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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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Art of Andrew Bourget at school, Sophia Hance sick in bed. Art by Jackson Collins.

Students should be allowed the choice to return to hybrid learning

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor February 6, 2021

NOTE: This story is part of a Point/Counterpoint Opinion. Follow this link to see the other side! While the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be overstated, the following of safety guidelines...

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scheduling board

Hayes administration creates 2021-22 school schedule despite pandemic uncertainty

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2021

Although many factors regarding the Covid-19 pandemic are still up in the air, Hayes is moving forward with a plan for next school year. In a perfect world, students will be able to return to school as...

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Mackenzie Collett (far right) discusses a student report on the online learning method done district-wide in the winter. The board met on January 4 to discuss plans for returning back to school.

Student board member impacts district decisions on Covid safety

Brynn McGrail, Managing Editor January 28, 2021

The student representative position on the school board is unique on its own, but with a year that’s completely unlike all other precedents, Mackenzie Collett has stepped up to the responsibilities. Students...

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custodian sanitizes a cafeteria table

Delaware school district implements new cleaning protocols amid pandemic

Kasey Wells and Olivia O'Rourke January 20, 2021

Due to the pandemic, the Delaware City School District has made multiple changes to custodial procedures and workload in order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 among students and staff. “The biggest...

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Members of Hayes Cinematics work on individual projects in the video production computer lab.  Covid-19 restrictions have prevented students from collaborating in groups like they have in previous years.

Hayes Cinematics class pushes through Covid-19 restrictions

Elizabeth Atanosian and Danica Davelli January 15, 2021

The Hayes Cinematics class, formerly known as D-Town, is working to alter their curriculum in order to cope with the rules put in place for Covid-19. One of the biggest changes this year is the size of...

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2020 Timeline: A year in review

2020 Timeline: A year in review

Marissa Dulay, Staff Writer January 2, 2021
2020 was a year like none other. Here's a look back at some newsworthy moments.
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Shift to online learning has impact on art classes

Harley Barnhart, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, all classes at Hayes High School were moved to online instead of in person between Thanksgiving and January 8. Although this was a necessary precaution, some...

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Amatos storefront

Local businesses adapt to Covid-19 restrictions

Maddie Wells, Staff Writer December 27, 2020

As Covid-19 continued to spread, Governor Mike DeWine had talked about potentially putting Ohio on another lockdown if the number of cases didn't slow down. There hasn’t been any lockdown as of right...

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Collage of all of the interviewees for the story

Willow Brook residents share holiday memories

Brynn McGrail and Andrew Bourget December 24, 2020
As COVID-19 evolves and impacts everyone’s lives, residents in nursing homes and senior living have been hit hard from the beginning. Consequently, places like the Willow Brook Christian Villages have been placed in isolation. Brynn is a server in the Courtyard Restaurant and knows the joy that fills the residents when they share their stories and memories. She and Andrew understand the importance of being able to share these stories and wanted to create a project where residents can feel listened to and connected with their memories of cherished holidays that look different from the ones they will be experiencing this year.
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Greeters at Kohls are required to count everyone who walks in and out of the store. This year, stores are operating at reduced capacity, some as low as 20 percent.

Retailers face unique Black Friday challenges due to Covid

Nicholis Emmons, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

In addition to taking away sports seasons, vacations, and summer, Covid-19 made sure to leave its mark on Black Friday this year. U.S. retailers made significant changes to take precautions for the virus,...

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Juniors across Ohio will be taking the ACT on March 9 as part of the state-funded testing initiative.  The test day will look a little different this year due to the pandemic, though.

Covid-19 prompts changes to ACT requirements

Morgan Johns, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

The ACT test, which is taken by every junior in Ohio during the spring and repeatedly for many seniors, may now see changes due to Covid. The pandemic has caused many of the scheduled ACT tests to be...

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Student opinions on the December online learning period

Student opinions on the December online learning period

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2020
Recently, students attending hybrid classes were transferred to all- online classes. However, did the transition to online go as smoothly as the school board had hoped?
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