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Brennan Eberwine

Brennan Eberwine, Editor-in-Chief

Brennan Eberwine is the Editor-in-Chief for Manual RedEye. He likes dressing eccentrically, listening to Fiona Apple and reading (or pretending to read and just owning mountains of books that no human could possibly finish). You can contact him at [email protected]

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Mytreya Charles (11, VA) leads the crowd in cheers and chants at a walkout in support of LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] Other elements of SB 93

March 18, 2024
The legacy of the DuPont chemical company potentially casts a shadow over Manual, with decades of discrimination and pollution. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

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

Brennan Eberwine
May 27, 2023

RedEye Recap 5/25

Cooper Walton, Cassidy Overberg, Brennan Eberwine, Caleb Masterson, Savannah Smithson, and Katie Dikes
May 26, 2023
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. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

With SB 150 passed, what’s next?

Brennan Eberwine
May 24, 2023
Zines have been around for almost a century, but the modern Louisville zine scene has started to flourish recently. Photo by Brennan Eberwine

Unfolding the Louisville zine scene

Brennan Eberwine
May 12, 2023
In the wake of an omnibus anti-trans bill passing the Kentucky Senate, students rallied in Central Park. Photo by Gael Martinez

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

Brennan Eberwine
April 4, 2023
Parker Williams (11, YPAS) and Gray Rihn (11, YPAS) lead students in a chant during the walkout. Photo by Gael Martinez

Manual students walkout in protest of Anti-LGBTQ bills

Brennan Eberwine, Ava Blair, and Michelle Quan
March 1, 2023
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Executive Director Jason Bailey gave a presentation on HB1 at the Highlands Public Library on Monday. Photo by Brennan Eberwine

This week in Politics: Jan. 8th

Brennan Eberwine
January 14, 2023
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg was sworn in on Monday, ushering in a new era for Louisville as the Kentucky General Assembly and United States Congress gaveled into session. Photo by Brennan Eberwine

This week in politics: Jan. 1st

Brennan Eberwine
January 6, 2023
Families gather to express why they stand up for Bernheim on KSEC's whiteboards display.

Fight over Bernheim Forest pipeline rages on

Brennan Eberwine and Michelle Quan
December 5, 2022
The watch party had a good turnout of attendees. Photo by Brennan Eberwine

[Photo] At Protect Kentucky Access, surprise and jubilation over amendment victory

Ava Blair, Grace Fridy
November 13, 2022
The results of this years election are in and it appears there is clear variation in them. Design by Brennan Eberwine

Midterms 2022: A mixed bag nationally for both parties

Brennan Eberwine
November 12, 2022
Despite "Angels in America" clearly capturing the politics of the 1980s, its messaging and themes carry well into the 21st century. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

REVIEW: 30 years on, Angels in America still strikes a chord

Brennan Eberwine
November 9, 2022
The casket was on full display in remembrance of the bulldog at the funeral.

R/W Week 2022: Doomsday

Brennan Eberwine
October 28, 2022
"Midnights" is far more subdued than her earlier work and more concerned with ambience and experimentation. Photo by Beth Garrabrant

REVIEW: “Midnights” is a different kind of Taylor Swift

Kaelin Gaydos and Brennan Eberwine
October 25, 2022
The Courier-Journal has been in turmoil over layoffs, unpaid furloughs, and low morale since the beginning of the pandemic, causing employees to unionize. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

Sick of understaffing and overreach, Courier-Journal moves to unionize

Brennan Eberwine
September 12, 2022
Labor Unions are at their highest approval rating in over 50 years, but what does it take to form a union? Photo by Brennan Eberwine

Unions are popping up everywhere, but how do they work?

Brennan Eberwine
September 5, 2022
A crowd sits in VanHoose Education Center before the appeals meeting on the banning of "Gender Queer" comes to order. Photo by Brennan Eberwine

Parent goes before JCPS Board of Appeals, arguing for ban of “Gender Queer”

Brennan Eberwine
July 28, 2022
American Girl dolls captured the imagination of many young Americans when they were first introduced, now they make perfect meme material. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

“But darling, it’s all absurd” inside an American Girl meme account

Brennan Eberwine
July 27, 2022
Flag line a path at the Forecastle 2022 festival next to I-64 Crowd by Pooneh Ghana for Forecastle 2022

Alone in a crowd: Forecastle 2022

Brennan Eberwine
May 30, 2022
A senior embraces their underclassman friend as they go on their final walk through the building. Photo by Ana Rodriguez

Underclassmen and teachers wish seniors farewell in annual senior walk

Brennan Eberwine
May 26, 2022
Senior Pastor Tim Findley Jr. works in his office, which sits in the basement of his church. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

Changing the narrative: Tim Findley’s historic run for mayor

Brennan Eberwine
May 13, 2022
Students stand before Manual's tower. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

[Photo] MULTIMEDIA: Manual students organize walkout in protest of potential Roe v. Wade overturn

RedEye Staff
May 5, 2022
The large gym is bustling with student activity and excited gamers during the Esports fundraiser. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

Manual Esports team hosts first ever fundraiser

Brennan Eberwine
April 25, 2022
The Kentucky Legislature has decided to focus its efforts on a war against Louisville, instead of on actually important state matters. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine.

OPINION: The Kentucky Legislature has failed Louisville

Brennan Eberwine
April 21, 2022
Student artwork hangs in the VA annex on the first floor. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

[Photo] New HAVPA course to be added for the 2022-23 school year

Brennan Eberwine
March 24, 2022
Graphic by KC Ciresi.

“Don’t Say Gay Bill” passes in Florida, worrying LGBTQ+ Manual students

KC Ciresi and Brennan Eberwine
March 20, 2022
The tagline for "Euphoria" is reminiscent of what it means to be a teenager. Photo be Brennan Eberwine

OPINION: Euphoria was never about realism

Brennan Eberwine
March 6, 2022
bell hooks in her youth. Photo courtesy of bell hooks Institute.

BHM: bell hooks’ legacy of love

Brennan Eberwine
February 19, 2022
These standardized tests shouldn't hold much (if any) weight in college admissions decisions.

OPINION: ACT or SAT? D: none of the above

Brennan Eberwine
February 8, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes has gone from being at the top of Silicon Valley to the top of criminal headlines.

[Photo] OPINION: The girlboss who flew too close to the sun

Brennan Eberwine and Aiden Bonilla
January 18, 2022
JCPS held a virtual town hall in order to discuss how they expect to replace SROs.

JCPS unveils new school safety proposal to replace SROs

Brennan Eberwine
January 13, 2022
Interior of the Kentucky State Capitol. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

OPINION: 2021 was the absolute worst

Brennan Eberwine
December 11, 2021
The movie Network follows a deranged news anchor and shows how modern media has headed in a less than journalistic direction.

REVIEW: The movie Network is a satire that turned out to be real

Brennan Eberwine
November 27, 2021
Advice on being a student for a day from Ms. Gatewood's students.

Seniors provide college prep advice and insight to juniors

Brennan Eberwine
November 14, 2021
The 2021 midterms were seen as an omen for Democrats in 2022. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

RedEye’s 2021 mid midterms recap

Brennan Eberwine
November 9, 2021
Ramstock-winning band McLovin perform at the pep rally. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

[Photo] R/W Week: Ramstock sets the rhythm of R/W week

Michelle Quan, Leo Tobbe
October 31, 2021
The Manual community holds a somber funeral affair for the Male Bulldog, their arch nemesis. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

R/W Week 2021 SATIRE: The Male Bulldog’s obituary

Brennan Eberwine
October 28, 2021
Sally Rooney is an Irish novelist whose work has reached critical acclaim worldwide. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine.

REVIEW: Sally Rooney novels help define a new normal for the new generation

Brennan Eberwine
October 17, 2021
Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

Germany’s last election shows political change for us all

Brennan Eberwine
October 1, 2021
Lorde's third album "Solar Power" is full of sun and a more lighthearted feel than her previous work. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine

REVIEW: Lorde’s “Solar Power” embodies fun in the sun

Brennan Eberwine
September 8, 2021
Many citizens showed their support against masking in schools and Critical Race Theory at the Kentucky Board of Education meeting. Photo by Brennan Eberwine.

OPINION: My education in Critical Race Theory

Brennan Eberwine
August 20, 2021
JCPS and potentially UofL team up to spend COVID relief funding

JCPS and potentially UofL team up to spend COVID relief funding

Brennan Eberwine
May 24, 2021
As summer approaches and lockdowns ease, many are ready to go outside and enjoy the summer heat. But some of us just want to stay inside and curl up with a good book.

REVIEW: Hot summer read superlatives

Brennan Eberwine and Guest Contributor
May 20, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine was authorized for 12-15 year olds on May 10th but there are still lingering questions in many teens minds. Graphic by Brennan Eberwine.

The Pfizer vaccine is ready for teens, but are they ready for it?

Brennan Eberwine
May 19, 2021
The 2021 Kentucky legislative session in review

The 2021 Kentucky legislative session in review

Brennan Eberwine
May 4, 2021
"Black Lives Matter Protest 6/6/20 - Washington, DC [Explored]" by Geoff Livingston is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

OPINION: The importance of staying politically active

Brennan Eberwine
January 18, 2021
The importance of the Georgia Senate runoffs

The importance of the Georgia Senate runoffs

EP Presnell and Brennan Eberwine
January 5, 2021
Graphic by Molly Gregory.

BREAKING: Biden becomes President-elect, Manual reacts

KC Ciresi, Brennan Eberwine, and Payton Carns
November 7, 2020
Phone banking is an extremely important, if not boring and annoying, way for political parties to get their messages across and supporters counted.

Confessions of a phone banker

Brennan Eberwine
November 3, 2020
What to know about down ballot initiatives

What to know about down ballot initiatives

Brennan Eberwine and Jayvon Rankin
November 2, 2020
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (top left), Heathers (top right), Mean Girls (bottom left),and Love, Simon (bottom right)

RedEye’s picks for back to school movies and TV shows

Brennan Eberwine
September 10, 2020
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