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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
Freshman Addie VanGundy and her sister, senior Joslyn VanGundy, celebrate a goal.
Girls’ lacrosse wins over Berlin 9-7
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
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’
Spring cleaning can be a healthy habit to start at any point in life.
Spring cleaning ideas
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
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 Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
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
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Monica Rizzo

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Monica Rizzo graduated in 2020. She was a Talisman staff artist during her senior year at Hayes.

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