The Talisman <![CDATA[The Talisman]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:03 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Zooming through space on a giant squid? Dreams impact students on many levels]]> By Brooke Corwin
You are walking through a forest with your flippers on, and you are texting something important to someone, but you cannot seem to remember whom. Your grandma and your best friend from elementary scho full story > ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:02:00 GMT <![CDATA[Experts discover connection between mood and food]]> By Aysha Herrera



Ever feel completely drained, and not have the energy to do the smallest task? Studies indicate a direct relationship between fitness and mood, and many experts feel that a healthy lifestyle is an eff full story > ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[As graduation nears, seniors ponder their futures]]> By Kimberly Swagler



With graduation being held at the end of next month, many seniors are anxiously awaiting receiving their diploma. Photo courtesy jostens.com

May 31, 2008 is the finish line for the class of 2008, which raises the question: what comes next? Students have many options about where to go or what to do in the coming years, and many are making full story > ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:36:00 GMT <![CDATA[March 17 holds history behind holiday]]> By Jennifer Stephens



Pictured above is Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, whom the infamous holiday St. Patrick’s Day is named after. St. Patrick worked as a missionary in Ireland for the majority of his life. He shared his faith in God with others all over the countryside and converted thousands. Photo courtesy history.com.

Year after year people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, but how many people stop and take time to remember the history behind the holiday? While it is true that most associate full story > ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:23:00 GMT <![CDATA[EasterReveals facts about holiday]]> By Aysha Herrera



Easter is a holiday celebrated by Christians worldwide. Many children wait for the Easter Bunny to visit and hide colorful eggs on Easter morning, some even filled with money or candy. Although this h full story > ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:18:00 GMT <![CDATA[WarcraftReform to nerdy or rich?]]> By Chelsea Hewitt



This is a scene from a typical game of Warcraft. The Heroes and helpers stand aside one another to defeat the other team. Photo courtesy warcraft3.filefront.com.

Every time someone utters the word Warcraft, a nerdy image comes to mind. Why is that? What makes this game so “nerdy” per say? It could be the endless hours many people spend on the computer devoting full story > ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:13:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mel TreeseLives life to the fullest]]> By Cody Dixon



As seen above, Mel Treese settles in the Main Office for his daily round of volunteering here at Hayes. All the office workers and even the administrators see Mel as an asset to our school. Photo courtesy Cody Dixon

How often has a walk in the halls at Hayes brought you past the Main Office? The man who is one part of the “Marti and Mel Show” and who gave the graduation speech for the 2007 graduating class sits b full story > ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[Time Travel becomes more than fantasy]]> By Sean M. Fisher



What is time? The question is as hard to answer as whether or not time travel will ever, has ever, or is possible. The topic of time travel will always be a hot, interesting thought until the phenomenon is proven possible or impossible. Photo courtesy pbs.org

Time travel is defined by dictionary.com as the hypothetical transport through time into the past or the future. Although most believe this to only be possible in science fiction books and movies, the full story > ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Castro resigns presidency in Cuba after 49 years of rule]]> By Kayla Lisovich



Castro's letter of resignation was distributed to the masses of his former country early in the morning by means of newspaper. Photo courtesy usatoday.com

On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, Fidel Castro announced his resignation from presidency in Cuba after nearly 50 years of Communist rule. The end of his rule, which was the longest in world histo full story > ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[Law punishments continue to affect students at Hayes]]> By Austin Nichols



With the current passing of new laws, one law in particular is designed to protect teens from possible car accidents caused by distraction. Statistics do show that teens with more then one passenger have a much better chance at being involved in an automobile accident. Photo courtesy car-accidents.com

It has long been accepted that for every violation of a given law, a certain type of punishment will be administered to the offender. However, the extent of the punishment is often decided upon the s full story > ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Summer vacation approaches quickly, What are Hayes students doing to prepare?]]> By Jordan Siler



This beautiful beach paradise is only one of the many popular vacation destinations for summer of ’08. Located in the Florida Keys, this is one of the favorite beach vacations. Other popular vacations include Las Vegas, Nevada and Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy asta.org.

Struggling through an Ohio winter can lead to a frostbitten and gloomy attitude; but seeing as spring has landed in Central Ohio, many Hayes students are quick to celebrate the upcoming summer. For so full story > ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Stock Market struggles with economy strain]]> By Joey Haught
One of the main concerns many voters are taking into consideration this fall is the candidate’s view on the economy. This would be a concern for U.S. voters knowing that the United State’s is already full story > ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:19:00 GMT <![CDATA[Peeps provide marshmallow joy]]> By Kimberly Swagler



Peeps are easily recognizable to the knowledgeable consumer, and come in a variety of shapes and colors. The most popular color remains yellow, although pink and blue are almost popular. Photo Courtesy Aysha Herrera

With the Easter season over once again, many students find themselves snacking on one candy more than any other: Peeps! These marshmallow treats are appealing to more than just the eye; they are seas full story > ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:43:00 GMT