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Mar 2

WATCH: "And, frankly, if this legislation passes, there will be far too many seats at our graduation filled not with friends but with photographs," Annika Gibson (11, MST), a transgender participant of today's walkout, said. Full video in the link in our bio.

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Pride flags waved and students roared in protest against numerous anti-trans bills currently in consideration in Kentucky amidst a national wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. manualredeye.com/95863/news/man

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May 29

"duPont: Is Manual High School’s namesake tainting its legacy?" reveals the darkness within the legacy of the duPont chemical company and how the very name that sits in front of our school could be questioned.

duPont: Is Manual High School’s namesake tainting its legacy?

In dreary late January, I did something I had never done before and took the Ralph Avenue exit off Interstate 264. I drove along the Ohio riverfront before heading into the southwest corner of the …

May 29

ICYMI: Senate Bill (SB) 150 passed in the 2023 General Assembly by a comfortable margin after weeks of drama, but many teachers and students are still unsure what the bill’s effects on their classrooms will be.

With SB 150 passed, what’s next?

During the 2023 regular session the Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 150 into law. The law has expansive language on a wide range of topics including banning gender-affirming care …

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OPINION: Diversity in literature is key to a more representative and compassionate community

Providing access to books with all-encompassing worldviews helps students feel seen in their school and help them build empathy for others. Schools should promote these stories for students, but...

May 17

ICYMI: While zines have been around for almost a century, the zine scene in Louisville has begun to flourish. Dive into "Unfolding the Louisville zine scene" to take a look at the community that makes them.

Unfolding the Louisville zine scene

Is Print Dead? All signs point to yes. U.S. daily newspaper circulation fell from 55.8 million in 2000 to 24.2 million in 2020 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Locally, circulation of the Couri…

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Unfolding the Louisville zine scene

Is Print Dead? All signs point to yes. U.S. daily newspaper circulation fell from 55.8 million in 2000 to 24.2 million in 2020 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Locally, circulation of the...

Apr 18

As multiple shootings gripped Louisville in the past week, and many more across the United States, our staff is calling for our lawmakers to take real action against rampant gun violence. Read more here:

STAFF EDITORIAL: Enough is enough. We deserve action.

The seemingly normal, busy sidewalk in front of Old National Bank on Main Street was transformed into a horrific crime scene in just a matter of minutes on Monday, April 10. Tragedy gripped Louisvi…

Apr 4

Four trans students at Manual spoke to Manual RedEye about their lives in the wake of SB 150, a law that would ban gender-affirming care in Kentucky.

“I just feel like I cannot be myself in Kentucky”: Trans Manual students speak out

If you or someone you know needs trans peer support, you can call Trans Kentucky at 859-448-5428 or visit transkentucky.com. Nationally, you can call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 or visit tra…

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Mar 29

Foggy morning in Frankfort as students pour onto the lawn protesting SB150. Stay tuned for more updates!

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OPINION: Kentucky schools should provide menstrual products, period

While many adults may look back on their adolescent years with a sense of nostalgia, the daily grind of high school often chips away at developing teens. Many are navigating friendships, forging...

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🚨 NO SCHOOL | Due to several schools without power and internet service and the storm impact on families and staff, all JCPS schools will be closed on Monday, March 6, 2023.

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Manual students walkout in protest of Anti-LGBTQ bills

Manual students walked out of their fourth block classrooms and poured into the front Manual courtyard at one p.m today to protest Anti-LGBTQ and Anti-Trans bills working through the Kentucky General...

Mar 2

ICYMI: “Food or menstrual products?” “Skip school or risk bleeding through?” Students with periods, especially those below the poverty line, may ask themselves these questions when schools don’t make menstrual products easily accessible.

OPINION: Kentucky schools should provide menstrual products, period

While many adults may look back on their adolescent years with a sense of nostalgia, the daily grind of high school often chips away at developing teens. Many are navigating friendships, forging th…

Mar 1

Pride flags waved and students roared in protest against numerous anti-trans bills currently in consideration in Kentucky amidst a national wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Manual students walkout in protest of Anti-LGBTQ bills

Students chant for trans rights as they head back into school.

Cove McGhe (12, YPAS) paints a lesbian pride flag on Isabella Craycroft (10, VA).

“Hey-ho! Homophobia has got to go!” Students chant.

“I’m hearing about human rights, and young people are human. They may not be able to vote, but this is part of the role they play in for fighting for these rights,” Mr. Tim Holman (Social Studies) said.

“No on can tell you who to be!” Story Napier (12, J+C) tells the crowd

Loud cheers for speakers as Manual Students are beginning to walk out in protest of Anti-LGBT bills in the KY General Assembly

Mar 1

ICYMI: Opinion writer Dia Cohen takes a look at social barriers and economic benefits that make "prison-to-work" initiatives valuable for the Kentucky community and people who have been incarcerated. manualredeye.com/?p=95801

Feb 28

Black Student Union serves as a safe space for its members to maintain dialogue about current racial issues and cultivate community with games like Black history trivia. This year, they hosted Manual's spirit week celebrating Black History Month.

BHM: Black Student Union brings Manual community together

Every Friday after school, laughter and bubbly chatter can be heard from the freshman cafeteria where the duPont Manual Black Student Union meets. Students come to play games, hang out with their f…

Feb 28

STUDENTS: Here is the modified schedule for today’s Black History program! The program is during 2nd block and will be split into two sessions for the designated floors.

Feb 27

ICYMI: BHM: Raven Wilkinson became the first Black woman to receive a contract with a major ballet company in 1955.

BHM: Black ballerinas breaking stereotypes

Ballet is a style of dance that originated in Italy during the Renaissance. Due to its age and place of origin, ballet can often exclude many marginalized groups of people, including Black dancers.…

Feb 24

ICYMI: Racist policies like redlining continue to leave lasting effects on Louisville's West End, an area considered to be a food desert. Co-ops and local food initiatives are some possible solutions. Read more here: manualredeye.com/?p=95794

Feb 22

Next time you eat a potato chip, put your hands out by the heater on a cold winter, or iron your wrinkled clothes, you can thank a Black inventor for their work.

BHM: Black inventors’ most impactful creations

Think about your heater and how it keeps you warm on cold days. Imagine not having this during the winter season; the result would be the fact that we would be miserable. Though thanks to Alice H. …

RedEye gets an inside on these athletes journey to success! Tune into how these students and Manual ended up signing to their dream colleges.

Feb 11

Friends and family stood by six Manual football players as they made the step into the next stage of their careers.

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Feb 11

Alphonse Mucha gained fame for his unique style, featuring lifelike posters that looked as if their subjects were about to step out of the painting and advertisements that sold an experience.

Speed Art Museum features the artwork of Alphonse Mucha

The collection of Alphonse Mucha traveled to the United States for the first time in 20 years from Oct. 21, 2022 through Jan. 22, 2023 at the Speed Art Museum’s exhibition “Alphonse Mucha: Visionar…

RedEye explores the 2023 World of Wheels car show was packed full of hundreds of unique cars!

Feb 8

RedEye interviewed car experts at World of Wheels about the whole range of unique cars featured:

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World of Wheels

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How The Louisville Rowing Club fostered a strong teen community

The thrill seeking junior rowers at Louisville Rowing Club (LRC) make the most of every moment they share together on the water. Rowing isn’t just a sport to the individuals involved, it’s an...

Feb 5

Students traverse "all in the same boat" down the Ohio River through the Louisville Rowing Club's Junior Program. manualredeye.com/?p=95641

Feb 5

Georgia native Lauren Coulter shares the highlights and challenges of owning Biscuit Belly, which has three locations throughout Louisville, alongside her husband Chad Coulter. manualredeye.com/?p=95604

Feb 5

Yesterday, Manual hosted a pep rally for the basketball Homecoming games. Look at pictures of performances and cheers here:

Manual holds pep rally for basketball Homecoming

On Friday, Manual hosted a pep rally for the basketball Homecoming games. The event began with a celebration for the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams followed by a singing of the national…

Jan 27

STUDENTS: Tomorrow (1/27) is a Crimson Hour day. Classes have been shortened to 80 minutes, and Crimson Hour is split into two 30-minute lunch periods.

Jan 26

Beatlemania, Bieber Fever. Staffer Hawa Osman dives into the sexist roots of people labelling fangirls as obsessive: manualredeye.com/?p=95597

Jan 26

ICYMI: Sports Editor Kaelin Gaydos shares the exhaustion that comes with starting another semester, a feeling not uncommon among students.

OPINION: My experience with second semester blues

I was thrilled about the start of the second semester. It’s a blank slate with new academic possibilities, and no failing grades (yet.) However, 2023 hasn’t started out quite as I hoped it would. I…

Jan 25

Nya Bunton (12, HSU) was named Under Armour All-American, Miss Kentucky Volleyball and Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year this school year alone. Read more here:

Senior Athlete Profile: Nya Bunton

Nya Bunton (12, HSU) knew volleyball was for her when she was 13 at a club tryout. Her love for the sport has continued to grow ever since. Bunton, a current senior at Manual, started playing voll…

Jan 25

Wild pigs, Amur honeysuckle and bighead carp are some of the invasive species in Kentucky.

How do invasive species affect Kentucky’s environment?

Throughout Kentucky, multiple agencies investigate invasive species and their effects in their mission to protect native wildlife. Sus scrofa, or wild pigs, are an invasive species in Kentucky. Acc…

Jan 24

Staff Sergeant Tiffany Davis says she found stability and confidence from being in the National Guard. Learn more about Manual’s National Guard Recruiter here: