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This spring, Hayes will proctor the SAT for all juniors after giving the ACT over the past several years.
Hayes makes switch from ACT to SAT for juniors
Junior Patrick Mosser stays focused while battling in the finals for Steamtown.
Houses battle for Mario Kart championship
The school board meets on select Mondays throughout the year at 6 p.m. at the Willis Education Center. The full meeting schedule is available online on the districts website.
Harris, McDaniel-Browning and Wiener win spots on school board
The Army Parking Spot is one of the closest parking spots in the student lot and is rewarded to a student who exhibits kindness.
Army parking spot rewards student kindness
A car with a trunk full of food pulls up to the next station.
The 2021 Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive
Junior Madelyn Francisco wears a crystal necklace at school.
Hayes students participate in crystal usage for spiritual and physical healing
Seniors pick diploma presenters.
Who did seniors at Hayes ask to present them their diploma?
Rachael Fox
Hayes welcomes student teachers to building
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.
Seniors: what’s next for the Class of 2022?
A Timeline of 2021
A Timeline of 2021
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
Doctor Strange attempts to make the world forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” combines fan service and heart to produce greatest Spidey film to date
Hayes staff and students share their 2022 goals and hopes for the new year.
New year, new goals for staff and students at Hayes in 2022
Christmas classics hold a place in the hearts of our teachers and many others
Your Hayes teachers favorite classic Christmas movies
Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz) educates several children from the village about the Madrigal family history in Encanto. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Encanto” is yet another enchanting addition to Disney’s catalogue
Boy swimming
Pacer swim team competes against Marysville Monarchs on senior night
Jamie Hake
Hayes girls’ wrestling team wins against Miami East
The Euclid Entourage student section gives the Boosters a sense of renewed energy and brings the community back together post lockdown. Photo taken and used with permission by Madi Frye.
Athletic Boosters refuel Pacer athletics after pandemic
The College Football Playoff kicks off on New Years Eve, and this years national champions will be determined on January 10, 2022.
College Football Playoff brings a refresh to the postseason
Girl throws bowling ball
Bowling team faces Worthington Kilbourne
postcards
Opinion: New Year’s resolutions should be taken out in the 2021 trash
Teenagers mental health, and their self confidence, is heavily impacted by the messages they receive at school.
Opinion: Students’ self confidence is vital to overall health
Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.
School start times should match teens’ sleep cycles
SiriusXM has made a new radio station called TikTok radio to capitalize on the popularity of the app.
Opinion: SiriusXM’s launch of TikTok radio station is a smart move
This map shows the percent of families in each state that can afford infant care. Of Ohio families, approximately 12% can afford infant care.
Opinion: it’s time to fix child care
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SiriusXM has made a new radio station called TikTok radio to capitalize on the popularity of the app.

Opinion: SiriusXM’s launch of TikTok radio station is a smart move

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer • October 19, 2021

All the songs that get stuck in your head from scrolling through TikTok are now all on one station. Instead of having to go through the trouble of finding all these new trendy songs, all you have to do...

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The replaced sink sits in a girls bathroom. The sink was one of the items stolen in September due to the devious lick TikTok trend.

Hayes navigates rise in dangerous TikTok trends

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief • October 13, 2021

During the last few months, there has been a flurry of TikToks promoting dangerous behavior in school. Those trends have found their way to Hayes. In September, videos went viral where students across...

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The new classification of being super straight makes light of the struggles LGBTQ+ individuals face when coming out.

Opinion: Why the term “super straight” is disrespectful

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer • April 13, 2021

“Super straight” is a term used by people who are only attracted to a person who identifies as their born gender. The term “super straight” has been used to show discrimination against transgender...

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Quiz: What TikTok trend are you?

Quiz: What TikTok trend are you?

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021
Take this quiz to find out which TikTok trend best applies to your social media style.
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Social media makes social engagement easier for some students

Social media makes social engagement easier for some students

Morgan Johns, Staff Writer • March 8, 2021

For some, social media is a communication platform that helps them feel more a part of their community and everyday life, but for others it's a way for them to stay informed with world and local events. Students...

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Closed caption use increasing on TikTok

Closed caption use increasing on TikTok

Teagan Knutson, Photographer • March 2, 2021

At 65 million downloads, TikTok has quickly become one of the most used social media platforms. With the introduction of text to speech on videos, closed captions are becoming more common. Creators captioning...

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Former president Trump banned on social media platforms

Former president Trump banned on social media platforms

Nicholis Emmons, Staff Writer • February 18, 2021

On January 6, 2021, people watched as the U.S. Capitol building was stormed and raided by supporters of former President Trump. This revolt rode on claims of a stolen and corrupted election, propelled...

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headphone with Instagram like notification

Social media plays a bigger role in music industry success

Brynn McGrail, Managing Editor • February 4, 2021

Over the past decade, the music and social media industries have both evolved tremendously, but they haven’t evolved separately. Like most things, social media has become an important tool for artists...

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movie poster of The Social Dilemma

‘The Social Dilemma’ warns of the threats of social media

Brynn McGrail, Managing Editor • December 4, 2020

It’s no news that social media is damaging to us and we all hear it frequently. Yet we continue to scroll without knowing why the damage can’t end. Selected for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival under...

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TikTok opinion art

Does the U.S. have the right to ban TikTok?

Nicholis Emmons, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020

NOTE: This story is part of a Point/Counterpoint Opinion. Check out this link to see the other side! On the surface, BytDance’s “TikTok” may seem like a completely normal social media app, similar...

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TikTok opinion art

TikTok is a beneficial app for people trying to express themselves

Sophie Hance, Editor-in-Chief • October 20, 2020

NOTE: This story is part of a Point/Counterpoint Opinion. Check out this link to see the other side! Over the past couple years, a new social media app has become wildly popular with people all around...

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