OPINION: The History of busing in Louisville

Navarre Wiese Baharestan • September 17, 2023

Busing was created and instituted nationwide in the United States in the 1950s. The intent of creating the busing system was to diversify and transport students of all races to previously all-white schools....

OPINION: Louisville’s shortcomings in welcoming adolescents into public spaces

Grace Fridy and Naomi Fields • September 7, 2023

Teens across Louisville do not know where they are welcome. From football games to movie nights with friends, constant barriers make it difficult for high schoolers to engage in social activities. High...

OPINION: Shining a light on crime—Does street lighting help reduce index crimes?

Dia Cohen and Lydia Morgan • May 11, 2023

With potential lighting issues at night potentially limiting visibility, danger can roam the streets freely without adequate street lights

STAFF EDITORIAL: Enough is enough. We deserve action.

RedEye Staff • April 17, 2023

Many politicians have responded to the recent mass shooting in Louisville by saying "thoughts and prayers-" but when will they take action?

OPINION: The inconsistencies of the JCPS start times plan

Caleb Masterson • April 16, 2023

The Start Smart initiative is intended to help fix bus driver shortages and bus delays; but how does this help the health of JCPS students?

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

Isabella Edghill • April 5, 2023

Representation is often lacking in high school libraries and local bookstores, but why should these institutions employ more diversity in their catalogs?

OPINION: Do modern walkouts effectively produce social change?

Isabella Edghill and Dia Cohen • March 25, 2023

Manual has been home to various walkouts throughout the years, but are they working to create positive social change?

OPINION: Kentucky House Bill 161 would give students the seat at the table they deserve

Isabella Edghill • March 21, 2023

This bill can lead to greater agency among high schools students across the state.

OPINION: The Silicon Valley Bank collapse highlights upcoming recession fears

Aiden Bonilla • March 19, 2023

With high inflation a key sticking point for the Federal Reserve. are they doing enough about unemployment for it to matter?

OPINION: Kentucky schools should provide menstrual products, period

Isabella Edghill • February 28, 2023

Menstrual products are essential for many at Manual to function normally, so why aren't they offered freely throughout JCPS?

OPINION: How can Beshear’s prison-to-work initiative reduce recidivism rates?

Dia Cohen • February 25, 2023

Recidivism and common reoffenders are quite common in Kentucky, so how will the government deal with this pressing issue?

OPINION: Louisville Metro needs to address West End food insecurity

Grace Fridy • February 22, 2023

The West End has always had issues with food insecurity, but is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Louisville Metro can do more.