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2021-2022 staffer Yaara Aleissa. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

Yaara Aleissa, Staffer

Yaara Aleissa is a staffer for Manual RedEye. She is passionate about social justice issues and hopes to make an impact on her community. In her free time she loves to re-read her favorite books. 

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Emmanuel Macron, left, and Marine Le Pen faced off in the 2022 French Election. Photo courtesy of NBC News.

OPINION: The displacement of Muslims’ voices in France after the French Election

Yaara Aleissa
May 15, 2022
Arab American Heritage month celebrates the 22 countries in the Middle East. Graphic by Yaara Aleissa.

National recognition of Arab American Heritage Month

Yaara Aleissa
April 28, 2022
These Science & Engineering Practices are used by Ms. Conti to guide the expectations she sets for her Physics students to ensure real world application. Photo by Yaara Aleissa.

Meet Manual’s science teachers

Yaara Aleissa
March 27, 2022
Flag of Ukraine and Russia as the war continues to siege between the two nations. Graphic by Yaara Aleissa

Making peace with war: Louisville Ukrainian speaks on Russia and Ukraine

Yaara Aleissa
March 8, 2022
Reflecting back on the history of Manual following the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

BHM: Alums reflect on Manual’s adaptation to Brown v. Board of Education

Yaara Aleissa
February 26, 2022
Statistics do not paint the picture of COVID-19 fatalities

Statistics do not paint the picture of COVID-19 fatalities

Yaara Aleissa
February 10, 2022
Graphic designed by Yaara Aleissa.

OPINION: Colleges should offer more need-based scholarships for their low income students

Yaara Aleissa
February 2, 2022
Graphic details: acknowledging mental health through the visual of the eye and the person. Graphic by Yaara Aleissa.

Acknowledging the mental health of students

Yaara Aleissa
January 27, 2022
Winter break: Does it live up to its purpose?

Winter break: Does it live up to its purpose?

Yaara Aleissa
December 23, 2021
Dr. Scoones ENGL 102 class as they work together on their Hamlet projects. Photo by Yaara Aleissa

[Photo] Get to know Manual’s English teachers

December 3, 2021
Dr. Scoones ENGL 102 class as they work together on their Hamlet projects. Photo by Yaara Aleissa

Get to know Manual’s English teachers

Yaara Aleissa
December 3, 2021
There are many unknown ways students can find financial aid via scholarships. Graphic by Yaara Aleissa.

[Photo] Scholarships available to the class of 2022

November 17, 2021
There are many unknown ways students can find financial aid via scholarships. Graphic by Yaara Aleissa.

Scholarships available to the class of 2022

Yaara Aleissa
November 17, 2021
The Crimsons fought, but were ultimately beat by the Bulldogs. While they played defensively, they couldn't keep up with Male's offense. Photo by Emma "EP" Presnell.

Hear the tales of the Male/Manual game from their alumni

Yaara Aleissa
October 29, 2021
Three students pose together as their Disney characters in the courtyard. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

GALLERY: R/W Week day three

Yaara Aleissa and Ofelia Mattingly
October 27, 2021
Senior positioned and ready to take on the juniors in the first quarter. Photo by Yaara Aleissa.

R/W Week 2021: Junior powderpuff defeats seniors in a close game

Yaara Aleissa
October 27, 2021
Leah Greenberg (11, YPAS) sits down for her second block class, advanced physics with Mr. Applegate. Photo by KC Ciresi.

Management of in-person learning: What makes it difficult now?

Yaara Aleissa
October 25, 2021
The new grading system is a step in the wrong direction.

Hiring teachers in JCPS: What does the process entail?

Yaara Aleissa
October 15, 2021
Researchers injecting participants with a placebo that is meant to be a treatment for syphilis. Photo from McGill University.

OPINION: Why some African-Americans may be hesitant to receive the vaccine

Yaara Aleissa
October 8, 2021
Jane Mundell (9, #20) a forward for the Lady Crimsons takes the ball from the Crusaders as she begins heading down the field. Photo taken by Yaara Aleissa.

Lady Crimsons conquer the Crusaders

Yaara Aleissa
August 29, 2021
The vaccination rates for zip codes in Jefferson county vary greatly. Graphic by Yaara Aleissa.

Jefferson county vaccination rates by zip code: how are JCPS schools impacted?

Yaara Aleissa
August 22, 2021
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