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Houses compete in Ice Games
Houses compete in Ice Games
The school’s mid-year winter House Games competition, the Ice Games, is scheduled for Dec. 18.
Anticipation leads up to Ice Games
Hayes Players Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Winds & Brass join Symphonic Choir on stage for Hallelujah Chorus.
Choirs perform in annual holiday concert
Fowles conducts the Hayes Symphonic Band during their playing of "Minor Alterations: Christmas Through The Looking Glass."
Bands from across district participate in the All-City Band Concert
Students from this year's NASA App Development Challenge team work together to put the finishing touches on this year's submission.
NASA App Development Team prepares for project submission
The College Football National Championship will be held January 20 in Atlanta, Georgia.
College Football Playoff Preview
Pacer swimmers support their teammates during the diving portion of the meet.
Boys and girls swim takes on Marysville during Senior Day
Girls' basketball takes down the Wildcats of Davidson
Girls’ basketball takes down the Wildcats of Davidson
Elise Buckerfield walks with her family during the 2024 Lady Pacers Soccer senior day.
Lady Pacer Elise Buckerfield shares her experience as a student athlete
2024 Athlete Profile - Chaz Sakala
2024 Athlete Profile – Chaz Sakala
Moana 2 is a beautiful disaster, featuring new characters without much development.
Moana 2 is just another movie Disney is using to stay afloat
"The Accident" was released on Nov. 29 and is the indie duo's seventh album.
‘Good Morning’s’ style shines through in new album
Hazel Hayes' sophomore novel "Better by Far" touches on hard topics of toxic love, heartbreak and grief in unique ways.
‘Better by Far’ flawlessly articulates loss and recovery
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leans against the trunk of a 1987 Buick Grand National Experimental, also known as the GNX, which calls back to the title of the album.
‘GNX:’ More than just a hip-hop album
"Wicked" was a beautiful rendition of the beloved Broadway show.
‘Wicked’ was a relief to musical lovers
Combo 2 dancers line up together.
PADC performs holiday show for charity
Get to know the Talisman students' favorite holiday traditions.
Talisman staff’s holiday favorites
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presents the 2024 Wildlights.
Columbus Zoo Wildlights
The tree in front of Amatos' Woodfired Pizza is lit as part of an annual tradition in downtown Delaware.
Community celebrates holiday traditions at First Friday
The Hayes Food Pantry is always accepting donations. Students who are interested in utilizing the Pantry should talk with their counselor.
Food drives work to address hunger issues
A different and cheaper, but no less caring, way to get gifts for others.
Opinion: Ways to spend less during the holidays
What if the Soviet Union won the Space Race?
Opinion: The beauty and danger of alternate history
According to a survey of over 440 students at Hayes, 9 in 10 students believe school starts too early.
Opinion: Sleep deprivation at Hayes isn’t the students’ fault
Political propaganda constantly spreads misinformation about puberty blockers and it has become very harmful.
Opinion: Stop the demonization of puberty blockers
RFK Jr.'s political, medical and environmental beliefs don't benefit the people of the U.S.
Opinion: RFK Jr. is a plague on U.S. politics
Talisman Tunes Ep 8 Ft Ben Feller
Talisman Tunes Ep 8 Ft Ben Feller
Winter sports seasons kick off at Hayes
Winter sports seasons kick off at Hayes
The topic for Craft Corner #3 is Day of the Dead.
Craft Corner #3 Featuring Alyssa Petsche
2024 Athlete Profile - Chaz Sakala
2024 Athlete Profile – Chaz Sakala
Talisman Talks #6 - Kyle Sanson
Talisman Talks #6 – Kyle Sanson
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Grace Metz

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief

Grace Metz (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her second year on staff. She is involved with the central Ohio creative writing scene. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, volunteering in her community, and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Grace Metz
Computer science should be accessible for all and integrated with both the humanities and social sciences.

Opinion: Computer science education needs a major update

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2024
Next year's Hayes Talisman editorial board (Left-Right): Natalie Heckert, Abby Stahl, Izzy Kelly, Dre Nelson, Mia Saksa and Ava Vogel.

Meet our new 2024-2025 editorial board

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2024
AFJROTC cadets Nathan LaPat, Angelys Gonzalez-Rieatra, Mark Cochran and Emma Kranhouse practice drill routines in the aux gym. The program is starting new recruiting initiatives in order to avoid shutdown.

AFJROTC program risks shutdown; new initiative aims to bolster numbers

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
April 11, 2024
2024 Creative Writing Showcase

2024 Creative Writing Showcase

Grace Metz and Natalie Heckert
April 5, 2024
The new 2024-25 FAFSA form has posed some issues for those currently undergoing the college search process.

FAFSA changes shake up college plans

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2024
The new FAFSA's rollout issues caused more than headaches for both students and institutions.

Opinion: How the new FAFSA fumbled

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2024
The Rowland Center is the newest addition to the Hayes building, yet maintenance issues have sparked conversations about overcrowding and resource management.

Rowland center maintenance issues start conversation about overcrowding, resources

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
January 5, 2024
Former principal Ric Stranges hugs senior Chase McMahon during his final walk as principal.

Stranges leaves Delaware, Reeder to take principal position

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
January 4, 2024
Israel has engaged in a month-long conflict with Palestine, causing division between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli students in the United States and other countries.

Israel-Palestine conflict spurs discussions at home

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2023
College Board’s history of inaccessibility to districts serving majority minority schools continues to permeate today’s AP classes.

Opinion: AP classes are built for the white and wealthy

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2023
Members of the Anderson family stand around a booth at Delaware's First Friday event, intending to raise awareness for the rare liver disease PFIC.

Hayes student itches for a cure

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2023
The rise of ChatGPT is one of the newest developments in the race for AI advancement.

Opinion: AI won’t end the world

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2023
An issue one yard sign sits in a yard. The vote on issue one caused a range of reactions among different parties and political affiliations.

Delaware reacts to Ohio Issue One vote

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2023
President Joe Biden in the form of the "Dark Brandon" meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Biden's new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagan's "Reaganomics" policies.

Reaganomics: Why we’re still picking up the pieces

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
September 5, 2023
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

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 22, 2023
Child laborers during the early 1900s movements for workers' rights hold picket signs in protest. Recently, there is a concerning movement advocating for the loosening of child labor laws in the U.S.

Opinion: Yes, child labor is a bad thing

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2023
A derailed Norfolk Southern train car sits in a clearing along Curve Road. Investigations into the incident are currently underway.

Norfolk Southern train derails along Curve Road, causes headache for officials

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2023
A PSAT practice test packet sits on a desk. The legitimacy of the SAT test has been called into question in recent years due to its rocky past.

Opinion: It’s time to ditch the SAT

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2023
Neal Shusterman speaks to a group of students at Hayes High School. The author visited despite debates over school library books just a few days prior.

Author Neal Shusterman visits Delaware City Schools despite book banning controversy

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2023
Hayes High School's most recent renovations, intended to decrease the presence of mold throughout the building, included the retooling of water pipes with new insulative material.

DCS officials work to rectify summer mold growth

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2023
School lunches have had a decline in nutritional value over the past few decades.

Opinion: School lunches, sponsored by Domino’s

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2023
Dylan Craft, Henry English and Ryan Phillips play at the 2022 Hayes High School Talent Show. Their band is named "The Idle Mind."

Let’s get the band back together: Student bands at Hayes

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2022
Several screenshots of Tweets made by Elon Musk, including a poll to reinstate former President Trump on the app and statements questioning Twitter's adherence to the First Amendment.

Opinion: Elon Musk and the chaos of a nebulous billionaire

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2022
"Gas" is an app where students can answer polls on their peers.

“Gas” app helps students connect in unique ways

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 29, 2022
People eating and talking together at Ciao Cafe.

1. Ciao Cafe

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
People drinking coffee and talking while sitting in Coffeeology.

3. Coffeeology

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The front counter at Fresh Start Café and Bakery in downtown Delaware.

2. Fresh Start

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The inside of Choffey's after they closed.

4. Choffey’s

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The bar where the baristas make the coffee and other drinks in Coffeeology.

The quest for Delaware’s best coffee shop

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2022
The Delaware pride festival marks the start of LGBTQ+ pride month in Delaware.

U.S. House moves to codify LGBTQ+ and interracial marriage

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2022
A poster for the 1936 film "Reefer Madness." The film contributed to public hysteria over Marijuana, many believing that the drug would cause insanity and violent tendencies.

Opinion: Really, medical marijuana isn’t that scary

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2022
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

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2022
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

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2022
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