PETA March 2025
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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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A family watches the parade go by.

Delaware begins holiday season with annual parade

Sidnee Stanley, Photographer • December 6, 2022

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Traditional foods and drinks such as fruits, pan de muerto, and alcohol sit on an ofrenda.

How Día de los Muertos was celebrated in central Ohio

Sidnee Stanley, Photographer • November 2, 2022

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A popular mask seen many times throughout the night.

The costumes and festivities of Halloween 2022

Sidnee Stanley, Photographer • November 1, 2022

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Sophomore Lainie Rafey and her sisters on Christmas morning.

Staff and students share about their holiday traditions

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • December 10, 2021

When thinking of the holiday season, most Americans think about the plethora of Christmas lights or going shopping for gifts to put under the Christmas tree. While many families follow these more classic...

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Stone & Sparrow storefront decorated for the holidays.

Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • December 1, 2021

Gifts for the holiday lovers Christmas Ornaments: The perfect gift for anyone who loves Christmas sentiments. The ornaments pictured in image one can be found at Stone & Sparrow. The Christmas...

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El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated from October 31-November 2.

A guide to El Día de los Muertos

Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
El Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico and is celebrated November 1 and 2. Here's a look at a few traditions of this holiday.
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Quiz: Which Valentine's Day present are you?

Quiz: Which Valentine’s Day present are you?

Harley Barnhart and Marissa Dulay • February 17, 2021

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A visual guide to the Lunar New Year

A visual guide to the Lunar New Year

Amanda Stevens, Staff Writer • February 4, 2021
Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival is determined by the lunar calendar and is celebrated in many Asian countries. Here's a look at how different cultures celebrate.
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