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Jacob Hamm

Jacob Hamm, Special Projects Editor

Jacob Hamm is the Special Projects Editor for Manual RedEye. You can usually find him reading a book or playing a classic Nintendo game, at least when he’s not pole vaulting. You can contact him at jacob.hamm@manualjc.com.

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A Pride flag sticker covers a Manual students ID as part of an 2016 initiative by Manual's GSTA. The initiative, whose goal was to let students and teachers show support for LGBTQ students, was ultimately shot down. Photo by Kate Hatter.

OPINION: JCPS needs to protect its LGBTQ+ students

Jacob Hamm
June 2, 2021
The myth of "Halloween sadism"

The myth of “Halloween sadism”

Jacob Hamm
October 28, 2020
Four video conferencing platforms go head-to-head.

Let’s meet up! Four top video conferencing platforms explained

Jacob Hamm
September 13, 2020
REFLECTION: The power of hope in quarantine

REFLECTION: The power of hope in quarantine

Mandala Gupta VerWiebe, Jacob Hamm, Kate Benton, and Norah Wulkopf
April 27, 2020
A clean, clear desk space with lots of natural light can help you avoid distractions and focus on your work.

Tips to stay focused during Non-Traditional Instruction

Jacob Hamm and Mandala Gupta VerWiebe
April 9, 2020
JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio announces plans for a new track & field facility.

February current events quiz

Jacob Hamm
March 2, 2020
Teachers give tips for the upcoming ACT

Teachers give tips for the upcoming ACT

Liv Bohler and Jacob Hamm
December 3, 2019
Crimsons go crazy at the pep rally. Photo by Payton Carns

R/W Week 2019: What to know for this week

Jacob Hamm, Liv Bohler, and
October 29, 2019
The top five democratic candidates in the 2020 presidential primary and Donald Trump are compared policy by policy. Illustrations by Anabel Magers.

How the top five Democrats compare to Trump on issues picked by you

Jacob Hamm and Anabel Magers
October 5, 2019
Aidan Sheridan-Rabideau (12, HSU) poses with his completed, Monopoly-themed, parking space.

Seniors paint parking spots for Best Buddies fundraiser

Mandala Gupta VerWiebe and Jacob Hamm
September 15, 2019
A young holds up the flag that he is proud to represent Friday, Jun. 17, 2016. —Photo courtesy of Spencer —Photo courtesy of Robbie Spencer

OPINION: Your Straight Pride plans should go straight into the trash

Jacob Hamm
June 6, 2019
Members of the Environmental Club vote on leading officers for the upcoming year.

Environmental Club elects new leaders

Jacob Hamm
June 4, 2019
Lena Kaziska (10, MST) clears a 10'6" bar in a track meet at Male, winning the girl's pole vault competition for the meet. Photo provided by Kayla Wendler.

Lena Kaziska rises to the top

Jacob Hamm
May 30, 2019
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April current events quiz

Jacob Hamm
May 1, 2019
BHM: JCPS's teacher population does not reflect the students they teach

BHM: JCPS’s teacher population does not reflect the students they teach

Jacob Hamm
February 28, 2019
BHM: African American youth activists

BHM: African American youth activists

Jacob Hamm
February 16, 2019
DuPont Manual's library will no longer be checking books out this semester due to renovations.

Manual’s library will no longer be checking out books this semester

Jacob Hamm
January 15, 2019
6th Avenue in Midtown New York City, all decked up for Christmas.

12 Days of Manual: Netflix’s hidden holiday gems

Jacob Hamm
December 20, 2018
Attendees of the Environmental Club's local food fair test their knowledge of environmentally sustainable eating.

Environmental Club teaches students how to eat green

Jacob Hamm
December 13, 2018
How the internet changed journalism

How the internet changed journalism

Jacob Hamm
December 3, 2018
What is Kentucky's "No Pass, No Drive" law?

What is Kentucky’s “No Pass, No Drive” law?

Jacob Hamm
October 23, 2018
Nikki Haley's resignation perpetuates Trump's high staff turnover

Nikki Haley’s resignation perpetuates Trump’s high staff turnover

Jacob Hamm
October 9, 2018
OPINION: Sept. 11 happened because of terrorists, not Muslims

OPINION: Sept. 11 happened because of terrorists, not Muslims

Jacob Hamm
September 11, 2018
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