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Isabella Edghill

Isabella Edghill, Opinion Editor

Isabella Edghill is the Opinion Editor for Manual RedEye. She enjoys reading and playing the violin, and is passionate about exploring issues around diversity, identity and empowerment. You can contact her at [email protected].

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In the upcoming election, Kentuckians must vote on an amendment to the state constitution. Design by Aya Al Waeli.

OPINION: An open letter to Kentucky voters; Amendment 2 will hurt students like me

Isabella Edghill
October 31, 2024
Students, teachers, parents and community members all spoke at the event.

Legislative task force gathers community input about state of JCPS

Isabella Edghill and Grace Fridy
September 11, 2024
JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio visits Manual. Photo by Maddie Gamertsfelder.

Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio announces his retirement from JCPS

Grace Fridy, Katie Dikes, Morgan Schmidt, Isabella Edghill, Lydia Morgan, and Dia Cohen
September 27, 2024
As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, candidate yard signs are popping up across the city.

[Photo] First presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held on Tuesday night

Ella Mangeot
September 11, 2024
This November, Kentuckians will be able to vote on a school choice amendment. Design by Dia Cohen.

EXPLAINER: Amendment 2 puts school choice on the Kentucky ballot this November

Isabella Edghill and Dia Cohen
September 9, 2024
The effects of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action ruling

The effects of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling

Isabella Edghill
September 5, 2024
The University of Louisville is one of many public instutions in Kentucky that would have been impacted by legislation banning DEI.

Kentucky next state to attempt to ban DEI in higher education

Isabella Edghill
May 9, 2024
The Louisville Orchestra performs a symphony. According to Mr. Crady, YPAS Concerto Competition performances rival those of the city’s orchestra.

YPAS celebrates student musicians in annual Concerto Competition

Isabella Edghill
May 8, 2024
Many community members and leaders showed up to the Wednesday board meeting.

JCPS board votes to end most magnet and traditional transportation despite community concerns

Isabella Edghill and Grace Fridy
April 11, 2024
The counseling office works with Manual’s Mental Health Practitioner, Elise Christensen, to provide Trauma Informed Care to students.

OPINION: Removing Trauma Informed Care programs would be detrimental to students’ mental health

Isabella Edghill
March 19, 2024
BHM poets design

[Photo] BHM: Black Poets That Should Be Recognized

Maddy Wilson
February 23, 2024
These tips will help students eventually earn a college diploma.

[Photo] College application advice from Manual seniors

Liv Ashley
February 1, 2024
Design by Isabella Edghill

BHM: Events around Louisville for Black History Month

Isabella Edghill
February 1, 2024
First and second-generation students at Manual have persevered through many struggles within their community and they wish to help others in the same journey.

Manual students foster resilience in immigrant communities

Dia Cohen and Isabella Edghill
January 16, 2024
UK students prepare a menstrual product drive. Photo courtesy of Meg Gazula.

Non-Profit partnership works to solve period poverty locally and nationally

Isabella Edghill
January 9, 2024
NuLu is a place that offers many things to do for Kentuckians and tourists alike.

[Photo] How NuLu fosters a sense of welcome to all

Katie Dikes
November 7, 2023
Many students listened to 1989 Taylor's Version when it came out on Oct. 27

[Photo] REVIEW: Taylor Swift re-introduces her best-selling pop album

Kaelin Gaydos
December 4, 2023
Design inspired by the motifs/important symbols in the film.

[Photo] REVIEW: Dystopian has returned with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Morgan Schmidt
December 6, 2023
A current issued Dupont Manual agenda

OPINION: Student agendas make ineffective hall passes

Isabella Edghill
November 22, 2023
Kentucky's Democratic election night party started and ended on a positive note after Beshear secured four more years as governor. Photo by Isabella Edghill

Kentucky Democrats celebrate Beshear win while Republicans address Cameron loss

Kaelin Gaydos, Grace Fridy, and Isabella Edghill
November 13, 2023
The difference between busing and transportation is not one understood by many, this design works to clear any misconceptions.

The Kentucky legislature responds to JCPS’ busing fiasco

Isabella Edghill
September 18, 2023
Anna Emberson's Mural in center hall

Manual Mural History & Seek and Find

Isabella Edghill
September 3, 2023
We look back at our magnet stereotypes series and what we learned along the way. Design by Morgan Schmidt.

Takeaways from RedEye’s magnet stereotypes series

Isabella Edghill
May 30, 2023
VA students got to display wonderful works of art at College and Career Day. Photo by Izzy Young.

VA students respond to their magnet labels

Isabella Edghill
May 23, 2023
Manual's YPAS Jazz Ensemble performs admirably at their concert. Photo by Allison Underwood.

YPAS students respond to their magnet labels

Isabella Edghill
May 2, 2023
Many school libraries such as this often lack diversity among their representation of characters. Photo by Trnava University on Unsplash.

OPINION: Diversity in literature is key to a more representative and compassionate community

Isabella Edghill
April 5, 2023
Merriam-Webster defines walkouts as “the action of leaving a meeting or organization as an expression of disapproval”. Photo by Stefano Oppo. Design by Dia Cohen.

OPINION: Do modern walkouts effectively produce social change?

Isabella Edghill and Dia Cohen
March 25, 2023
J&C kids often congregate in the annex after school for staff meetings. Photo by Allison Underwood.

J&C students respond to their magnet labels

Isabella Edghill
March 22, 2023
This bill would allow students to sit in on committees related to their education. Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash.

OPINION: Kentucky House Bill 161 would give students the seat at the table they deserve

Isabella Edghill
March 21, 2023
Menstrual products like these are widely available in Manual's bathrooms. Photo by Isabella Edghill.

OPINION: Kentucky schools should provide menstrual products, period

Isabella Edghill
February 28, 2023
HSU students often take Foods and Nutrition 1 as an elective course at Manual. Photo by Kaavya Thirumurugan

HSU students respond to their magnet labels

Isabella Edghill
February 6, 2023
Staff Sergeant Tiffany Davis has served in the National Guard sicne she was 22. Photo courtesy of SSG Davis.

Meet Staff Sergeant Tiffany Davis: Manual’s National Guard Recruiter

Katie Dikes and Isabella Edghill
January 22, 2023
A group of MST students participate in a class lab. Photo by Kaavya Thirumurugan.

MST students respond to their magnet stereotypes

Isabella Edghill
November 25, 2022
Students like these who are graduating high school are deeply affected by Affirmative Action. Photo by Vasily Koloda on Unsplash.

Does Affirmative Action help or hurt minority students?

Isabella Edghill
November 21, 2022
This display includes memorabilia from past Male/Manual games. Photo by Jayden Stroud.

Kentucky Rivalries exhibit opens at Frazier History Museum

Isabella Edghill
November 6, 2022
Sometimes the overload of schoolwork can feel like you're drowning. Photo by Nikko Macaspac on Unsplash.

How students can stay motivated through the school year

Isabella Edghill
November 2, 2022
The Rams watch the game from the sidelines. Photo by Isabella Edghill

[Photo] Manual succumbs to Male in their second loss of the year

Jackson Jones
October 29, 2022
Quivers like these are used often by Katniss throughout the novels. Photo by Paul Alnet on Unsplash

REVIEW: The Hunger Games teaches readers the importance of democracy

Isabella Edghill
October 12, 2022
Feelings of stress an anxiety can make you feel cut off from the people around you. Photo by Paola Chaaya on Unsplash.

Manual students respond to back to school stress

Isabella Edghill
September 17, 2022
Image of title character, Anne Shirley. Infographic by Isabella Edghill.

REVIEW: Anne of Green Gables remains relevant to today’s teen

Isabella Edghill
August 29, 2022
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