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Ella Mangeot

Ella Mangeot, Copy Editor

Ella Mangeot is the Copy Editor for Manual RedEye. She enjoys reading, baking and listening to music. You can contact her at [email protected].

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A UPS plane crashed at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Louisvillians ordered to shelter in place after UPS plane crashes near Manual

Grady Amick, Stella Kolers, and Ella Mangeot
November 4, 2025
Manual seniors hand out candy to trunk-or-treaters.

[Photo] R/W Week 2025: Manual students give out candy at Trunk or Treat

Grady Amick
October 31, 2025
On Oct. 7, Indiana University cut the Indiana Daily Student print newspaper and fired its adviser, Student Media Director Jim Rodenbush. 

OPINION: Indiana University’s silencing of student journalists shows how close censorship really is

Stella Kolers and Ella Mangeot
October 24, 2025
Protestors gather in downtown Louisville during the "No Kings" protest on Oct. 18.

Louisville “No Kings” protestors gather against President Donald Trump’s policies

Ella Mangeot and Sarah Aleissa
October 19, 2025
“Water for Elephants” plays at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center Oct. 14-19.

REVIEW: “Water for Elephants” shows that to be happy is to be understood

Ella Mangeot
October 16, 2025
YPAS teacher Brian Hinds (theater) has been arrested and is under investigation by the FBI.

YPAS theater teacher, Brian Hinds, faces child pornography charges

Stella Kolers, Ella Mangeot, Grady Amick, Alex Hopkins, and Abby Prather
October 9, 2025
President Trump using the FCC to silence Jimmy Kimmel is a lesson in authoritarian habits, along with the people's ability to pressure large institutions for their rights.

OPINION: Jimmy Kimmel’s experience is a warning sign for First Amendment rights

Ella Mangeot
October 6, 2025
Bayt Almocha, a cafe in Cardinal Towne, offers a wide variety of coffee and pastries.

REVIEW: Cardinal Towne – Manual’s favorite hangout spot

Ella Mangeot and Greyson Lindblom
September 17, 2025
“MJ The Musical” is playing at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center Sept. 9-14, 2025.

REVIEW: “MJ The Musical” inspires and entertains

Ella Mangeot
September 13, 2025
The White House's review of the Smithsonian represents a threat to the way American history is portrayed.

OPINION: Donald Trump’s dangerous attitude toward history

Ella Mangeot
September 10, 2025
Volunteers work on various jobs in the VA courtyard. Photo courtesy of Evelyn Striegel.

Intrepid senior Evelyn Striegel refurbishes VA courtyard

Ella Mangeot
August 22, 2025
A house fire caused severe damage to the Fishback's home. Photo courtesy of Jenny Fishback.

Support Fishback family after devastating house fire

Grady Amick and Ella Mangeot
July 25, 2025
Manual RedEye staffers share the albums that impacted them the most this year, including "Hozier" by Hozier, "Brat" by Charli XCX, "The Crux" by Djo, "The Way We Move" by Langhorne Slim & The Law, "Manning Fireworks" by MJ Lenderman and “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” by Bad Bunny.

Manual RedEye’s year in music: Albums that impacted us this school year

Greyson Lindblom, Grady Amick, Ella Mangeot, Lydia Adams, Grace Fridy, Mayrin Romero Hernandez, Navarre Wiese Baharestan, and Max Founder
May 19, 2025
"Shucked" is playing at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center from May 13-18, 2025.

REVIEW: “Shucked” demonstrates the importance of unity

Ella Mangeot
May 16, 2025
The SAVE Act would change the documents that can be provided for identification for voter registration. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

OPINION: The SAVE Act is an affront to democracy

Ella Mangeot
May 9, 2025
Shopping apps like Amazon, Shein and Temu will be impacted by Donald Trump's tariffs. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

Donald Trump’s tariffs and how they are affecting the economy

Ella Mangeot and David Schenk
May 4, 2025
LAMPUS, a rock cover band from Louisville, performs at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s “Fest-a-Ville."

Kentucky Derby Festival supports the community with “Fest-a-Ville”

Ella Mangeot
April 30, 2025
The non-profit, Donate Life Kentucky Trust, assists organ donors and recipients in the state.

PROFILE: Community is key for Shelley Snyder

Ella Mangeot
March 31, 2025
“Peter Pan” is playing at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center from March 25-30, 2025.

REVIEW: “Peter Pan” reminds us all to never completely grow up

Ella Mangeot
March 28, 2025
Interior of the Kentucky State Capitol. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

LIVE UPDATES: Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session

Isabella Edghill
February 28, 2025
The measles vaccine was so effective that in 2000, the disease was declared eliminated from the US. However, cases are on the rise once again. Design by Marisa Bucher.

OPINION: Vaccine advocacy from the government is a necessity

Ella Mangeot
March 24, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed dozens of Executive orders in his first two weeks in office. Official White House photo by Tia Dufour.

LIVE UPDATES: Trump administration’s executive orders and actions

Grace Fridy
January 29, 2025
Some Manual students will once again receive bus transportation beginning March 17, 2025.

Manual announces implementation plan for the return of buses

Ella Mangeot
March 14, 2025
The 2025-2026 Broadway in Louisville season will feature five shows that have not been to the city before and four returning shows. Design by Ella Mangeot.

2025-2026 PNC Broadway in Louisville season shows announced

Ella Mangeot
March 13, 2025
Recent legislation could impact programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Design by Marisa Bucher.

Kentucky legislature and federal government targets diversity, equity and inclusion in schools

Ella Mangeot and Max Founder
March 11, 2025
“Moulin Rouge!” has come to the Kentucky Performing Arts Center from Feb. 18 through March 2, 2025.

REVIEW: The hollow happiness of a night at the Moulin Rouge

Grady Amick and Ella Mangeot
March 2, 2025
Fires raging across Los Angeles and severe snowstorms in the southeast are the latest in a pattern of ever increasing extreme weather events. Design by Marisa Bucher.

OPINION: Recent weather events prove the necessity of climate change initiatives

Ella Mangeot
February 19, 2025
Maya Angelou was a woman of many firsts, from inaugural poetry to streetcar driving. Design by Sadie Roethgen.

BHM Profile: Maya Angelou’s trailblazing storytelling

Ella Mangeot
February 6, 2025
Students at Manual walk to the bus after school. They will not have the opportunity next year.

JCPS plans to restore busing for some Manual and other magnet students

Ella Mangeot
January 29, 2025
With rising prices for prescriptions and treatment, many Americans feel disillusioned with the broken healthcare system. Design by Aaron Ziegler.

OPINION: The ultimate hear-me-out; Luigi Mangione and the problems with the US healthcare system

Ella Mangeot and Greyson Lindblom
January 28, 2025
The musical "Mamma Mia!" is playing at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts from Dec. 3 through Dec. 8.

REVIEW: “Mamma Mia!” is a fun, escapist show with an important message

Ella Mangeot
December 7, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

Donald Trump in the process of choosing controversial cabinet nominees

Ella Mangeot
December 6, 2024
Lifeline meals consist of rice with either soy or beans and are fortified with extra veggies and protein.

Lifeline Christian Mission: Providing hurricane relief one meal at a time

Ella Mangeot
November 5, 2024
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has faced many sexists comments from opponents. Design by Marisa Bucher.

OPINION: Republican comments reflect misogynistic stereotypes in society

Ella Mangeot
November 4, 2024
Banners in the hallways inform students of the upcoming Red/White Week themes and events.

Manual students react to the 2024 Red/White Week themes

Ella Mangeot
October 26, 2024
The National Tour of "Les Misérables" runs at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts from Oct.1 - Oct. 6.

REVIEW: Despite old origins, “Les Misérables” offers a new perspective

Ella Mangeot
October 4, 2024
As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, candidate yard signs are popping up across the city.

First presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held on Tuesday night

Ella Mangeot
September 11, 2024
Although only two balloons were inflated, the Balloon Glow was considered a success.

Successful Gaslight Festival Balloon Glow held Saturday night

Ella Mangeot
September 10, 2024
Proposed educational policies, such as banning discussions of race and gender in the classroom, have raised the stakes of the 2024 election. Design by Sadie Roethgen.

OPINION: Donald Trump’s dangerous education policies should make every teen care about this election

Ella Mangeot
September 6, 2024
The donkey is the historic symbol of the Democratic party. Patriotism was a common theme throughout the 2024 Convention. Design by Sadie Roethgen

The Democratic National Convention features rousing speeches and energetic supporters

Grady Amick and Ella Mangeot
August 23, 2024
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