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PODCAST: Spreading arts awareness with Clark Worden

PODCAST: Spreading arts awareness with Clark Worden

EP Presnell and Mya Cummins
May 23, 2021
"Shadow and Bone" Photo from Netflix Studios. No changes have been made to this image.

OPINION: “Shadow and Bone” is the future of adaptations

EP Presnell
May 6, 2021
A year after quarantine began, senior EP Presnell reflects on her time in quarantine and has a message to high school seniors.

Dear high school seniors

EP Presnell
March 14, 2021
"This Close to Okay" released earlier this month on February 2. You can buy it wherever books are sold.

BHM: Interview with author Leesa Cross-Smith

EP Presnell
February 28, 2021
OPINION: Romance novels need to diversify

OPINION: Romance novels need to diversify

EP Presnell
February 20, 2021
Even though we will return to school one day, it will look quite different than the way we left it.

OPINION: JCPS needs to finish this year digitally

EP Presnell
January 28, 2021
Ways to prepare for the new semester without winter break

Ways to prepare for the new semester without winter break

EP Presnell
January 14, 2021
Longer classes, longer days coming soon

Longer classes, longer days coming soon

EP Presnell
January 8, 2021
The US Capitol building on a fall night in 2019. Photo by EP Presnell.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: We must stay united during this attack on our democracy

RedEye Staff
January 6, 2021
The importance of the Georgia Senate runoffs

The importance of the Georgia Senate runoffs

EP Presnell and Brennan Eberwine
January 5, 2021
Design by Macy Waddle.

2020 election brings more representation to the LGBTQ+ community

Ofelia Mattingly and EP Presnell
November 28, 2020
JCPS's approach to NTI is causing an overload of work that is burning out students. NTI is breaking us and it's time for a break and change. Graphic by EP Presnell.

OPINION: JCPS is breaking us with NTI

EP Presnell
November 9, 2020
BREAKING: The Presidential election 2020

BREAKING: The Presidential election 2020

EP Presnell
November 3, 2020
It's time to write your essays in comic sans. Graphic by EP Presnell.

OPINION: Write your essays and drafts in Comic Sans

EP Presnell
October 8, 2020
Dr. Marty Pollio explains how he plans for students to return to in-person school. Screenshot from the live conference from EP Presnell.

JCPS lays out its next steps to returning to the classroom

EP Presnell
September 25, 2020
OPINION: Essential workers deserve a reward

OPINION: Essential workers deserve a reward

EP Presnell and Ofelia Mattingly
May 30, 2020
April's SBDM meeting, which occurred over Zoom. Photo by Reece Gunther.

April’s virtual SBDM meeting reviews FRYSC plans and finances

EP Presnell
April 22, 2020
Cardinal Towne's sidewalks are empty, not a normal sight for 2:30 on a week day. Photo by EP Presnell.

Comfy Cow has recently temporarily closed in Cardinal Towne. Photo by EP Presnell.

Quills, Cardinal Towne's coffee shop, is temporarily closed unlike other local shops such as Heine Brothers. Photo by EP Presnell.

Topp't, a pizzeria in Cardinal Towne, is temporarily closed as the University of Louisville is not doing in person classes, causing business to slow down. Photo by EP Presnell

Unlike most restaurants, Noodles and Company has not closed, allowing construction workers and other residents in Old Louisville to have a place to get food. Photo by EP Presnell.

Qdoba, like Noodles and Company, is not closed and allows pick up orders. Photo by EP Presnell.

Mt. Fiji is also open, and informs their customers they are wearing protective gear to ensure safety while serving food. Photo by EP Presnell

2nd Street and the area around it are much more scarce as students go home and residents stay indoors. Photo by EP Presnell.

Home Run Burgers has closed their doors for the moment as business runs slow. Photo by EP Presnell.

A sweatshirt left in Manual's student parking lot. Photo by EP Presnell.

Manual's student parking lot empty on a Tuesday afternoon at 2:00, an unusual sight. Photo by EP Presnell.

Manual's student parking lot is empty on a Tuesday afternoon with only construction workers present. Photo by EP Presnell.

At 2:00 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon, the only cars belong to the construction staff that are still working on the school. Photo by EP Presnell.

The South Central Library is closed, stopping tutoring, workshops and rentals. Photo by EP Presnell

The J.C. Penny in the Jefferson Mall is empty as employees and customers stay home. Photo by EP Presnell

Five Below, a bargain store, is closed with signs telling customers they will not be open. Photo by EP Presnell.

Michaels, a relatively busy store, is closed in an effort to keep people home and safe. Photo by EP Presnell.

The Metro Diner is empty. They are only doing pick up orders. Photo by EP Presnell.

The South Central Library, as well as other LFPL are not accepting returns. Photo by EP Presnell.

Dairy Queen advertises they are only doing drive through orders. Photo by EP Presnell

A shopping center near the South Central Library, including a Party City and multiple clothing stores is empty. Photo by EP Presnell.

The Jefferson Mall food court is empty and closed. Photo by EP Presnell.

A shopping center next to Jefferson Mall is mostly closed, with the Liquor Barn and Academy Sports still being open to in store customers. Photo by EP Presnell

The Metro Diner is only doing pick up orders. Photo by EP Presnell.

Ultas across the country have closed to keep workers safe. This is the sign they have on their doors. Photo by EP Presnell.

Angela Davis spoke to the ACLU in North Carolina about her connections to radical social reform during the '60s and '70s. Photo courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.

BMH: OPINION: Black History Month should be every month

Tyler Lericos and EP Presnell
February 29, 2020
One of Cast B's dress rehearsals in November, where Roman Tate takes the lead.

Roman Tate: Pursuing the arts

EP Presnell
February 6, 2020
Alford took a picture with the rainbow cake that got her expelled from Whitefield Academy.

OPINION: Expelling students isn’t acting in the Christian spirit

EP Presnell
January 17, 2020
Take Five Episode Four

Take Five Episode Four

EP Presnell, Cesca Campisano, and Norah Wulkopf
January 15, 2020
Joonas Suotamo is Chewbacca, Oscar Isaac is Poe Dameron, Daisy Ridley is Rey and John Boyega is Finn in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Countdown to Skywalker: “The Rise of Skywalker” Review

EP Presnell
December 23, 2019
At the 2019 Male, Manual game, a helmet sits alone as Male dominates Manual's offense and defense following a back-to-back matchup.

[Photo] Manual RedEye: A year in photos

Cesca Campisano and Kate Benton
December 19, 2019
Countdown to Skywalker: "Empire Strikes Back" Review

Countdown to Skywalker: “Empire Strikes Back” Review

EP Presnell
December 14, 2019
OPINION: Appreciate all Christmas songs

OPINION: Appreciate all Christmas songs

EP Presnell
December 13, 2019
Countdown to Skywalker

Countdown to Skywalker

EP Presnell, Tyler Lericos, and Norah Wulkopf
December 6, 2019
Take Five Episode Three

Take Five Episode Three

Cesca Campisano, EP Presnell, and Norah Wulkopf
December 4, 2019
“Star Wars Attack of the Clones” is by 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilms. This still was released for press and is protected under the fact this is a review and can be used for educational purposes. 

Countdown to Skywalker: “Attack of the Clones” Review

EP Presnell
December 2, 2019
Take Five Episode Two

Take Five Episode Two

EP Presnell, Norah Wulkopf, and Cesca Campisano
November 9, 2019
Manual attempts to make it down the field to score another touchdown. Photo by Cesca Campisano

R/W Week 2019: GALLERY: Male defeats Manual

EP Presnell and Cesca Campisano
November 2, 2019
R/W Week 2019: OPINION: Roast their school, not their student body

R/W Week 2019: OPINION: Roast their school, not their student body

EP Presnell
October 31, 2019
In center hall, the balloons come to hang down in the roped area at the front of the school. Photo by Cesca Campisano

R/W Week 2019: Renovations and decorations

EP Presnell and Cesca Campisano
October 30, 2019
R/W Week 2019: Dear RedEye questions

R/W Week 2019: Dear RedEye questions

EP Presnell and Mandala Gupta VerWiebe
October 26, 2019
Take Five Episode One

Take Five Episode One

EP Presnell, Norah Wulkopf, and Cesca Campisano
October 21, 2019
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is believed to be a deeply haunted place in Old Louisville. Photo by EP Presnell

I went for a ghost walk around Old Louisville

EP Presnell, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2019
RedEye book club review: "Room"

RedEye book club review: “Room”

EP Presnell
October 8, 2019
Dear RedEye September: Back to school

Dear RedEye September: Back to school

Mandala Gupta VerWiebe and EP Presnell
September 23, 2019
OPINION: Students should be allowed to leave school for protests

OPINION: Students should be allowed to leave school for protests

EP Presnell
September 21, 2019
Photo courtesy of Manual Photojournalism

OPINION: You should have a study skills

EP Presnell and Piper Shiflet
September 14, 2019
OPINION: The MPAA rating system needs to recommend, not restrict

OPINION: The MPAA rating system needs to recommend, not restrict

EP Presnell
September 4, 2019
Manual adds three new ECE assistants

Manual adds three new ECE assistants

EP Presnell
August 30, 2019
Danielle Elise Bartley: the woman behind the camera

Danielle Elise Bartley: the woman behind the camera

EP Presnell
May 23, 2019
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OPINION: Test anxiety has the ability to help your score

EP Presnell
May 16, 2019
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OPINION: Graphic novels are quick to read and showcase a multitude of stories

EP Presnell
April 3, 2019
Information and signs are posted outside the guidance counselors' office to encourage students to speak witht heir counselor. Photo courtesy of Akhila Nadimpalli

JCPS is changing its approach to bullying and suicide amongst rising suicide rates

EP Presnell
March 29, 2019
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Sophomore classes and scheduling advice

EP Presnell
March 12, 2019
Teachers in the rotunda crowd together to sing and chant against House and Senate Bills. Photo by Emma "E.P." Presnell

Senate Bill 250 passes during JCPS’s second sick-out

EP Presnell
March 6, 2019
Take Five: Oscars edition

Take Five: Oscars edition

EP Presnell and Adrienne Sato
February 24, 2019
"Grammy Statuettes" by Prayitno on Flickr is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic. No changes were made to the image. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article.

Take Five: Weeks of Feb. 3 & Feb. 10

EP Presnell
February 14, 2019
BHM: What movies the LFPL will play during BHM

BHM: What movies the LFPL will play during BHM

EP Presnell
February 10, 2019
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Take Five: Weeks of Jan. 20 & Jan. 27

EP Presnell
January 31, 2019
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OPINION: “Into the Spider-Verse” encourages animators to take a leap of faith

EP Presnell
January 27, 2019
Gyuli and her husband Samir stand with a YPAS Piano class at the end of their class period together. The period showed students a new perspective on music and culture in the world. Photo taken by EP Presnell and provided by Gyuli Kambarova

Russian composer Gyuli Kambarova shares her music with the community

EP Presnell
December 7, 2018
Emmett Forrest explains to Elle Woods that the "chip on his shoulder" helped him to get through law school. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Take five: Nov. 16 – Nov. 23

EP Presnell
November 22, 2018
Along with her paper application, Elle Woods asks her sorority to accompany her in a choreographed personal essay. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Elle yeah: YPAS nails “Legally Blonde” musical

Piper Hansen and EP Presnell
November 15, 2018
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REVIEW: Bohemian Rhapsody

EP Presnell
November 8, 2018
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Take Five: weeks of 10/21 and 10/28

EP Presnell
November 2, 2018
REWitched, COUNTERPOINT: Embrace fear this Halloween

REWitched, COUNTERPOINT: Embrace fear this Halloween

EP Presnell
October 26, 2018
As the game was getting ready to begin, students in the crowd cheer and use a light to bring everyone together.

Featured Image Citation: "The Kentucky Center For Performing Arts" by Nicolas Henderson on Flickr. Image is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article.

Take Five: weeks of 9/30 and 10/7

EP Presnell
October 11, 2018
Reporters from national and international news organizations fight to secure a spot in the media section to set up lighting and camera equipment in several hours before guests of the Obama rally arrive.

Four upcoming local film festivals

EP Presnell
September 27, 2018
"A protester against the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul, Minnesota" by Lorie Shaull. Image is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article.

Who is Judge Brett Kavanaugh?

EP Presnell
September 27, 2018
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Take Five: 9/16 – 9/22

EP Presnell
September 22, 2018
Photo by Shelby Aaberg. Featured Image Citation: Scottsbluf High School taking a test. Photo by Shelby Aaberg on Flickr, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. No changes were made to the original image. Use of this image does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article. Image link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/maaorg/16469657399

OPINION: Standardized test scores say nothing about who I am

EP Presnell
September 15, 2018
RA.M. Radio: Freedom of Speech

RA.M. Radio: Freedom of Speech

EP Presnell
September 8, 2018
Students are tired because football keeps them up

Crimsons tame the Tigers in the first home game

EP Presnell
August 25, 2018
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