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Stella Kolers

Stella Kolers, Student Life Editor

Stella Kolers is Student Life Editor for Manual RedEye. She enjoys playing sports, listening to music and hanging out with friends. You can contact her at stella.kolers@manualjc.com.

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Whiskey Alley is a recent development in Downtown Louisville that showcases local businesses and restaurants including Doc Crow's and Patrick O'Shea's Irish Pub.

Louisville’s “ReviVILLE” is bigger than basketball

Lydia Adams and Stella Kolers
April 2, 2025
The LouCity and Racing Foundation's initiatives provide financially accessible soccer for children all across Louisville.

Soccer for all: The LouCity & Racing Foundation

Stella Kolers, Sophie Sexton, Scarlett Frisbie, and Aaron Ziegler
March 17, 2025
Manual players celebrate after winning a point.

Manual boys’ varsity volleyball team plays inaugural match against DeSales

Stella Kolers
March 13, 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
Philosophy Club officers and members posing in front of their poster board.

Student Senate holds Manual’s first club fair

Stella Kolers
February 3, 2025
Ashley Billiter (12, HSU) pictured second from right at Kentucky Youth Assembly with fellow presiding officers Ava Blair (12, J&C), Ada Gibson (12, HSU) and Woodford County senior Mandeep Kaur. Photo courtesy of Ashley Billiter

Senior Profile: Ashley Billiter chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Stella Kolers
January 31, 2025
Kruthi Mangumar (12, MST) performs a traditional Indian dance.

Manual’s annual Multi-Cultural Fair showcases student work and performances

Stella Kolers
December 3, 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
Noah Chudgar (12, YPAS) playing the drums in S p a c e's performance.

R/W Week 2024: Manual hosts annual Ramstock competition

Stella Kolers
October 29, 2024
LAHSO Members learning a dance for the Multicultural Fair. Photo courtesy of Roselline Peralta Danger (12, HSU).

How Manual students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month

Stella Kolers
October 28, 2024
Without getting proper sleep, students are left tired and groggy throughout the school day. Design by Marisa Bucher.

OPINION: JCPS early start times are detrimental to student success

Stella Kolers
September 8, 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
Manual's first Back to School Dance was held in the courtyard.

Revival of Manual’s Back to School Dance welcomes students

Stella Kolers
August 18, 2024
The Esports team celebrating their 2024 State Championship victories.

End of the year student success rally

Stella Kolers
May 2, 2024
Students at Manual walk to the bus after school. They will not have the opportunity next year.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: The JCPS board’s recent busing decision denied the community of its voice

RedEye Staff
April 24, 2024
A basketball on the edge of a court. Design by Dia Cohen

Old rivalry, new faces: Louisville and Kentucky hire new mens’ basketball coaches

Lydia Adams and Stella Kolers
April 22, 2024
The NCAA introduced multiple changes to women's volleyball. Design by Emma Tucker

OPINION: Controversial NCAA rule changes are improving women’s volleyball

Stella Kolers
April 9, 2024
Street view of Four Pegs.

The charming Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar

Stella Kolers
March 4, 2024
Dr. Newman and Mr. Hartlage (Health) during the pep rally dodgeball game. Photo by Abby Prather

Manual hosts pep rally to highlight student success

Stella Kolers
February 16, 2024
Members of the Environmental Club painted flower pots together during one of their meetings. Photo by Stella Kolers

Environmental Club’s impact on Louisville community

Stella Kolers
January 11, 2024
Louisville volunteers serve food during the winter months. Photo courtesy of Franciscan Kitchen.

Louisville’s outreach to the homeless during the holiday season

Stella Kolers
January 14, 2024
Many students juggling academics and sports but often have to choose one over the other.

Are school sports too rigorous?

Stella Kolers
November 3, 2023
Bryce Ealey (#30, 12) and Jaylen Hayes (#44, 11) posing for a photo on the sidelines.

[Photo] Crimsons defeat PRP in week 9 matchup

Naomi Fields
October 14, 2023
How did the time off school affect Manual?

How did the time off school affect Manual?

Stella Kolers
September 14, 2023
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