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Have a great summer!
Have a great summer!
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Cadets from Delaware Hayes AFJROTC detachment OH-012 receive a briefing during a curriculum in action trip to Mansfield, Ohio. During the trip, cadets visited the 179th Air National Guard cyberspace wing, alongside the Ohio State Reformatory.
OH-012 Cadets spread their wings for Curriculum in Action trip
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
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
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
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
Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
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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Sophie Hance

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief

Sophie Hance is a senior at Hayes High School and is a second year member of the staff. She is also a part of the Hayes girls’ lacrosse team.

All content by Sophie Hance
Freshman Grant Lamar waits for his opponent to serve the ball.

Boys’ tennis vs. Dublin Scioto on 5/11

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
Sophie Hance

Thoughts from a senior: A new version of you

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2021
Human trafficking on the rise in Ohio

Human trafficking on the rise in Ohio

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2021
Temporary space at CVS for administering the Covid vaccine.

[Photo] Some Hayes teachers experience side effects from Covid-19 vaccine

Morgan Johns, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
Best "so bad, it's good" movies

Best “so bad, it’s good” movies

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2021

Podcast: How TV shows are connected through cross overs

Teagan Knutson, Sophie Hance, and Jackson Collins
March 16, 2021
Two students participate in the protest on March 9, which was held in response to the Board of Education's decision to remain in a hybrid learning model for the rest of the year.

Parents protest over schools staying hybrid

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
Georgia leaping

Hayes gymnastics team finishes season

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2021
‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before:’ Another crappy sequel

‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before:’ Another crappy sequel

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2021
Many NFL teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, added symbols or text to team uniforms in 2020 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and ending systemic racism.

Black Lives Matter reaches a wider audience through sports

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
Art of Andrew Bourget at school, Sophia Hance sick in bed. Art by Jackson Collins.

Returning to school is asking for an increase in Covid cases

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2021
Wrestling coach NAME supports and watches his team from the sidelines. NAME congratulates his team whether they win or not.

Girls’ wrestling team faces Olentangy Orange

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2021
Student opinions on the December online learning period

Student opinions on the December online learning period

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
plant-based meat display at the grocery store

Opinion: Cultured and plant based meats will reduce emissions from the meat industry

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
CVS temporary medical facilities

[Photo] Multiple Covid-19 vaccines show promise while pandemic still rages

Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020
A brief history of Christmas cookies

A brief history of Christmas cookies

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2020
Strand movie theatre marquis

Opinion: Movie theaters are breeding ground for Covid

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
Volleyball photo of high five

Girl’s volleyball wraps up season against Hilliard Bradley

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2020
TikTok opinion art

TikTok is a beneficial app for people trying to express themselves

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Graphic of the science behind masks

The science behind masks

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2020
Ohio's reopening schedule

Ohio’s reopening schedule

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020
5 ways to stay active during Quarantine

5 ways to stay active during Quarantine

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2020

Student Spotlight: AP Students

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020

It’s holiday season and there’s more than just Christmas

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019
Tom Sampson smiles next to the table he helped to create.

Tom’s Table provides leftover food to students after school

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019

Hayes students take summer trip to Ecuador

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
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