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A school stands, near bursting, with a soft drink in hand labeled More Students. Some wonder if Hayes is at its bursting point.
Hayes administration responds to school’s overcrowding
Samantha Myers, Emily Ward and Brynna Pauley smile together for a selfie at last year’s homecoming dance.
Homecoming crash course
Claire Artemus and Presley Christopher are overjoyed after qualifying for BPA Nationals at the State competition.
Hayes and DACC students compete in BPA Nationals in Anaheim, California
Multiple phones sit on a table with the Tiktok app pulled up. Tiktok has been a hot debate topic in politics recently
States debate TikTok restrictions amid privacy concerns
Hayes Principal Ric Stranges stands holding two of his newly released books.
Principal Ric Stranges aims to tell the story of Hayes with new books
Russell scores a touchdown late in the 4th quarter to give the Pacers the lead.
Football wins in a thriller against Big Walnut 38-31
NFL set to kick off 104th season, starting with Lions vs. Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
NFL 2023 Preview: League is back for 104th year
Carter Sims and Collin Crisp discuss the state of sports at Hayes.
The Back Page podcast, Episode 2
Jermaine Dukes helmet collides with a defender during the Mount Vernon game.
Football takes win over Mount Vernon 42-0
Senior Mattie Furr goes to kill the ball during the home game again Big Walnut.
Girls’ volleyball hosts Big Walnut
Seniors advice to incoming freshmen
Seniors’ advice to incoming freshmen
Foo Fighters release new album But Here We Are in memorium of late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Musical therapy for mourning souls: how Foo Fighters’ new album captures the essence of grief
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
Hoziers third studio album Unreal Unearth was released on August 18, 2023.
Hozier’s long-awaited album ‘Unreal Unearth’ shares a bewitching outlook on love
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
A florists display at the farmers market.
The Delaware farmers’ market: Bringing attention to small businesses
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
City Hall sits with spring decorations from local stores.
Spring in Delaware
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Ceramic statuette made by Junior Cooper Goble.
Student-created art at Hayes
President Joe Biden in the form of the Dark Brandon meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Bidens new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagans Reaganomics policies.
Reaganomics: Why we’re still picking up the pieces
WGA union members hold the picket line on a sunny day in Los Angeles, California.
Editorial: Our stance on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes
The hypocrisy in much of conservative media is interconnected between different pundits all working toward the same goal of spreading disinformation.
Revealing the hypocrisy: Tucker Carlson, Steven Crowder, and the influence of toxic media figures
Many grocery stores in the U.S. lack adequate stock of fresh foods.
Food Deserts: Let’s Do Something About It
Opinion: Year-round school isnt beneficial for students
Opinion: Year-round school isn’t beneficial for students
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 - Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 – Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
Fall Sports Preview
Fall Sports Preview
Podcast hosts Brady Kaasa and Grant LaMar talk with cheerleaders Mia Bates & Mia Sosa.
Talisman Talks Season 2, Episode 4: Mia Bates & Mia Sosa
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
Couples at Hayes

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

Noah Sparkman and Kristen Smith
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
Photo of plastic bin with state tests in it prepared

State testing process adapts to Covid-19 restrictions

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
scheduling board

Hayes administration creates 2021-22 school schedule despite pandemic uncertainty

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2021

Delaware City Schools opts to go online until January 4

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
Example of a proficiency scale being tested in a physical science class.

Hayes looks to implement new learning initiatives

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2020
still from the movie Trial of Chicago 7

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

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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?

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2020
One of the courts used in the NBA Restart bubble.

NBA restart poses new challenges for players

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
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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