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The American Red Cross set up the blood drive in the Hayes auxiliary gym, and students participate in donating blood.
American Red Cross involves students in donating blood
Ohio weather has been drastically different this year, shown in many winter storms.
How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function
The Dance Through the Decades is held again in 2025, with hopes of gaining significant attendance.
Dance Through the Decades returns for another year
Students in the Career Opportunities class learn about robotics in one of their modules.
An introduction to the Pathways program
Third place winner, junior Jaylin Walker, for her ceramics piece "Frog Bath."
Students’ art gets recognized in Arts Castle show
The Pacers celebrate after Sophomore Owen Willis scored the first goal of the season.
Boys’ lacrosse falls to Pickerington North
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
The team huddles together before the start of the game.
Boys’ basketball team looks toward another deep tournament run
Both the cheerleaders and basketball seniors pose for an image.
Boys’ basketball and cheerleaders celebrate Senior Night
Tate McRae's latest album perfectly showcases her growth as an artist since her debut in 2017.
Tate McRae brings vulnerability and bold growth in her latest album ‘So Close to What’
Released on March 7, 2025, "Mayhem" is the 7th album of singer and actress Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga continues her record-breaking career with ‘Mayhem’
"Heart Eyes" is a thrilling slasher movie filmed with a whole lot of love.
‘Heart Eyes’ proves that romance is not dead
"Under the Same Stars" is a skillfully handled story of emotion and the human dedication to good.
‘Under the Same Stars’ is slightly muddled story of resistance
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
A refresher of some of the rights that students have here at Hayes.
Know your student rights
A year has passed since Academic Options and the no-phone policy have been implemented.
Reflecting on a year with AO and the cell phone policy
Pacer the Tracer helps get the crowd excited.
Spring athletics kick off with Pacer Fest
The police department and Hatcher finish their presentation on teen drug use and gave many solutions to it for parents.
Hidden in Plain Sight provides parent resources about teen drug use
Hayes' music ensembles prepare for their OMEA District/Large Group Contests.
The music department hopes for a full sweep of superior ratings at OMEA contest
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
Electric cars have been losing personality over the years. They have become more ugly and overly-futuristic as years pass.
Opinion: Electric cars lack design appeal
Hybristophilia is an attraction to those who commit crimes, ranging from petty theft to even murder.
Opinion: The fictionalization of serial killers can lead to dangerous infatuation
With the recent victory of President-Elect Donald Trump, the Democratic party is left figuring out what's next.
Historically Speaking: the grassroots success of the Democratic Party
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign failed to win her the presidency, but she was not the first.
Historically Speaking: The VPs who could(n’t)
Talisman Tunes ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
Talisman Tunes ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 12 ft Julia Foley
Talisman Tunes Ep 12 ft Julia Foley
Talisman Talks #10 - Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp
Talisman Talks #10 – Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Y-Ball teams wrap up their season
Talisman Tunes Ep 11 ft Abby Stahl
Talisman Tunes Ep 11 ft Abby Stahl
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The Talisman
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Tara (Jenna Ortega) reacts in horror as she receives a phone call from serial killer Ghostface in "Scream (2022)." The film is now playing in theaters.

‘Scream (2022)’ marks a return to brilliant meta form for the franchise

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief • February 9, 2022

It’s requel time. “Scream (2022)” is the first new installment in the franchise in 11 years, and features returning cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette as well as new faces...

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A man watches his television, clearly very bored. This reflects the feeling that many people have now while watching award shows, and is a key reason why they are losing relevance.

Opinion: If award shows do not evolve, it is time for them to fade away

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2022

It’s time to let old things die. The relevancy of award shows has been questioned for a long while now. Amid many controversies like the criticism of a lack of diversity (#OscarsSoWhite) or issues with...

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Christmas classics hold a place in the hearts of our teachers and many others

Your Hayes teachers favorite classic Christmas movies

Mikalah Kostalas, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021

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2021 Grammy Highlights

2021 Grammy Highlights

Marissa Dulay, Staff Writer • April 20, 2021
Missed the Grammys? Check out this graphic of must-see awards and performances.
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Students give their predictions for 2021 GRAMMYs

Students give their predictions for 2021 GRAMMYs

Marissa Dulay, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021
The 2021 GRAMMYs will air on Sunday, March 14. Here's who the nominees are for several categories and who Hayes students think will win.
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podcast recommendations

12 podcasts to listen to right now

Brynn McGrail, Managing Editor • March 5, 2021

Podcasts are great for learning or just being entertained. And there’s a podcast out there for everyone. But there are just so many, so here are some of my highly approved, top-pick shows. You may not...

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Welcome to Jacksonville!

Welcome to Jacksonville!

Jackson Collins, Director of Visuals • February 19, 2021
Welcome to Jacksonville! is a repeating comic strip created by Talisman staff member Jackson Collins.
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Gardner (Foxx) and 22 (Fey) gaze upon Earth from "The Great Ahead."

‘Soul’ is brilliant effort from Pixar that brings studio back to its best

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2021

What is your purpose? This is the question posed by Pixar’s latest animated feature “Soul," directed by Pete Docter, and starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Pixar has long been known as a studio whose...

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Albums to check out this month

Albums to check out this month

Hylah Phillips, Staff Writer • December 30, 2020
Need some new music? Here are a few ideas for albums to check out.
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Fashion trends to watch for this winter

Fashion trends to watch for this winter

Teagan Knutson, Photographer • December 26, 2020
Could your wardrobe could use a little inspiration? Check out these fashion trends.
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Alex Trebek at 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards.

In memory of Alex Trebek

Maddie Wells, Staff Writer • December 22, 2020
Alex Trebek's death last month made headlines worldwide. Here's a look at some of his major accomplishments.
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Holiday gift ideas

Holiday gift ideas

Teagan Knutson, Photographer • December 22, 2020
No clue what to buy for your favorite student? Check out this interactive graphic for some fun ideas.
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