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Editor’s note: Changes to this year’s college map

Editor’s note: Changes to this year’s college map

Piper Hansen
June 6, 2019
Manual's Class of 2019 post-graduation destinations

Manual’s Class of 2019 post-graduation destinations

Piper Hansen
June 6, 2019
Students react to Backpack investigation

Students react to Backpack investigation

Piper Hansen
June 4, 2019
Use of Backpack may cross digital privacy lines

Use of Backpack may cross digital privacy lines

Piper Hansen
June 4, 2019
Manual RedEye's senior portfolio

Manual RedEye’s senior portfolio

Piper Hansen
May 27, 2019
Simple catch phrases and drawings took up most of the pink and white posters right outside of City Hall. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Women’s rights rally illuminates a need for intersectionality in reproductive healthcare

Piper Hansen
May 24, 2019
Students gather at the China table to ask questions about current events in the country today. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Students celebrate diversity at Manual’s first Multicultural Fair

Piper Hansen
May 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of Andrew Meiners.

Eager for change: Students on the Kentucky primary

Piper Hansen
May 21, 2019
Editor's note: Digital backpack story delayed

Editor’s note: Digital backpack story delayed

Piper Hansen
May 9, 2019
Protestors sit in folding chairs and listen to music, ready to shout at attendees for the evening. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Homeless displaced for Derby, stake out at Barnstable Brown Gala

Piper Hansen
May 4, 2019
Graphic by Piper Hansen.

Who’s going to be on the primary ballot?

Piper Hansen
April 30, 2019
What you need to know for next month's primary

What you need to know for next month’s primary

Piper Hansen
April 23, 2019
End of year calendar

End of year calendar

Piper Hansen
April 23, 2019
Ms. Miller at a race at Churchill Downs with a friend. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Manual mourns Ms. Miller

Piper Hansen
April 15, 2019
Teachers crowd in any open spot in the capital to add to the loud voices singing "We're Not Gonna Take It." Photo by Emma "E.P." Presnell

QUIZ: March and Spring Break current events quiz

Piper Hansen
April 8, 2019
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire forged labor unions, workers’ rights and workplace safety

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire forged labor unions, workers’ rights and workplace safety

Piper Hansen
March 25, 2019
On top of the Newseum, spectators could see up and down Pennsylvania Avenue as hundreds of thousands gathered for the March for Our Lives. Photo by Nyah Mattison.

MFOL: A tiny step toward progress

Piper Hansen
March 24, 2019
Educators from around Kentucky shared chants and led songs throughout the day as the House went in and out of recess. Photo by Piper Hansen.

After six days of “sick-outs,” what’s going on in the KYGA19?

Piper Hansen
March 16, 2019
Teachers began to fill the capitol as early as 8 a.m. dressed in red and carrying a variety of signs. Photo by Piper Hansen.

No discussion of education bills as teachers occupy Frankfort for a third day

Piper Hansen
March 7, 2019
While students were in the majority, several older university faculty members came to support the fight for environmental justice. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Two students contest one day suspensions after climate change walkout

Piper Hansen
March 6, 2019
Students walk their talk at the capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Cicada Hoyt.

Here’s what you need to know about KYGA19 education legislation

Piper Hansen
March 6, 2019
As Manual parent Cindy Johnson sang the last lyric of the Black National Anthem, students in the front rows of the auditorium gave a standing ovation. Photo by Piper Hansen.

BHM: 2019 coverage recap

Piper Hansen
March 3, 2019
Since the crowd had to stay silent during the meeting, protesters raise their hands to support an opponent of HB 525. Photo by Phoebe Monsour.

QUIZ: February current events quiz

Piper Hansen
March 1, 2019
Sean Waddell (12, HSU) presented his original poem "To Liberation" that he hopes puts Black History Month into perspective. "[Black people have] contributed greatly to human kind, involuntarily and voluntarily. The least people can do is pay respect and honor," Waddell said. Photo by Piper Hansen.

BHM: African American Studies reminds Manual to accept differences

Piper Hansen
February 28, 2019
Photo by Phoebe Monsour.

HB 525 passes amid teacher protests in Frankfort

Piper Hansen
February 28, 2019
Jonathan Sutphin (11, YPAS) and Jania Gomes (11, YPAS) perform an acoustic rendition of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song." This was just one of Gomes' many performances in this year's program. "It’s a song that brings peace, because it’s saying, ‘We’re done with the hatred, we’re gonna overcome this, and we’re just all gonna sing and come together,'” Gomes said. Photo by Piper Hansen.

BHM: Assembly emphasizes a message of growth and progress

Piper Hansen
February 27, 2019
BHM, REVIEW: The Hate U Give

BHM, REVIEW: The Hate U Give

Piper Hansen
February 26, 2019
The Tinker case fifty years later

The Tinker case fifty years later

Piper Hansen
February 25, 2019
The Sunrise Movement is a youth grassroots organization advocating for environmental justice. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Student protestors call on McConnell to acknowledge a Green New Deal

Piper Hansen
February 22, 2019
OPINION: The State of the Union address doesn't matter

OPINION: The State of the Union address doesn’t matter

Piper Hansen
February 12, 2019
2019 Forecastle Festival lineup sends students into a frenzy

2019 Forecastle Festival lineup sends students into a frenzy

Piper Hansen
February 11, 2019
Manual to hire full-time mental health counselor

Manual to hire full-time mental health counselor

Piper Hansen
February 7, 2019
BHM: Biblios 101: What religions say about race

BHM: Biblios 101: What religions say about race

Piper Hansen
February 6, 2019
QUIZ: January current events quiz

QUIZ: January current events quiz

Piper Hansen
January 31, 2019
Seven student speech Supreme Court decisions you should know

Seven student speech Supreme Court decisions you should know

Piper Hansen
January 28, 2019
OPINION: Trump should face serious consequences for his actions

OPINION: Trump should face serious consequences for his actions

Piper Hansen
January 20, 2019
Things to watch in this year’s Kentucky General Assembly

Things to watch in this year’s Kentucky General Assembly

Piper Hansen
January 19, 2019
To stay or not to stay: The basics of Brexit

To stay or not to stay: The basics of Brexit

Piper Hansen
January 17, 2019
Manual students on the fence about Trump's border-focused week

Manual students on the fence about Trump’s border-focused week

Piper Hansen
January 12, 2019
Mr. Farmer at the principal selection forum in 2018, fielding questions from students, staff and the PTSA.

A glass half full: Manual’s returning leader

Piper Hansen
January 10, 2019
What the pension ruling means for Kentucky teachers

What the pension ruling means for Kentucky teachers

Piper Hansen
December 14, 2018
12 Days of Manual: Biblios 101: Winter celebrations

12 Days of Manual: Biblios 101: Winter celebrations

Piper Hansen
December 13, 2018
Students in Editorial Leadership and Journalism Two pose for a photo with the international journalists after getting to meet, answer questions and show off their student publications. Photo courtesy of

International journalists discuss global misinformation trends and more

Piper Hansen
December 10, 2018
Letter from the editors: 12 Days of Manual, Biblios 101

Letter from the editors: 12 Days of Manual, Biblios 101

Piper Hansen
December 10, 2018
New graduation requirements to be finalized

New graduation requirements to be finalized

Piper Hansen
December 4, 2018
Student producers of Z-Radio explain their creative process

Student producers of Z-Radio explain their creative process

Piper Hansen
December 2, 2018
The changing of the leaves on Bloom Street and South Second Street transform Old Louisville into a colorful atmosphere. Picture by Emma "E.P." Presnell

QUIZ: November current events quiz

Piper Hansen
November 30, 2018
JCPS seniors must defend their digital backpacks before the end of the school year.

Digital backpack questions answered

Piper Hansen
November 28, 2018
Photo by Phoebe Monsour.

Closing doors, securing entrances: Manual’s new safety policies

Piper Hansen
November 27, 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
"President Donald J. Trump Departs the South Lawn" by Shealah Craighead, The White House on Flickr is licensed under Public Domain. No changes were made to the original image. Use of the image does not indicate photographer endorsement of the article.

OPINION: The White House press corps ought to dissent

Piper Hansen
November 13, 2018
Mayor Greg Fischer was interviewed by J&C Tori Kitchens (10) at Idea Festival in 2012. Photo by Yazmin Martinez

Midterms through Manual eyes

Piper Hansen
November 7, 2018
Congressman John Yarmuth thanks Mayor Greg Fischer for his hospitality and ability to collaborate about community issues as part of his acceptance speech at the C2 Event Venue. Photo by Piper Hansen.

Dems win Louisville; GOP wins Kentucky

Piper Hansen
November 7, 2018
Manual Principal Mr. Farmer updates district officials on the situation as students settle into class following the evacuation. Photo by Jack Bell.

QUIZ: October current events quiz

Piper Hansen
November 1, 2018
REWitched: Five not-so-spooky movies for your Halloween night

REWitched: Five not-so-spooky movies for your Halloween night

Piper Hansen
October 30, 2018
R/W Week 2018: At a glance

R/W Week 2018: At a glance

Piper Hansen
October 21, 2018
"Let's Do This" by Shannon Tompkins on Flickr is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. No changes were made to the original photo. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of this article.

R/W Week 2018: Good doggies

Piper Hansen
October 19, 2018
Photo by Piper Hansen.

R/W Week 2018: Seniors seal the deal in powderpuff

Piper Hansen
October 18, 2018
Students at Ramstock wave their arms in sync to the Motley Workout Warriors. Photo by Piper Hansen.

R/W Week 2018: Rams jam at Ramstock

Piper Hansen
October 18, 2018
R/W Week 2018: Let’s make this Red/White Week green

R/W Week 2018: Let’s make this Red/White Week green

Piper Hansen
October 17, 2018
A Louisvillian's guide to the Kentucky General Election

A Louisvillian’s guide to the Kentucky General Election

Piper Hansen
October 14, 2018
Free Spirit taught me more than “Dream, Dare, Do”

Free Spirit taught me more than “Dream, Dare, Do”

Piper Hansen
October 2, 2018
Manual visitors "ooo and ahh" at the cafeteria space at The Hive. It holds mini fridges, drink coolers and a cereal dispenser. Photo by Piper Hansen.

QUIZ: September current events quiz

Piper Hansen
October 1, 2018
Manual students featured in "Science Fair" documentary

Manual students featured in “Science Fair” documentary

Piper Hansen
September 29, 2018
Manual worker bees provided with new workspace

Manual worker bees provided with new workspace

Piper Hansen
September 25, 2018
Gina Haspel smiles at an enthusiastic and applauding crowd as she joins Mitch McConnell and Scott Jennings on the stage. Photo by Piper Hansen.

CIA leader Haspel speaks at U of L

Piper Hansen
September 24, 2018
A week of homework without wifi

A week of homework without wifi

Piper Hansen
September 18, 2018
Student opening up new virtual reality headset. Photo by Cicada Hoyt

This Week in Manual Academics: Sept. 17 – 21

Piper Hansen
September 17, 2018
REAL ID hopes to counteract domestic terrorism and identity fraud

REAL ID hopes to counteract domestic terrorism and identity fraud

Piper Hansen
September 12, 2018
Mr. Farmer at the principal selection forum in 2018, fielding questions from students, staff and the PTSA.

[Photo] Farmer is Manual’s new principal

Reece Gunther
September 6, 2018
OPINION: Dr. Look will lead Manual to a brighter future

OPINION: Dr. Look will lead Manual to a brighter future

Piper Hansen
September 4, 2018
Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray (C), Mexico's Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo (3rdR), White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow (3rdR-standing) and Jesus Seade (R), Mexico's President-elect Obrador's representative in trade negotiations look on as U.S. President Donald Trump (L) announces a deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

QUIZ: August current events quiz

Piper Hansen
September 1, 2018
QUIZ: Which Manual RedEye 2018-2019 staffer are you?

QUIZ: Which Manual RedEye 2018-2019 staffer are you?

Piper Hansen
August 31, 2018
Letter from the editors: Tweet takedown explanation

Letter from the editors: Tweet takedown explanation

Piper Hansen
August 29, 2018
Photo by Piper Hansen.

Two potential principals answer questions at forum

Piper Hansen
August 28, 2018
New Manual faculty put emphasis on learning

New Manual faculty put emphasis on learning

Piper Hansen
August 23, 2018
Investigation concludes, Mayes reassigned

Investigation concludes, Mayes reassigned

Piper Hansen
August 4, 2018
Find out where the class of 2018 is going

Find out where the class of 2018 is going

Piper Hansen
June 1, 2018
Takeover recommendation stirs Kentucky public education pot

Takeover recommendation stirs Kentucky public education pot

Piper Hansen
May 1, 2018
OPINION: Red eye: A look at cannabis

OPINION: Red eye: A look at cannabis

Piper Hansen
April 20, 2018
Civics test requirement urges students to stay culturally literate

Civics test requirement urges students to stay culturally literate

Piper Hansen
April 18, 2018
Spring journalism convention inspires students to "Press On!"

Spring journalism convention inspires students to “Press On!”

Piper Hansen
April 15, 2018
From the sixth floor terrace of the Newseum, Pennsylvania Avenue can be seen from Third to 12th Street. Photo by Nyah Mattison.

D.C. March for Our Lives calls students all over the nation to action

Piper Hansen
March 24, 2018
Audit recommends Manual improve inclusivity

Audit recommends Manual improve inclusivity

Piper Hansen
March 9, 2018
OPINION: 2018 Oscars call for entertainment diversity

OPINION: 2018 Oscars call for entertainment diversity

Piper Hansen
March 7, 2018
Benjamin Franklin Spencer and his wife Sue Spencer pose for a family photo with their children and children from previous relationships. Photo courtesy of Bill Stone.

BHM: Substitute teacher traces family to prominent educator in Kentucky history

Piper Hansen
February 27, 2018
Photo courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.

BHM, OPINION: A history of gentrification has harmed Louisville communities

Piper Hansen
February 26, 2018
BHM: This Week in History: Feb. 18 - 28

BHM: This Week in History: Feb. 18 – 28

Piper Hansen
February 24, 2018
BHM: This Week in History: Feb. 12 - 18

BHM: This Week in History: Feb. 12 – 18

Piper Hansen
February 18, 2018
BHM: This Week in History: Feb. 4 - 10

BHM: This Week in History: Feb. 4 – 10

Piper Hansen
February 10, 2018
Valentine's Day date ideas

Valentine’s Day date ideas

Piper Hansen
February 8, 2018
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., shaking hands with Kentucky Governor Edward T. Breathitt, Jackie Robinson to King’s left, Frank Stanley Jr. to his extreme left, 1964. Photo courtesy of Explore UK.

BHM: This Week in History: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Piper Hansen
February 1, 2018
Donald Trump smirks at the "Mainstream Media" as they barrage him with questions after a press conference. Photo by Whitney Webb at Common Sense Evaluation. No changes have been made to this image. Use of this photo does not indicate photographer endorsement of the article.

OPINION: Trump’s “fake news” is dangerous to America

Piper Hansen
January 31, 2018
RedEye hits one million views

RedEye hits one million views

Piper Hansen
January 27, 2018
Photo by Piper Hansen.

Women’s March anniversary yields intersectionality rally

Piper Hansen
January 23, 2018
A year in women: Reflections on the movement

A year in women: Reflections on the movement

Piper Hansen
January 21, 2018
OPINION: Hail to the Chief no more

OPINION: Hail to the Chief no more

Piper Hansen
January 20, 2018
Photo by Piper Hansen.

Manual students enjoy their snowy six day weekend

Piper Hansen
January 18, 2018
Opponents believe Senate Bill 71 threatens comprehensive sex education

Opponents believe Senate Bill 71 threatens comprehensive sex education

Piper Hansen
January 13, 2018
12 Days of Manual: Winter driving safety

12 Days of Manual: Winter driving safety

Piper Hansen
December 12, 2017
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