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Freshman Reid Stultz avoids the defender to get to the goal.
Hayes hosts 10th annual House Games
The Beautification Committee starts off April with new window art.
The Beautification Committee continues to expand their efforts throughout the scho…
The seniors pose for a picture together on Senior Night.
A look into softball’s 4th consecutive OCC win
A number of Hayes juniors are set to graduate early.
Hayes makes arrangements for several juniors to graduate early
The new EE leaders Ella McMahon, Graham Hursey, Gavin Graham, and Cash Farahay pose for a picture.
Proud to be a Pacer: a look into the future EE
Talisman visits the OSMA State Convention
Talisman visits the OSMA State Convention
Update on the girls' lacrosse team
Update on the girls’ lacrosse team
The seniors pose for a picture together on Senior Night.
Softball drops a game on senior night to Hilliard Darby
A quick rundown of how the track team operates
A quick rundown of how the track team operates
The Pacers celebrate the teams first OCC championship in team history.
Baseball beats Westland on senior night to secure first OCC championship in team history
The team huddles together after a set.
Boys’ volleyball wins 3-0 against Grandview on senior night
This year's Winter Guard was named the champion of their circuit.
Reminiscing Winter Guard’s successful season with new director
Visuals in "Project Hail Mary" makes it one of the most captivating movies of the year.
“Project Hail Mary” is a masterclass in visual effects and emotional storytelling
Often when movies are leaked, the losses are directed to the creatives, rather than the company.
Opinion: Leaking movies doesn’t hurt anyone but the animators
New music recommendations for summer.
The Pacer Playlist: May edit
"The Great Divide" continues to carry the energy that brought Noah Kahan to fame.
“The Great Divide” is a beautiful work in Noah Kahan’s distinct style
2026 has come with a lot of achievements and releases from the K-pop industry
2026 is aiming to be a big year for the k-pop industry
Sophomore Xander Howard touches paddles with his teammate after scoring a point.
Fulton Creek wins House Cup on 10th year of annual event
Talisman brings in new leadership for the 2026-2027 school year.
Talisman welcomes new leadership for next year
Freshman Matt Wolfe and Intervention Specialist Rebecca Saunders roll the paper cart to their next stop.
Special Ed teachers at Hayes are going above and beyond
Students are having increased troubles in the classroom due to attention span issues.
Students grapple with attention span issues
An infographic about scholarship opportunities that are a little unusual and may be unknown.
Scholarship opportunities
A survey was taken to gauge the AP students' feelings and confidence regarding their recent performances on the national CollegeBoard exams.
AP Exam Census Survey
Senior Kate Shipp participates in many activities such as Morgan’s Message and Talisman.
26 for ’26: Kate Shipp
The cast of "Legally Blonde the Musical" dances during the song "What You Want."
Opinion: Actors in the musical should receive a gym credit
Problems with ignorance about cultures should not be met with agression.
Opinion: the conflicts around cultural diversity need to be stopped on both sides
College board charges students for wanting to succeed in their academics.
Opinion: College Board is less of a non-profit and more of a monopoly
Instead of buying entirely new products, some turn to refilling old containers to reduce waste.
Opinion: More U.S. communities, including Delaware, need no-waste stores
Smaller reptiles are often mistreated because they aren't considered very exotic pets.
Opinion: Small reptiles should be treated as the exotic animals they are
The concept of AI taking care of cybersecurity is a good one, but it still needs some work.
Opinion: AI’s role in Cybersecurity needs some more time in the oven
Talisman's broadcast team looks back on the year
Talisman’s broadcast team looks back on the year
How the Student Advisory Board is working to help the school
How the Student Advisory Board is working to help the school
Talisman visits the OSMA State Convention
Talisman visits the OSMA State Convention
Update on the girls' lacrosse team
Update on the girls’ lacrosse team
Talisman's seniors discuss plans after high school
Talisman’s seniors discuss plans after high school
Inside the mind: Talisman Staff 2025-2026
Inside the mind: Talisman Staff 2025-2026
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Mikalah Kostalas

Mikalah Kostalas, Staff Writer

Mikalah Kostalas (she/her) is a junior at Hayes. This will be her first year on staff. She is also a part of the varsity cheer team. In her free time she enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.

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