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Navarre Wiese Baharestan

Navarre Wiese Baharestan, Student Life Editor

Navarre Baharestan is the Student Life Editor for Manual RedEye. He enjoys spending time swimming and playing pickleball when not in the newsroom. Navarre is most often found outside or with Sean Lattig. You can contact him at [email protected].

All content by Navarre Wiese Baharestan
The annual Burial of the Bulldog was held on Thursday, Oct. 30.

[Photo] R/W Week 2025: Students mourn Male Bulldog at annual funeral

Sophia Tzanetos and Alex Hopkins
October 30, 2025
The Portland Museum aims to open up the AHOY exhibit a year from now.

AHOY Museum, inspired by St. Louis’ City Museum, set to open in Louisville

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
October 22, 2025
Manual's Red Cross Club held it's annual blood drive on Friday, Oct. 17.

Crimsons donate at Red Cross Club’s annual blood drive

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
October 22, 2025
The dehoused epidemic has gripped the country for many years, but initiatives and laws have begun to make their impact.

OPINION: Mayor Greenberg’s “Home for Good” is too little, too late

Navarre Wiese Baharestan and Max Founder
October 6, 2025
Daniel Smith, Manual's FCA area representative, discusses with members in the morning.

FCA holds first meeting of the year

Navarre Wiese Baharestan and David Schenk
August 24, 2025
In compliance with HB 208, JCPS students will no longer be able to access personal telecommunication devices during school hours.

JCPS phone ban and policy changes: what you need to know

Stella Kolers, Navarre Wiese Baharestan, and Alex Hopkins
August 6, 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
Group Projects often lead to disagreements between peers. Design by Aaron Ziegler.

OPINION: Group Projects are not as beneficial as many assume

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
May 10, 2025
Kaden McCormick (#9, 9) watches the ball fly towards the outfield. Photo courtesy of Riley Roberts.

Varsity boys’ baseball defeats Eastern in close game

Mayrin Romero Hernandez and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
April 29, 2025
Many areas of Louisville, including near the Waterfront, have been impacted by recent flooding.

Louisville community steps up to recover after historic flood

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
April 17, 2025
duPont Manual hosted their annual college fair on April 10.

Manual hosts annual college fair

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
April 14, 2025
The U.S. Army highlighted their many educational programs at the college fair.

[Photo] College fair booths

April 14, 2025
JCPS schools will have to decide how to enforce the new cell phone ban, options include phone holders or pouches. Design by Marisa Bucher.

OPINION: Schools need to make phone bans work for everyone

Grady Amick and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
April 9, 2025
Louisville’s Department of Public Health and Wellness are spearheading an to provide safe needle and syringe disposal locations. Design by Sadie Roethgen.

Secure Syringe Disposal works to combat Louisville’s used needles issue

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
April 8, 2025
Video games voice-chats can be places of exchange for youth. Design by Aaron Ziegler.

OPINION: The danger of destigmatizing the n-word online

Navarre Wiese Baharestan and David Schenk
February 25, 2025
The Youth Performing Arts School offers many opportunities for community members to experience student made performing arts.

Upcoming arts events in Louisville

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
February 12, 2025
Car crushing would be an effective solution to the issue of street racing in Louisville. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

OPINION: Street Racing epidemic calls for bolder solutions

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
January 31, 2025
Donald Trump will be the first ever convicted felon to take the role of President of the United States. Design by Marisa Bucher.

OPINION: Donald Trump is a danger to democracy

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
November 21, 2024
The cast pose during their opening musical number.

YPAS opens Grease for annual fall musical

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
November 15, 2024
Signs in support of Amendment 2 were displayed at the Jefferson County Republicans' election night party.

Kentucky Republicans celebrate election, Democrats excited over Amendment 2 failure

Stella Kolers, Lydia Morgan, Grady Amick, and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
November 12, 2024
Yared Nuguse speaks to the crowd in Manual's gym, a smile on his face.

Manual honors former student and Olympic medalist Yared Nuguse in ceremony

Abigail Coty and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
September 17, 2024
Manual students dance and mingle at homecoming dance.

Manual hosts annual homecoming dance

David Schenk and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
September 15, 2024
Living in a shelter rather than on the street can increase opportunities for the city's unhoused population thanks to a new Louisville Metro ordinance. Design by Dia Cohen.

City passes ordinance and solidifies opportunities for homeless population

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
August 31, 2024
Further transportation endeavors to connect Louisville to other areas would benefit residents. Design by Aaron Ziegler.

OPINION: Expanding public rail will elevate Louisville transportation

Navarre Wiese Baharestan and David Schenk
April 30, 2024
Black journalists have unique experiences in a predominately white industry. Design by Dia Cohen.

BHM: The experiences of Black journalists over time

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
February 29, 2024
St. John Center is a non-profit that helps Louisville's homeless population. Its current offices are shown above.

St. John Center creates new transitional housing for Louisville homeless

Liv Ashley and Navarre Wiese Baharestan
February 18, 2024
Gossip comes in many forms for high school students.

The utilities of gossip according to Manual students

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
October 11, 2023
Photo of school buses.

OPINION: The History of busing in Louisville

Navarre Wiese Baharestan
September 17, 2023
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