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Students leave the building during their open lunch period.
Opportunities for open lunch give students a break during the day
Seniors Chloe Jeffers and Liam Harding wear their masks during study hall. Masks are now required at all times inside school buildings.
DCS requires masks inside of buildings for all individuals
Matt Wion teaches his 1st period government and economics class. Wion has returned to the building this year after being an online academy teacher last year.
Students and teachers return from online school
Sugar Grove students gather outside for an ice cream social. Each house held individual ice cream socials throughout the first weeks of school to promote social interaction.
Hayes welcomes the return of House
Katie Hejmanowski being sworn in as the new student representative on the board of education.
Katie Hejmanowski joins school board as student representative
Hayes symphony orchestra practices during the school day. The orchestra and choir are planning a joint trip to NYC this spring.
Orchestra and choir programs plan trip to New York this spring
Syntero Counselor Shannon Miller works at Hayes this year to provide extra support to students.
Mental health impacts return to in-person school
Students work during Keith Buttss physical science class. Students are required to wear masks at all times inside the building, except while at lunch.
Students weigh in on expectations for the new school year
Josh Hill
Meet the new staff at Hayes
Senior Ava Johnson in color guard at the end of the set.
Hayes marching band practices for the upcoming season
Banned Books Week 2021
Banned Books Week 2021
Madison (Annabelle Wallis) is left in utter horror by a vision in Malignant. The film is now in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max.
“Malignant” is a hollow attempt to drum up scares from James Wan
Marvel’s first Asian solo superhero
Oscars 2021 – a look at nominees and winners
Graphic of skincare bottles and tubes. Icons sources from The Noun Project, by Vectplus (sun) and Adèle Foucart.
Skincare recommendations to look your best this summer
golfer squats down to read his putt.
Varsity Boys Golf comes out on top in the Marion Harding Invitational
Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
Girls volleyball team plays Olentangy Berlin
Boys running
Boys Cross Country team competes at Watkins Memorial High School
Euclid Entourage student section leaders Brady Gazarek and CJ Holmes.
Hayes returns to normal sports seasons
Austin Dowell
Hayes football takes down Westland
This map shows the percent of families in each state that can afford infant care. Of Ohio families, approximately 12% can afford infant care.
Opinion: it’s time to fix child care
As the movie industry struggles to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are now weighing their movie-watching options.
Opinion: Streaming services are built for comfort
A Black Lives Matter protest in Sheffield, England during the summer of 2020.
Opinion: The criminal Justice system has failed Black Americans
Britney Spears poses for photoshoot in 1999. Since topping charts as a 17-year-old pop sensation, Britney faced a spiral of incidents that kept the media focused on her presence.
How we failed Britney Spears
Gaza crisis: whats happening and how you can help
Gaza crisis: what’s happening and how you can help
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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Noah Sparkman

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief

Noah Sparkman (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This will be his second year on staff. He is a member of the varsity soccer team and is an avid Liverpool F.C. fan. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends.

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Madison (Annabelle Wallis) is left in utter horror by a vision in Malignant. The film is now in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max.

“Malignant” is a hollow attempt to drum up scares from James Wan

September 14, 2021
Sugar Grove students gather outside for an ice cream social. Each house held individual ice cream socials throughout the first weeks of school to promote social interaction.

Hayes welcomes the return of House

September 9, 2021
Students are given an envelope with their testing information at their AP exams. The AP exams serve as the culmination of a years work, and offer students college credit if they score a 3 or above.

Teachers and students reflect on year in AP classes

May 19, 2021
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes plan a covert attack in The Falcon and The Winter Solider. All six episodes are now available to stream on Disney+.

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is another hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

May 6, 2021
Photo of plastic bin with state tests in it prepared

State testing process adapts to Covid-19 restrictions

April 20, 2021
The Justice League leap into battle in Zack Snyders Justice League. The film is now available to stream on HBO Max.

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ is a satisfying redemption for both director and fans

April 13, 2021
The DCS college visit webpage directs students on how to be put in contact with colleges. Covid-19 safety protocols have prohibited college recruiters from meeting with students in person.

College visit process adapts amid Covid-19 pandemic

March 17, 2021
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany star in WandaVision. All nine episodes are now available on Disney+.

‘WandaVision’ is thrilling evolution for the MCU

March 12, 2021
The official logo for the 2021 Academy Awards. The nominations will be announced on March 15, 2021, and the ceremony itself will be held on April 25, 2021.

Oscar race begins to come together following hectic year for film

March 3, 2021
scheduling board

Hayes administration creates 2021-22 school schedule despite pandemic uncertainty

February 3, 2021
Gardner (Foxx) and 22 (Fey) gaze upon Earth from The Great Ahead.

‘Soul’ is brilliant effort from Pixar that brings studio back to its best

January 15, 2021

Delaware City Schools opts to go online until January 4

December 14, 2020
A scene from Disneys 2019 remake of The Lion King. The movie grossed big in theaters but was essentially an exact replica of the original animated version.

Disney’s persistent live-action remakes are a reflection of the viewer, not the producers

December 7, 2020
Example of a proficiency scale being tested in a physical science class.

Hayes looks to implement new learning initiatives

November 17, 2020
still from the movie Trial of Chicago 7

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is a thought-provoking good time

November 12, 2020
Streaming service compared: Which service is right for you and your family?

Streaming service compared: Which service is right for you and your family?

October 10, 2020
One of the courts used in the NBA Restart bubble.

NBA restart poses new challenges for players

October 9, 2020
students at lunch

[Photo] DCS implements safety protocols to reduce virus risk for back to school

October 8, 2020
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