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Grace Fridy

Grace Fridy, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Fridy is the Editor-in-Chief of Manual RedEye. She enjoys working on opinion, breaking news, education and many other kinds of coverage. Grace enjoys reading, writing, baking, bowling and above all, discussing. You can contact her at [email protected].

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Protest participants waved a Palestinian flag throughout the evening.

Louisville Students for Justice in Palestine protests, calls on student government to pass divestment resolution

Grady Amick and Grace Fridy
March 20, 2025
Roots 101 African American Museum was founded by Louisville native Lamont Collins.

BHM: Roots 101 African American Museum provides important lessons to Louisville

Grace Fridy and Stella Kolers
February 27, 2025
Signs reading "STOP ELON MUSK" were displayed throughout the rally.

Louisville Democrats and Congressman Morgan McGarvey speak out at “Stop Elon Musk” rally

Grace Fridy
February 8, 2025
Manual students enter school on Tuesday through the main entrance in order to go through weapons detectors.

LIVE UPDATES: Local school closings amid increase in flu and other sickness

Isabella Edghill and Morgan Schmidt
February 4, 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
Members of the Kentucky Student Voice Team (KSVT) announced the filing of a lawsuit against the state on Jan. 14.

Student-led nonprofit group sues Kentucky demanding adequate public education

Grace Fridy
January 15, 2025
Katelyn Cormney (9, HSU) poses with a cane to show off her costume.

R/W Week 2024: Senior Citizen Day

Grace Fridy
October 30, 2024
Dr. Pollio sat down with Manual RedEye on Oct. 24.

Superintendent Marty Pollio reflects on his tenure and the future of JCPS

Lydia Morgan and Grace Fridy
October 27, 2024
JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio visits Manual. Photo by Maddie Gamertsfelder.

Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio announces his retirement from JCPS

Grace Fridy, Katie Dikes, Morgan Schmidt, Isabella Edghill, Lydia Morgan, and Dia Cohen
September 27, 2024
Students, teachers, parents and community members all spoke at the event.

Legislative task force gathers community input about state of JCPS

Isabella Edghill and Grace Fridy
September 11, 2024
As election nears, it is important eligible voters take part in their civic duty. Design by Dia Cohen.

Registering to vote: what Kentuckians need to know about the election

Grace Fridy
August 28, 2024

Manual’s New Dismissal Policy

Katie Dikes, Grace Fridy, Jackson Jones, Stella Kolers, Lydia Morgan, Sam Payne Young, Abby Prather, Morgan Schmidt, and Zeara Robinson
August 22, 2024
Community members gathered around Grawmeyer Hall, waving Palestinian flags during the Nakba rally.

Students for Justice in Palestine leads Nakba march at University of Louisville

Grace Fridy and Grady Amick
May 21, 2024
The school board's recent decision on start times will cause Manual to change from a start time of 7:40 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. next school year.

JCPS Board votes for a new start time plan, changing times for between 40 and 50 schools

Katie Dikes, Grace Fridy, and Morgan Schmidt
May 7, 2024
Many community members and leaders showed up to the Wednesday board meeting.

JCPS board votes to end most magnet and traditional transportation despite community concerns

Isabella Edghill and Grace Fridy
April 11, 2024
Congressman McGarvey and Dr. Newman welcome Annika Chadha (9, MST) to the stage. Photo by Jazmine Martinez.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey visits Manual for an informal town hall with students

Grace Fridy and Lydia Morgan
February 24, 2024
Manual students enter school on Tuesday through the main entrance in order to go through weapons detectors.

[Photo] Manual introduces new Evolv weapons detectors into daily schedule

Caleb Masterson
February 8, 2024
Communities across Kentucky need easier access to fresh, local produce.

OPINION: Community Supported Agriculture is key to solving Louisville food insecurity

Grace Fridy
January 2, 2024
STANDING OUT: Protesters from Westboro Baptist Church stand outside of Manual on Dec. 8. Counter-protestors hold a sign that says "You are Loved" as cars pass by. Photo by Ava Blair

Louisville community support for Manual students contrasts Westboro messaging

Kaelin Gaydos, Leo Tobbe, Cooper Walton, Grace Fridy, Caleb Singleton, Ava Blair, and Aly Peeler
December 8, 2023
Kentucky's Democratic election night party started and ended on a positive note after Beshear secured four more years as governor. Photo by Isabella Edghill

Kentucky Democrats celebrate Beshear win while Republicans address Cameron loss

Kaelin Gaydos, Grace Fridy, and Isabella Edghill
November 13, 2023
Manual parents wait outside school to pick up their children after Wednesday's lockdown. Photo by Cheryl Ellis.

Active shooter threat, lockdown disrupts Manual classes

Grace Fridy and Kaelin Gaydos
November 8, 2023
A variety of Halloween decor can be found in the yards, on the porches and houses of Hillcrest residents.

Hillcrest Avenue is the place to be during Halloween season

Grace Fridy and Katie Dikes
October 23, 2023
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Cooper Walton, Grace Fridy, Jackson Jones, Caleb Masterson, Abby Prather, and Katie Dikes
September 18, 2023
A Community Supported Agriculture farm, Need More Acres Farm in Scottsville, Ky. Photo by Grace Fridy.

[Photo] Explainer: Community supported agriculture in Kentucky

Aly Peeler
September 14, 2023
The students run to the fence to congratulate the football team on their win against Ballard.

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

Grace Fridy and Naomi Fields
September 7, 2023
Bigger grocery stores like the one above could help eliminate food poverty in Louisville. Photo by Lu Hanson on Unsplash.

OPINION: Louisville Metro needs to address West End food insecurity

Grace Fridy
February 22, 2023
Avid rowers take part in a leisurely ride down the Ohio River. Photo by Sara Holland .

How The Louisville Rowing Club fostered a strong teen community

Grace Fridy
January 31, 2023
Voting stations like these were used to take ballots in the midterm elections. Photo by Adam Kaz on Unsplash.

OPINION: The midterm elections were a red flag for the GOP, not a red wave

Grace Fridy
November 23, 2022
Alex Hartz (YPAS,11) appears as Icelandic singer/songwriter Björk. Photo by Lydia Morgan.

R/W Week 2022: Celebrity Day

Grace Fridy and Lydia Morgan
October 26, 2022
The characters often monologue and explain things to each other. Photo by Erin Quinlan.

REVIEW: Airness soars in YPAS theater debut

Grace Fridy
September 22, 2022
An image of Cheney's former place of work, and where she might one day deliver a State of the Union Address. Photo by Josh Sukoff on Unsplash.

OPINION: Liz Cheney is the Republican party’s secret weapon

Grace Fridy
September 2, 2022
This infographic displays some of the main reasons why bus drivers, and therefore buses; have been so scare to start the school year. Design by Morgan Schmidt

JCPS bus driver shortage explained

Grace Fridy
August 27, 2022
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