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Ohio weather has been drastically different this year, shown in many winter storms.

[Photo] How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
Electric cars have been losing personality over the years. They have become more ugly and overly-futuristic as years pass.

[Photo] Opinion: Electric cars lack design appeal

Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer
March 5, 2025
Hybristophilia is an attraction to those who commit crimes, ranging from petty theft to even murder.

[Photo] Opinion: The fictionalization of serial killers can lead to dangerous infatuation

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Trump speaks about wanting to buy Greenland.

[Photo] Manifest Destiny: Greenland, Panama and the United States

Brody Counts, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
The bracket for Battle of the Books, Jan. 31, 2025.

[Photo] Readers get involved with the House Battle of the Books competition

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) isn't going to work and is a oxymoronic organization.

[Photo] Opinion: DOGE proposal is an insult to Kabosu’s memory

Brody Counts, Staff Writer
December 23, 2024
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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