by Nat O The new arrival of the class of ‘29 had a great experience awaiting for them. Monsters Inc was the DTR theme for the freshmen, which was more focused on the green character, Mike Wazowski. As the freshman class rounds up fellow students to help build floatsites and have people join for the…
Author: Haystack
What is the Library?
By Ava Hourel Hayward High’s campus has many different areas that can equip its students with what they need. It is a space that makes being on campus a little easier and also much more enjoyable. Walking in, you’ll see rows and rows of bookshelves with almost every genre of book you can think of….
Effects of AI on Student Minds
By Lyvia Maloa People have said technology is one of the fastest-advancing forces the world has seen, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven this. Taking the world by storm in 2022, AI has wriggled itself into every crevice of the internet. Being available to all sorts of people, it’s garnered its popularity among companies, search…
OPINION: One Last Time, Seniors
By Lola McGinnis With each new school year, there is always a beginning and an end to each year. As the 2025-2026 school year begins, the class of 2026 will start their last ride of high school. With our last first day of school behind us, it is a bittersweet thought to spend time on….
Cheer, Caper, and Cringe: The History of the Staff DTR Dance
By: Isla Salgado, Carmela Desrosier and Anthony Searle The Hayward High staff dance is a silly and enticing watch for students. While the performance may hold a burning memory for students, it often misses out on making it into the yearbook and its history remains enigmatic…Until now! Fortunately, Spanish teacher, Ms. Gonsalves was happy to…
Full Article: Club Day Launches At Hayward High: Showcasing Old and New Clubs
By Hayward High Journalism Staff Why Should We Have Clubs? Clubs play a big part in high school. They are used as a way to find people that have similar interests, opinions and ideas, and there are so many varieties of clubs here at Hayward High! This year, a whole new wave of clubs has…
Hayward High School’s Counselors: The Journey of Their Start
By Atasha Mazon As Hayward High School begins a new year, teachers and students are getting ready for the academic stress they’ve been mentioning by using slang words like “Sophomore slump”, “Senioritists”, and so on. However, it isn’t just the students adjusting to the end of the summer and the start of the year; the…
Who are the New AP’s at Hayward High?
By Jasleen Donado As the new school year begins at Hayward High School, it has become apparent to many students that there has been an administrative change, as there are new Assistant Principals. One of these new faces is Andrea Gil, who has had an extensive career in the education system, having been a teacher…
California passes a statewide phone ban for schools
By Sidona Yemane The governor of California has officially signed the Phone Free School Act. The phone-free act is a new law that requires all public schools and charter schools to restrict student phone use during the school day. School districts will have up until July 1st, 2026, to finalize these rules and review their…
What Do Varsity Basketball Coaches Do For Their Players?
By Nat Orille As a coach, Coach Virgil Hart has stepped up to be the girls JV and Varsity basketball coach. After the previous coach’s departure, Coach Virg said “I did not know much about him, so I can’t really say anything about him. But I am glad I got this opportunity.” The girls team…




