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Even though most of the Houses have their own official social media accounts, many students have been creating unofficial Barstool accounts as well.
Students take House to social media
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
Laiha Slaytaon, a 2019 graduate of Hayes, suffered second- and third-degree burns on over 90% of her body while trying to rescue her dog from a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park on Oct. 4.
Community rallies around family of Laiha Slayton
Sophomore Lillianne Murrell works in John Scotts video editing class.
Cell phone use contributes to a decline in grades
The Delaware City School district will be having elections for 3 school board members on November 2.
Meet the candidates for Delaware’s Board of Education
Bracelets made by Sammy Delong, from her business Sammy Makes Earrings.
Recent Hayes alumni start small businesses
Lehman poses with his bicycle at the top of a hill.
Lehman continues to pursue love of biking
Senior Master Sergeant Manley teaches his first period AFJROTC class to students from throughout Delaware County.
Senior Master Sergeant Manley makes plans for life after retirement
Jason White and Kaeden Ransom
Student Opinions on House
While many individuals think they can multitask successfully, research shows that doing any activities concurrently results in lost productivity.
The science of multitasking: why frequent phone usage during class is incompatible with learning
The newest Abba album, Voyage, released 40 years after their previous album
Abba comes back with a mediocre album
Senior Katie Hejmanowski and their brother, freshman Nick Hejmanowski make pies at their great grandma’s house on pie day.
Students share about Thanksgiving traditions
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
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
Students and teachers tattoos from Hayes. The tattoos all have different meanings
The story behind the ink: why teachers and students at Hayes got their tattoos
Jesse Burris
Hayes boys’ varsity basketball team defeats Buckeye Valley
The pressure of competing in a sport creates an unhealthy body image for many student athletes.
Aesthetic sports promote unhealthy body image and dangerous eating habits
Columbus Crew play Chicago Fire at home to finish their season. The team ended the season 9th in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs.
Columbus Crew season in review: more than a missed playoff spot
Hayes Marching Band getting ready to enter the field.
Marching band receives superior rating at state competition
people playing sports
Delaware Hayes 2021 fall sports wrap up
Teenagers mental health, and their self confidence, is heavily impacted by the messages they receive at school.
Opinion: Students’ self confidence is vital to overall health
Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.
School start times should match teens’ sleep cycles
SiriusXM has made a new radio station called TikTok radio to capitalize on the popularity of the app.
Opinion: SiriusXM’s launch of TikTok radio station is a smart move
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
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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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
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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