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A student holds a hall pass to walk in the hallway during a class period.
High school institutes new hall pass policy
Cadets put up the American flag.
AFJROTC Program Prepares for Drill Season
A pile of Delaware City Schools lanyards sit on a table. Lanyards are now required at all times for students and staff at Hayes High School.
Hayes ditches dress code, lanyards take forefront
As the new school year starts, many state legislatures and school boards are implementing anti-LGTBQ+ policies.
Anti-LGBTQ+ bills go into effect in schools across the country
Many Hayes students who enroll in CCP classes do so at Columbus State Delaware Campus.
Participation in College Credit Plus program increases at Hayes
Master Sergeant Worstell talks to the cadets during their ROTC class period.
ROTC provides opportunities for students at Hayes
Many Hayes students who enroll in CCP classes do so at Columbus State Delaware Campus.
Differences between AP classes and CCP classes
What did Hayes students do over summer break?
What did Hayes students do over summer break?
DCS logo
Hayes welcomes 15 new staff members to the building this year
girl at desk
Q&A with senior school board student representative Meg Wolf
Normal People by Sally Rooney brings a different perspective to the romance genre.
Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ brings a different perspective to the romance genre
Check out what movies teachers watched over the summer
Check out what movies teachers watched over the summer
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Talisman Talks, Episode 6: Brent Carson on Delaware history
Talisman Talks, Episode 6: Brent Carson on Delaware history
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ is worth the watch
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Players enter the field.
Football takes win over Westerville North
NFL 2022 Season Preview
NFL 2022 Season Preview
Junior Samuel Junior Rosa works around a defender.
Varsity boys’ soccer team wins against Groveport on Sept 9
Freshman Claire Davis watches as her teammates block the ball.
Delaware Hayes girls’ volleyball beats Franklin Heights 3-0
Students at Hayes learn about all sorts of academic topics, but many practical skills are missing.
Opinion: Hayes should offer more practical elective classes for students
Gun violence protesters stand on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol on March 28 brandishing signs. The protests come after repeated acts of mass violence using firearms.
Opinion: Gun violence is an everyone issue
Is summer break or year round school more beneficial for students.
Opinion: Summer Break vs. Year Round School
girl waiting
Opinion: The wait for mental health services is excessive
Prom venue where the Prom King and Queen are traditionally announced.
Opinion: Prom should be inclusive for all, gender labels no more
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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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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Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) searches through universes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The film is now playing in theaters.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is sometimes gleeful mixed bag

May 11, 2022
Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård) trudges through battle in Robert Eggers The Northman. The film is now playing in theaters.

“The Northman” is masterful, brutal Viking epic

May 4, 2022
Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) faces down the multiverse in Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film is now playing in theaters.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is silly, beautiful modern classic

April 29, 2022
Students enjoy this years prom. The 2022 prom was one of the first events to be brought back in-person and with no masks since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Hayes ventures back to in-person events

April 26, 2022
A player overlooks Liurnia of the Lakes in FromSoftwares Elden Ring. The game is now available on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.

“Elden Ring” dazzles its way into the future of gaming

April 15, 2022
A person runs away from a burning house. This is akin to the choice that many seniors have made this year to opt out of the House system.

Opinion: The idea to switch House to the end of the day has been a disaster

April 11, 2022
Batman (Robert Pattinson) looks out across the Gotham skyline in The Batman. The film, directed by Matt Reeves, is now playing in theaters.

“The Batman” returns the character to noir roots in fascinating fashion

March 10, 2022
Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) and Fennec Shand (Ming Na-Wen) observe the streets of Mos Espa in The Book of Boba Fett. The series is now streaming in its entirety on Disney+.

“The Book of Boba Fett” is half-hearted attempt to give new life to legacy character

March 1, 2022
Couples at Hayes

Valentine’s Day Series: Get to know couples at Hayes

February 14, 2022
Tara (Jenna Ortega) reacts in horror as she receives a phone call from serial killer Ghostface in Scream (2022). The film is now playing in theaters.

‘Scream (2022)’ marks a return to brilliant meta form for the franchise

February 9, 2022
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.

Seniors handle the stress of college decisions

February 9, 2022
Dr. Randall Mindy (DiCaprio) and Kate Dibiasky (Lawrence) find themselves in awe at how casually the president treats the prospect of extinction in Dont Look Up. The film is now available to stream on Netflix.

‘Don’t Look Up’ is scattershot, lazy satire that misses impact

January 28, 2022
A man watches his television, clearly very bored. This reflects the feeling that many people have now while watching award shows, and is a key reason why they are losing relevance.

Opinion: If award shows do not evolve, it is time for them to fade away

January 25, 2022
Doctor Strange attempts to make the world forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is now playing in theaters.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” combines fan service and heart to produce greatest Spidey film to date

January 3, 2022
A backpack sits a classroom with a yellow hall pass on top of it. The yellow passes are one of many changes being instituted at Hayes to solve disciplinary issues.

Hayes rallies together to sort out disciplinary issues

December 21, 2021
Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz) educates several children from the village about the Madrigal family history in Encanto. The film is now playing in theaters.

“Encanto” is yet another enchanting addition to Disney’s catalogue

December 3, 2021
An AP Calculus BC test asks students to answer a variety of free response questions. Teachers at Hayes may choose to give semester assessments like this, or they can get creative with their assessments.

Hayes postpones the return of midterm & final exams

November 19, 2021
Sersi (Gemma Chan) and Ikaris (Richard Madden) share an embrace in Marvels Eternals. The film is now in theaters everywhere.

‘Eternals’ is ambitious superhero epic that doesn’t quite hit the target

November 11, 2021
Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and Lady Jessica Atreides (Rebecca Ferguson) look across the desert planet of Arrakis in Dune. The film is now playing in theaters, and available to stream on HBO Max.

‘Dune’ is breathtaking but incomplete sci-fi epic

November 1, 2021
The replaced sink sits in a girls bathroom. The sink was one of the items stolen in September due to the devious lick TikTok trend.

Hayes navigates rise in dangerous TikTok trends

October 13, 2021
Tom Hardy stars in the new release Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The film lit up the box office during its opening weekend, bringing in $90 million domestically.

Opinion: The film industry must be more willing to ditch theaters long-term

October 13, 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

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
Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) share a moment in their new home. WandaVision is now available to stream 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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