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Aya Al Waeli

Aya Al Waeli, Staffer

Aya Al Waeli is a staffer for Manual RedEye and a lover of purple and all things peculiar and obscure. She’s a fan of ridiculous questions and the sound of her own voice. You can contact her at [email protected].

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Many public school districts have been impacted financially by President Trump's executive order dismantling the Department of Education. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] JCPS without the Department of Education

David Schenk
April 17, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil, was detained by ICE on March 8, an obvious attack on the free speech rights of campus protesters. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] OPINION: The “free speech warriors” are silent

Grady Amick
March 21, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has become a greater proponent of the Trump presidency as his vested interests increase. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] OPINION: Tech billionaires kissing the ring to Trump spells a grim future for America

David Schenk
March 3, 2025
During the Civil Rights movement, musicians were influenced by the political movements going on around them. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] BHM: Learning from Black ‘Protest Songs’ messaging

Zeara Robinson
March 2, 2025
Feb. 27 is Student Press Freedom Day, a day to celebrate the work of student journalists. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: Student press freedom is foundational to our work

RedEye Staff
February 27, 2025
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an Olympic gold medalist and star track and field athlete. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] BHM Profile: How Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone hurdles her way to success

Abigail Coty
February 17, 2025
Over the course of 100 years, Manual Stadium has become an emblem of the Manual community and the neighborhood where it sits. Design by Aya Al-Waeli.

A century of history at Manual Stadium

Grady Amick, Lydia Adams, Aya Al Waeli, Zeara Robinson, and Katie Dikes
February 7, 2025
Since the start of his second term, Trump has issued several executive orders.

[Photo] The beginning of Trump: What policies have been implemented since the start of his second term

Alex Hopkins
February 5, 2025
A chain of people, representing the influential women discussed in this article. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] BHM: 15 influential Black women

Naomi Fields
February 3, 2025
Car crushing would be an effective solution to the issue of street racing in Louisville. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] OPINION: Street Racing epidemic calls for bolder solutions

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
January 31, 2025
Abigail Stansbury (11, YPAS), Zoe Peterworth (10, YPAS) and Maggie Bautista (9, HSU) rehearsing a scene for New Works production "Phantom Halloween."

New Works student-led productions begin rehearsals at YPAS

Aya Al Waeli
January 28, 2025
Jimmy Carter continued to serve the people of the United States long after is presidency. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] OPINION: Revisiting Carter’s finest—and most notorious—presidential address

Grady Amick
January 16, 2025
Business and Entrepreneurship Club posing for a photo with guest speakers Maggie Harlow, Ina De Mateos Miller and Mariana Barzun.

Business and Entrepreneurship Club hosts Ladies of Philanthropy panel: Maggie Harlow, Ina De Mateos Miller and Mariana Barzun

Aya Al Waeli
December 18, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] Donald Trump in the process of choosing controversial cabinet nominees

Ella Mangeot
December 6, 2024
Women presented to the Holocaust and Genocide class. Photograph by Aya Al Waeli.

Hear from six women directly impacted by the Israel-Hamas War

Alex Hopkins and Aya Al Waeli
December 2, 2024
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[Photo] Self-identity: the mispronunciation of ethnic names

Mayrin Romero Hernandez
November 19, 2024
Brooke Ciresi (12, HSU) celebrates her signing with her family by her side.

[Photo] Manual hosts national signing day for nine senior athletes

Mayrin Romero Hernandez
November 13, 2024
The barrel on display, along with other trophies for the students to see.

[Photo] Manual hosts pep rally to celebrate rivalry victory against Male

Sadie Roethgen
November 7, 2024
Manual students compete in the Carnival's relay races.

[Photo] R/W Week 2024: Annual carnival excites students for Old Rivalry

David Schenk
November 1, 2024
The junior class cheering during the pep rally.

[Photo] R/W Week 2024: Manual Hosts Pep Rally for Old Rivalry Game

Luke Boggs
November 1, 2024
In the upcoming election, Kentuckians must vote on an amendment to the state constitution. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] OPINION: An open letter to Kentucky voters; Amendment 2 will hurt students like me

Isabella Edghill
October 31, 2024
Linnea Shapero (10, VA) and Libby Blackmer (10, HSU) dress as Toy Story aliens.

R/W Week 2024: Costume Day

Aya Al Waeli
October 31, 2024
Lucy Vanderhoff (12, J&C), Mali Bucher (12, J&C) and Sarah Catlett (10, YPAS) presenting to Girl Up members.

[Photo] Girl Up holds annual menstrual product drive

Luke Boggs
November 7, 2024
“Joker: Folie à Deux” explores the relationship between Arthur Fleck (aka Joker) and Harleen “Lee” Quinzel. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

[Photo] REVIEW: “Joker: Folie à Deux” analysis and comparison

Max Founder
October 10, 2024
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[Photo] Who Manual students would vote for in the election

David Schenk
September 25, 2024
Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" presented the audience with many twists and turns. Design by Aya Al Waeli

[Photo] REVIEW: How Jenn Tran showed strength amid a tumultuous season of “The Bachelorette”

Lydia Adams and Ava Blair
September 9, 2024
Yared Nuguse speaks to the crowd in Manual's gym, a smile on his face.

[Photo] Manual honors former student and Olympic medalist Yared Nuguse in ceremony

Abigail Coty and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
September 17, 2024
Giselline Danger (11, HSU) and David Johnson (11, J&C) discussing ideas for 13 Firsts.

[Photo] 13 Firsts’ podcast highlights underrepresented voices

Luke Boggs
September 16, 2024
Petra Limbong (12, HSU) speaking to the senior class about Slate One's ideas.

[Photo] Class of 2025 hosts rally for class officer candidates

Navarre Baharestan
August 29, 2024
The upcoming 2030 US census will include Middle Eastern and North African as a race option. Design by Dia Cohen.

Manual students weigh in on Middle Eastern and North African census change

Aya Al Waeli
May 22, 2024
A family views "Confrontation on the Bridge" by Jacob Lawrence. Design by Aaron Ziegler.

BHM: Impactful art from the civil rights movement

Aya Al Waeli
February 22, 2024
International public outcry over the situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rami Gazon, free to use under the Unsplash License.

Explanation and media analysis of Gaza

Aya Al Waeli
January 19, 2024
Image of a correctional facility hallway. Photo by Matthew Ansley.

How the Kentucky legislature is piecing together the juvenile corrections system

Aya Al Waeli
October 30, 2023
A view of downtown Louisville from the Ohio River.

OPINION: State legislators should not divide JCPS

Aya Al Waeli and Naomi Fields
September 27, 2023
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