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2021-2022 Opinion Editor Jayvon Rankin. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

Jayvon Rankin, Opinion Editor

Jayvon Rankin is Opinion Editor for RedEye this year. He enjoys talking politics, playing tennis, watching various Netflix shows and watching sports.

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Students walk to the end of the sidewalk between Noe and Manual to protest. Photo by Jayvon Rankin.

[Photo] MULTIMEDIA: Manual students organize walkout in protest of potential Roe v. Wade overturn

RedEye Staff
May 5, 2022
Justice Breyer utilized lots of legal tools in his time. Graphic by Molly Gregory.

On The Law: Justice Breyer and his toolbox

Jayvon Rankin
April 26, 2022
William T. Coleman, left and Thurgood Marshall, middle outside the Supreme Court in 1958.

BHM: William T. Coleman, the unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement

Jayvon Rankin
February 16, 2022
Judges Leondra Kruger, Ketanji Brown Jackson and J Michelle Childs (left to right) are all possible nominees to fill the spot on the Supreme Court. Images compiled by Molly Gregory.

The Black women in the running for SCOTUS

Jayvon Rankin
February 2, 2022
JCPS resumed non-traditional instruction (NTI) on Tuesday due to the recent COVID-19 Omicron spread. Graphic by Molly Gregory

OPINION: Pollio and Fischer need to do more

Jayvon Rankin
January 10, 2022
Congressman John Yarmuth. Photo sourced from Flickr, courtesy of Festival of Faiths. Design by Macy Waddle.

Yarmuth out, heated Louisville primary gearing up

Jayvon Rankin
October 13, 2021
Congressman John Yarmuth. Photo sourced from Flickr, courtesy of Festival of Faiths.

COLUMN: The case for … John Yarmuth

Jayvon Rankin
September 6, 2021
Representative John Yarmuth at Louisville's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo sourced from Flickr.

Yarmuth plans to revitalize Louisville, further racial equity with his fiscal year 2022 earmarks

Jayvon Rankin
August 17, 2021
Mitch McConnel speaking to an audience at CPAC

OPINION: Mitch McConnell needs a reality check

Jayvon Rankin
May 26, 2021
Joe Biden addressing an audience during his 2020 presidential campaign.

OPINION: Joe Biden needs to take bold infrastructure action

Jayvon Rankin
May 24, 2021
Governor Beshear speaking at

OPINION: Why Kentucky’s new election law matters

Jayvon Rankin
April 18, 2021
Illustration of Senator Jeff Merkley, a proponent of ending the filibuster.

OPINION: Get rid of the filibuster, let the majority do its job

Jayvon Rankin
March 26, 2021
Photo of the Supreme Court building showing the Contemplation of Justice.

The top five most important Supreme Court decisions

Jayvon Rankin
January 25, 2021
Here's how the Supreme Court can overturn previous cases

Here’s how the Supreme Court can overturn previous cases

Jayvon Rankin
November 21, 2020
BREAKING: Local election results 2020

BREAKING: Local election results 2020

Aliyah Lang and Jayvon Rankin
November 3, 2020
What to know about down ballot initiatives

What to know about down ballot initiatives

Brennan Eberwine and Jayvon Rankin
November 2, 2020
Photo Courtesy to the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular.

Things to Du in the 502: Halloween edition

Jayvon Rankin
October 14, 2020
A representation of a microbe of Covid-19, the virus shaking up the planet.

The federal government continues COVID-19 inaction

Jayvon Rankin
September 17, 2020
A representation of a microbe of Covid-19, the virus shaking up the planet.

OPINION: The federal government needs to step up

Jayvon Rankin
May 28, 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
Charles Booker announcing his candidacy. Photo courtesy Charles Booker campaign.

OPINION: Charles Booker is the man for Kentucky

Jayvon Rankin
May 24, 2020
Manual celebrates seniors with virtual graduation and parade

Manual celebrates seniors with virtual graduation and parade

Jayvon Rankin
May 22, 2020
Malcolm X speaks in New York City in 1964

BHM: Lesser known speeches by black leaders

Jayvon Rankin
February 8, 2020
Charles booker meets with students at Western Kentucky University.

Get to know Charles Booker, the new candidate for US Senate

Jayvon Rankin
January 16, 2020
A family celebrates Kwanzaa by reading the scripture together.

How Kwanzaa is celebrated

Jayvon Rankin
December 26, 2019
Meet Josh Hartlage, Manual's newest health/PE teacher

Meet Josh Hartlage, Manual’s newest health/PE teacher

Jayvon Rankin and Macy Waddle
December 13, 2019
Participants dance in live Charlie Brown Christmas Rendition.

Things to Du in the 502: Dec. 13-15

Jayvon Rankin
December 12, 2019
The Music Alley in full action. Bustling with people on 4th street. Photo Courtesy Music Alley

Things to Du in the 502: Dec. 6-8

Jayvon Rankin
December 6, 2019
Nikhil Polepalli participating in a round of debate. Photo Courtesy Erica Cooper

Manual’s debate team goes to China

Jayvon Rankin
November 30, 2019
Elena Zuber (12) waits to carve the turkey in foods class 2012. Photo by Jacqueline Leachman

How Manual celebrates Thanksgiving

Jayvon Rankin
November 27, 2019
Things to Du in the 502: Nov. 22-24

Things to Du in the 502: Nov. 22-24

Jayvon Rankin
November 22, 2019
Things to Du in the 502: Nov. 15-17

Things to Du in the 502: Nov. 15-17

Jayvon Rankin
November 15, 2019
Kids and teens enjoy the new addition the Heart Association added to prepare them for the day. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly

Things to Du in the 502: Nov. 8-10

Jayvon Rankin
November 8, 2019
The Crimsons run out onto the field, led by student section leaders. Photo courtesy of Manual RedEye.

Things to Du in the 502 Nov. 1-3

Jayvon Rankin
November 1, 2019
Things to Do Around Louisville: Oct. 18-20

Things to Do Around Louisville: Oct. 18-20

Jayvon Rankin
October 18, 2019
Visitors at the St. James Art Show peruse booths featuring with paintings, sculptures and other crafts.

Things to do this weekend, Oct. 4-6

Jayvon Rankin
October 4, 2019
Get to know the gubernatorial candidates

Get to know the gubernatorial candidates

Jayvon Rankin
September 26, 2019
Robinson going over material and helping students out. Photo by Tyler Lericos

Manual adds two new elective courses

Jayvon Rankin
September 18, 2019
Students react to Gaslight Festival age restriction

Students react to Gaslight Festival age restriction

Jayvon Rankin and Aliyah Lang
September 12, 2019
Introducing HSU 101

Introducing HSU 101

Jayvon Rankin
September 1, 2019
Stovall has a vision for Manual math students

Stovall has a vision for Manual math students

Jayvon Rankin
August 24, 2019
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