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Payton Carns

Payton Carns, Editor-in-Chief

Payton Carns is the Editor-in-Chief of Manual RedEye this year. She enjoys reading, running and listening to music. She can always be found watching Grey’s Anatomy or listening to Taylor Swift on repeat. You can contact her at [email protected].

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Student speech rights, as protected by 1969 Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, are under attack.

OPINION: In Mahanoy case, students’ free speech is under attack

Payton Carns
April 28, 2021
YPAS to host New Works festival virtually

YPAS to host New Works festival virtually

Payton Carns
March 12, 2021
Graphic by Molly Gregory.

New schedule combines in-person and asynchronous learning

Ofelia Mattingly and Payton Carns
March 10, 2021
A mural memorial for Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbury and George Floyd, located on 11th and Main street in Louisville. Photo by Payton Carns.

BHM: OPINION: A new administration doesn’t solve everything

Payton Carns
February 22, 2021
House of Representatives Chamber - Kentucky State Capitol.

New Voices Act gives more voice to student journalists

Payton Carns
February 7, 2021
Manual stands tall on a beautiful spring day in April 2020. Photo by Molly Gregory.

BREAKING: Dr. Michael Newman to be Manual’s new principal

KC Ciresi, Payton Carns, and Macy Waddle
February 1, 2021
Defending your backpack virtually

Defending your backpack virtually

Payton Carns
January 30, 2021
The Manual community has gone through some big changes this past year and Manual RedEye wants to highlight these changes and tell your story. Graphic by Molly Gregory.

Letter from the editor: Looking ahead

Payton Carns
January 6, 2021
OPINION: Support your friends a little extra this winter

OPINION: Support your friends a little extra this winter

Payton Carns
December 11, 2020
Design by Molly Gregory.

Principal Darryl Farmer retires from Manual

Payton Carns, KC Ciresi, and Ofelia Mattingly
November 25, 2020
Design by Payton Carns.

What will it take to get back to school?

Payton Carns
November 15, 2020
Graphic by Molly Gregory.

BREAKING: Biden becomes President-elect, Manual reacts

KC Ciresi, Brennan Eberwine, and Payton Carns
November 7, 2020
The Electoral College: its history and problems

The Electoral College: its history and problems

Payton Carns
November 1, 2020
JCPS lays out what returning to school will look like

JCPS lays out what returning to school will look like

Payton Carns and Guest Contributor
October 21, 2020
Graphic by KC Ciresi.

World Mental Health Day: How to support your friends

KC Ciresi and Payton Carns
October 10, 2020
Photographs and flowers adorn the Breonna Taylor Memorial in Jefferson Park.

[Photo] Manual reacts to the results of the Breonna Taylor investigation

RedEye Staff
September 23, 2020
Running with a purpose: ‘Run for Breonna’ Louisville 5k

Running with a purpose: ‘Run for Breonna’ Louisville 5k

Payton Carns
September 20, 2020
Scattered screen with multiple video call services open.

How to combat ‘Zoom fatigue’

Payton Carns
September 9, 2020
Get ready for NTI 2.0

Get ready for NTI 2.0

Payton Carns
August 24, 2020
Class of 2020 honored with virtual graduation ceremony

Class of 2020 honored with virtual graduation ceremony

Payton Carns, Jayvon Rankin, and Macy Waddle
May 27, 2020
Governor Andy Beshear talks with Manual RedEye reporters about various topics on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Governor Beshear on reopenings, Class of 2020, anxiety, the future

Reece Gunther, KC Ciresi, Payton Carns, and Maddie Gamertsfelder
May 19, 2020
BHM: Five books to read during Black History Month

BHM: Five books to read during Black History Month

Payton Carns
February 5, 2020
Featured Image Louisville Free Public Library by pa138617 on Flickr licensed under CC BY NC-ND 2.0. No changes were made to the image. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article.

BHM: LFPL hosts free movie showings celebrating black history

Payton Carns
February 2, 2020
Aidan Robbins (12, #7) stands on the sidelines as Manual defends against Fern Creek. “I’m just feeling content right now,” Robbins said. Photo by EP Presnell.

Early college enrollment gives athletes a head start

Payton Carns
January 31, 2020
A festive part of NuLu is the welcomed graffiti by members of the community, giving it a recognizable presence that changes with the seasons.

NuLOU: The best spot for a local shopping experience

Payton Carns
January 22, 2020
Manuals swim team makes a splash on senior night

Manual’s swim team makes a splash on senior night

Payton Carns
January 18, 2020
Manual female athletes represented on National Letter of Intent Day

Manual female athletes represented on National Letter of Intent Day

Payton Carns
November 12, 2019
Photo of the JV quiz bowl team.

Manual’s JV quick recall team wins Bulldog Tournament

Payton Carns
October 28, 2019
Photo courtesy of CNNs promo on social media.

CNN and Human Rights Campaign host Democratic town hall focused on LGBTQ+ issues

Payton Carns
October 11, 2019
A grafitti-styled painting on the wall outside Manuals guidance office reminding students to Talk to your counselor.

REFLECTION: I am important and so is my mental health

Payton Carns
October 10, 2019
OPINION: Voting is always necessary

OPINION: Voting is always necessary

Payton Carns
September 24, 2019
Louisville voters attend Buttigiegs presidential town hall

Louisville voters attend Buttigieg’s presidential town hall

Payton Carns
September 18, 2019
A Manual summer rewind

A Manual summer rewind

Payton Carns
September 2, 2019
Hot temperatures cause JCPS to take precautions

Hot temperatures cause JCPS to take precautions

Payton Carns and Kate Benton
August 26, 2019
Meet Ms. Roy, Ms. Alvey and Ms. Wilson

Meet Ms. Roy, Ms. Alvey and Ms. Wilson

Payton Carns
August 23, 2019
Bleeding women dry: The problem with Kentuckys pink tax

Bleeding women dry: The problem with Kentucky’s “pink tax”

Payton Carns
June 3, 2019
Manual engineering students attend announcement of Louisville Maker Faire

Manual engineering students attend announcement of Louisville Maker Faire

Payton Carns
May 20, 2019
Manual students reflect on their favorite teachers

Manual students reflect on their favorite teachers

Payton Carns
May 11, 2019
WFPK to host second Waterfront Wednesday of 2019 season

WFPK to host second Waterfront Wednesday of 2019 season

Payton Carns
May 10, 2019
A blueberry streusel muffin accompanied by two coffees. Photo by Payton Carns.

Baking to hire: Scarlet’s Bakery surpasses expectations

Payton Carns
April 20, 2019
OPINION: False accusations of sexual harassment damage credibility of the Me Too movement

OPINION: False accusations of sexual harassment damage credibility of the Me Too movement

Payton Carns
March 16, 2019
BHM: 10 classic movies to watch to celebrate black history

BHM: 10 classic movies to watch to celebrate black history

Payton Carns
February 4, 2019
Zach Recktenwald stands surprised after the ball goes in the basket following a half court shot in 2018.

Zach Recktenwald: Coming back strong

Payton Carns
December 30, 2018
OPINION: LGBTQ+ figures in the media create more acceptance

OPINION: LGBTQ+ figures in the media create more acceptance

Payton Carns
December 12, 2018
What are Manual students thankful for?

What are Manual students thankful for?

Payton Carns
November 22, 2018
My Morning Jackets Jim James is back in Louisville

My Morning Jacket’s Jim James is back in Louisville

Payton Carns
November 19, 2018
Five local Louisville bands

Five local Louisville bands

Payton Carns
November 9, 2018
REWitched, POINT: Phobias should be taken seriously

REWitched, POINT: Phobias should be taken seriously

Payton Carns
October 26, 2018
Crimsons go crazy at the pep rally. Photo by Payton Carns

R/W Week 2018: Crimsons go crazy at the pep rally

Payton Carns
October 20, 2018
R/W Week 2018: Manual students sumo wrestle and more at the carnival

R/W Week 2018: Manual students sumo wrestle and more at the carnival

Payton Carns
October 17, 2018
Vancouver Pride Parade Photo by Kyle Pearce on Flickr. Licensed under CC BY- SA 2.0. No changes were made to the original image. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article. Link to Picture: https://flic.kr/p/6PimJj

What is National Coming Out Day?

Payton Carns
October 11, 2018
Youre Proving Her Point. Photo by Johnny Silvercloud on Flickr, Licensed as 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. Link to Image: https://flic.kr/p/RgGRLT

OPINION: Male sexual harassment is not a joke

Payton Carns
September 30, 2018
Manual kicks off Crimson Hour for the 2018-2019 school year

Manual kicks off Crimson Hour for the 2018-2019 school year

Payton Carns
September 14, 2018
Due to the long lunch break, classes will be shortened by 10 minutes. Graphic by Piper Hansen.

Crimson Hour is back for the 2018-2019 school year

Payton Carns
September 13, 2018
Louisville community travels around the world in four days

Louisville community travels around the world in four days

Payton Carns
September 7, 2018
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