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Drum majors Katelyn Moder and Grant Lamar lead the Hayes Grand Pacer Marching Band down Main Street.
Grand Pacer Marching Band’s magic mission
The current student section leaders and new leaders gather for a picture after the new leaders are announced.
Euclid Entourage: The new minds behind the student section
Cheerleaders coming out during the beginning of Pacer Fest.
Pacer Fest: Hayes’ newest spirit festival
Its Not Your Average Candygram; Tri-M Singing Valentines
It’s Not Your Average Candygram; Tri-M Singing Valentines
Students in the NASA App Development Challenge meet and put their work together.
Students receive NASA App Development Challenge results
Coach Mark Thomas talks to the team before the upcoming inning.
Varsity softball team wins 11-0
The team stands for the playing of the National Anthem.
Baseball loses late to Big Walnut in home opener.
Senior Connor Dutton after he passes the ball.
Boys’ Lacrosse win in heat of conference play
Junior pitcher Kj Gibson throws the ball during the third inning.
Baseball hosts Hilliard Davidson for a scrimmage
Lyon advances the ball up the side of the field.
Girls’ lacrosse drops home opener
The History of Emo Sub-Culture
The History of Emo Sub-Culture
Tips for Spring Gardening
Tips for Spring Gardening
2024 Creative Writing Showcase
2024 Creative Writing Showcase
Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons
Opinion: Disney and Pixar just need to stop
In February, Drive By Truckers hosted their annual Heathens Homecoming event at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA.
Drive By Truckers play annual Homecoming show in Athens, Georgia
AFJROTC cadets Nathan LaPat, Angelys Gonzalez-Rieatra, Mark Cochran and Emma Kranhouse practice drill routines in the aux gym. The program is starting new recruiting initiatives in order to avoid shutdown.
AFJROTC program risks shutdown; new initiative aims to bolster numbers
Members of a local pickleball league play at the Paddle Barn in Delaware.
The expansion of pickleball into the world of tennis
Job opportunities for high schoolers
Job opportunities for high schoolers’
Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring Cleaning Tips
There are 6 new classes coming to Hayes next school year.
New courses at Hayes
The first Boeing 737 Max 9 soars through the sky during its maiden flight. Recently, Boeing and its Max line of aircraft have come under increasing scrutiny as incidents keep occurring.
Boeing and Corporate Ignorance
Two people holding hands in the hallways of the school.
Opinion: Schools are meant for educating, not kissing
Gypsy-Rose sending out her message on Facebook that revealed her mothers death.
Opinion: Gypsy-Rose, the media’s favorite former inmate
The new FAFSAs rollout issues caused more than headaches for both students and institutions.
Opinion: How the new FAFSA fumbled
Third party candidates often receive less attention than other major players. Historically, only a few third party candidates have gained major attention.
Opinion: Roosevelt, Perot and Kennedy: Third Wheeling America
The Back Page, Episode 20
The Back Page, Episode 20
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The Back Page, Episode 19
Students share their perspectives on the Student Advisory Board
Students share their perspectives on the Student Advisory Board
Talisman Talks 23-24 #11 - Nate Richardson, Connor Dutton, & Chris Eden
Talisman Talks 23-24 #11 – Nate Richardson, Connor Dutton, & Chris Eden
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The Back Page, Episode 18
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Cheerleaders coming out during the beginning of Pacer Fest.
Pacer Fest: Hayes’ newest spirit festival
Abby Stahl, Website & Social Media • April 1, 2024
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Its Not Your Average Candygram; Tri-M Singing Valentines
It's Not Your Average Candygram; Tri-M Singing Valentines
Ava Vogel, Maryn Sobas, and Jade Ball • March 7, 2024
Students in the NASA App Development Challenge meet and put their work together.
Students receive NASA App Development Challenge results
Natalie Heckert, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024
The new 2024-25 FAFSA form has posed some issues for those currently undergoing the college search process.
FAFSA changes shake up college plans
Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief • February 28, 2024
Former principal Ric Stranges hugs senior Chase McMahon during his final walk as principal.
Stranges leaves Delaware, Reeder to take principal position
Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief • January 4, 2024
Multimedia
Students share their perspectives on the Student Advisory Board
Students share their perspectives on the Student Advisory Board
Mattie Furr and Arieanna Edwards • April 1, 2024
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How students celebrate Valentines Day
How students celebrate Valentine's Day
Nick Kennedy and De'Andre Nelson • March 14, 2024
Boys basketball continues record-breaking season
Boys' basketball continues record-breaking season
Collin Crisp and Brady Kaasa • March 14, 2024
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Inside the Mind of the Talisman: Broadcasters
Ricky Collins, Collin Crisp, De'Andre Nelson, and Wyatt Collins • February 9, 2024
Broadcasters Jade Ball and Mattie Furr share information on Hayes student ran Period Project created by Gretchen Esterly, Josie Morrow, and Kelly Shafer.
Outside the classroom: Student-run Period Project
Mattie Furr and Jade Ball • February 2, 2024
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An issue one yard sign sits in a yard. The vote on issue one caused a range of reactions among different parties and political affiliations.

Delaware reacts to Ohio Issue One vote

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Yes, theres a political party for that - Exploring some of the strangest political parties ever created

Weird political parties

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Women march for equality on the streets of Washington D.C. in 1970.

Opinion: Transgender women have biological advantage over cisgender women in sports

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Downtown Delaware remains a hub for small businesses. Some have been around for decades, others mere months.

New kids on the block: The small businesses of downtown Delaware

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Dom Tiberi talks to Hayes High School students. Tiberi lost his daughter in a car wreck and started Marias Message to prevent distracted driving.

Hayes High School students receive Maria’s Message

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Carter Sims and Collin Crisp • April 10, 2024
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Talisman Talks 23-24 #11 - Nate Richardson, Connor Dutton, & Chris Eden
Talisman Talks 23-24 #11 - Nate Richardson, Connor Dutton, & Chris Eden
Brady Kaasa and Grant LaMar • March 22, 2024
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The Back Page, Episode 18
Collin Crisp and Carter Sims • March 21, 2024
The Back Page, Episode 17
The Back Page, Episode 17
Collin Crisp and Carter Sims • March 13, 2024
Talisman Talks 23-24 #10 - Claire Artemus & Presley Christopher
Talisman Talks 23-24 #10 - Claire Artemus & Presley Christopher
Grant LaMar and Brady Kaasa • February 21, 2024
The Back Page, Episode 16
The Back Page, Episode 16
Carter Sims and Collin Crisp • February 15, 2024
Features
AFJROTC cadets Nathan LaPat, Angelys Gonzalez-Rieatra, Mark Cochran and Emma Kranhouse practice drill routines in the aux gym. The program is starting new recruiting initiatives in order to avoid shutdown.
AFJROTC program risks shutdown; new initiative aims to bolster numbers
April 11, 2024
Read Here
Members of a local pickleball league play at the Paddle Barn in Delaware.
The expansion of pickleball into the world of tennis
April 2, 2024
Read Here
Job opportunities for high schoolers
Job opportunities for high schoolers'
March 21, 2024
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Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring Cleaning Tips
March 18, 2024
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Sports
The team stands for the playing of the National Anthem.
Baseball loses late to Big Walnut in home opener.
Zach Taylor, Photographer • April 12, 2024
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Senior Connor Dutton after he passes the ball.
Boys' Lacrosse win in heat of conference play
Alec Ostapuck, Director of Visual Content • April 10, 2024
Junior pitcher Kj Gibson throws the ball during the third inning.
Baseball hosts Hilliard Davidson for a scrimmage
Amanda Booth, Staff Writer & Photographer • March 22, 2024
Lyon advances the ball up the side of the field.
Girls' lacrosse drops home opener
Alec Ostapuck, Director of Visual Content • March 21, 2024
The NBAs All-Star weekend needs a refresh.
Opinion: NBA All-Star Weekend needs a facelift
Carter Sims, Managing Editor • March 15, 2024
The Pacers talk during time out to prepare for the last few minutes of the game.
Boys' lacrosse scrimmages against Jonathan Alder
Amanda Booth, Staff Writer & Photographer • March 13, 2024
Entertainment
The History of Emo Sub-Culture
The History of Emo Sub-Culture
April 12, 2024
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Tips for Spring Gardening
Tips for Spring Gardening
April 11, 2024
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2024 Creative Writing Showcase
2024 Creative Writing Showcase
April 5, 2024
Read Here
Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons
Opinion: Disney and Pixar just need to stop
April 4, 2024
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Views
The first Boeing 737 Max 9 soars through the sky during its maiden flight. Recently, Boeing and its Max line of aircraft have come under increasing scrutiny as incidents keep occurring.
Boeing and Corporate Ignorance
March 19, 2024
Read Here
Two people holding hands in the hallways of the school.
Opinion: Schools are meant for educating, not kissing
March 11, 2024
Read Here
Gypsy-Rose sending out her message on Facebook that revealed her mothers death.
Opinion: Gypsy-Rose, the media’s favorite former inmate
February 29, 2024
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The new FAFSAs rollout issues caused more than headaches for both students and institutions.
Opinion: How the new FAFSA fumbled
February 23, 2024
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