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Students phones placed in the phone jail following Ohio's new law.
Ohio legislature strengthens phone ban
New signage and decorations have been added to the LRC this year.
Hayes library makes changes for the new school year
Save the date for fall events
Save the date for fall events
Blue Angel #5 reaches Mach 1.
The Blue Angels bring their show tricks to Columbus
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Senior Colin Waselko prepares to make the save.
Boys’ soccer beats Kilbourne in 2-1 victory
Seniors Maximo Morales and Zack Sanson watch as their pairings finish putting.
Boys’ golf loses match against Desales
Senior Lizzy Gould celebrates with her team after a point.
Girls’ volleyball loses in close match-up against Worthington Kilbourne
Seniors Ty Huff and Isaac Isenbarger and Junior Owen Marsch watch from the sideline.
Boys’ soccer falls short to Big Walnut
Hayes captains go to the coin toss.
Football loses Week 1 to Buckeye Valley
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Summer Blockbusters
Summer Blockbusters
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
Senior Chloe Titus is involved in activities such as cross country and Young Life.
26 for ’26: Chloe Titus
New art teacher Whitney Farrell helps a student with an assignment.
Whitney Farrell joins art department at Hayes
These are just some of the best options for the colleges that offer some key majors.
Best colleges for top majors
The new age of milk
The new age of milk
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Roblox continues to ignore users' complaints to focus on making as much money as they can.
Opinion: Roblox administration puts profit over protection
The school’s walls have a large amount of bare space that would benefit from student art.
Opinion: The school should have more art on the walls
Spotify's policies on AI-generated music are increasing distrust with users.
Opinion: Spotify needs to revise its policies on AI music generation
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
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Talisman Talks #3 Ft. Carson Stroupe, Zach Sanson, Carter Lycans, and Anthony Koloff
Talisman Talks #3 Ft. Carson Stroupe, Zach Sanson, Carter Lycans, and Anthony Koloff
Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
Talisman Talks #2 Ft. Kensie Cudia, & Madison Manwaring
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
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

The Talisman
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Xyon Gavula

Xyon Gavula, Artist

Xyon Gavula (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his second year on staff. He is involved in Hayes Players, Symphonic Choir, and Marching band as a color guard member. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games with friends and creating art while listening to music.

All content by Xyon Gavula
The school’s walls have a large amount of bare space that would benefit from student art.

[Photo] Opinion: The school should have more art on the walls

Lilly Ethridge, Staff Writer
September 11, 2025
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer
May 23, 2025
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.

[Photo] Opinion: The value of government sims in education

Brody Counts, Staff Writer
May 23, 2025
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.

Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1

Lillian Olszewski and Xyon Gavula
May 5, 2025
On April 11, Hayes held their annual Prom for juniors and seniors hosted by StuCo.

[Photo] A Night in Paris: Prom and student council

Vivian Kumpf, Managing Editor
April 30, 2025
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.

[Photo] Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
March 18, 2025
What to know about the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.

[Photo] Recap of the 82nd annual Golden Globes

Avery Ballone, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025
For seniors hoping to pay for their college education with scholarships, the time to apply is now.

[Photo] Time to apply: What to know about scholarships

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor
February 12, 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign failed to win her the presidency, but she was not the first.

[Photo] Historically Speaking: The VPs who could(n’t)

Brody Counts, Staff Writer
January 30, 2025
Following the 2024 Presidential Election, queer youth are found worried for their safety in the future and there are resources available to help.

[Photo] LGBTQ+ community connections following election

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2025
The school’s mid-year winter House Games competition, the Ice Games, is scheduled for Dec. 18.

[Photo] Anticipation leads up to Ice Games

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2024
This year, the theater program is putting on "Clue" for their winter play. The show dates are December 6 and 7.

[Photo] ‘Clue’ brought to life by the Delaware Hayes Thespians

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2024
Kinetic Games released their next major update for Phasmophobia on Oct. 28 which included their 2024 Halloween Event called Blood Moon Rising.

A ghost hunter’s look into the “Phasmophobia” Crimson Eye update

Xyon Gavula, Artist
November 20, 2024
Political propaganda constantly spreads misinformation about puberty blockers and it has become very harmful.

[Photo] Opinion: Stop the demonization of puberty blockers

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2024
Willis and Hildegard enlist the help of some friends on their quest to get their town ready for Halloween.

Coffin Chronicles 2: Pumpkins and Spiderwebs

Xyon Gavula, Artist
October 23, 2024
The first installment of the Coffin Chronicles introduces the story of Willis and his friend Hildegard.

Coffin Chronicles 1: Fall

Xyon Gavula, Artist
September 24, 2024
Social media has negatively normalized mental illness online.

[Photo] Opinion: The negative normalization of mental illness online

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief
August 29, 2024
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