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The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Cadets from Delaware Hayes AFJROTC detachment OH-012 receive a briefing during a curriculum in action trip to Mansfield, Ohio. During the trip, cadets visited the 179th Air National Guard cyberspace wing, alongside the Ohio State Reformatory.
OH-012 Cadets spread their wings for Curriculum in Action trip
The new Editorial staff for the 2025-2026 school year.
A new chapter begins: 2025-2026 editorial board
The soccer team huddles before the game.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Marysville in their season opener
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
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
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
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
Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
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
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
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Nevin Mumper

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer

Nevin Mumper (he/him) is a second-year staff writer in his senior year. He is a part of the Hayes track and field team and enjoys reading, weight lifting, and studying history.

All content by Nevin Mumper
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

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
May 22, 2025
Trump wants Ukrainian ceasefire negotiations to go underway, however his plans seem unlikely given Putin's history.

Russian imperialism negates a potential ceasefire in Ukraine

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
May 2, 2025
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’

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

How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
Released on January 31, "Hurry Up Tomorrow" is the sixth studio album of The Weeknd.

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is a perfect end for The Weeknd

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Junior Liam Monahan develops one of his photos in the darkroom.

Preserving the past: How Liam Monahan is recording Ohio’s history through photography

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Volume IX of the Mandate for leadership book series was released in April of 2022

Opinion: Mixed reactions about Project 2025 have caused confusion & concern

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
January 2, 2025
Released on October 18, LYFESTYLE is the fifth studio album of rapper and producer Yeat.

‘LYFESTYLE’ brings back the old sound Yeat listeners have been craving

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Signs for the two U.S. Senate candidates appear in yards all over Delaware county.

Sherrod Brown vs. Bernie Moreno: How one race for Senate in Ohio became so important

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Released on May 24, "Dark Times" is the sixth studio album of Vince Staples.

‘Dark Times’ proves to be a thoughtful masterpiece

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
Western Media purposefully incites bias towards Islam to repress the Middle East.

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

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
On July 1, 2024, former president Donald Trump was granted partial immunity from his criminal charges by the US Supreme Court.

Opinion: Trump V. U.S. marks an extreme failure in American democracy

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Released on Aug 1, "I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU" is JPEGMAFIA's fifth studio album

JPEGMAFIA redefines sound in new album

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
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