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Lydia Morgan

Lydia Morgan, News Editor

Lydia Morgan is the News Editor for Manual RedEye. When she’s not reporting on breaking news, she enjoys reading, dancing, and spending time outside. You can contact her at lydia.morgan@manualjc.com.

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Manual teachers gathered together at around 6:50 a.m. before their walk-in.

Manual teachers protest the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

Lydia Morgan
March 20, 2025
JCPS Board of Education holds March meeting to discuss music education and the search progress for a new superintendent.

JCPS Board of Education discusses music funding and superintendent search during March meeting

Lydia Morgan
March 19, 2025
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
A group of students dress in black to mourn the loss of the bulldog.

R/W Week 2024 : Doomsday

Lydia Morgan
November 1, 2024
Dr. Pollio sat down with Manual RedEye on Oct. 24.

Superintendent Marty Pollio reflects on his tenure and the future of JCPS

Lydia Morgan and Grace Fridy
October 27, 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
Manual's SBDM holds first meeting with discussions of beginning of the school year successes and potential policy changes.

Manual’s School-Based Decision Making council holds August meeting

Lydia Morgan and Greyson Lindblom
August 30, 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
Morning rush hour at Manual's car rider line this week.

JCPS Board of Education discusses potential transportation changes

Lydia Morgan and Max Founder
August 21, 2024
The school board's recent decision on start times will cause Manual to change from a start time of 7:40 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. next school year.

[Photo] JCPS Board votes for a new start time plan, changing times for between 40 and 50 schools

Katie Dikes, Grace Fridy, and Morgan Schmidt
May 7, 2024
Central High School 11th graders Jeylin Cano Solis (left) and Anaya Coleman (right) hold up signs in front of the Van Hoose center. Photo by Lydia Morgan

[Photo] JCPS families and staff call for equitable transportation for students, school board cancels vote

Kaelin Gaydos
March 30, 2024
Congressman McGarvey and Dr. Newman welcome Annika Chadha (9, MST) to the stage. Photo by Jazmine Martinez.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey visits Manual for an informal town hall with students

Grace Fridy and Lydia Morgan
February 24, 2024
Pictured above is the Bibimbap Bowl, a rice bowl served with a sweet sauce and various other toppings.

REVIEW: Ramen House restaurant

Dia Cohen and Lydia Morgan
November 7, 2023
Index crimes are some of the most prevalent and violent crimes found in our society. Design by Dia Cohen

OPINION: Shining a light on crime—Does street lighting help reduce index crimes?

Dia Cohen and Lydia Morgan
May 11, 2023
Some Manual students will once again receive bus transportation beginning March 17, 2025.

Dynamic Ideas: The Textbook Company Behind the Start Smart Initiative

Lydia Morgan
April 17, 2023
Pictured above is Raven Wilkinson in Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo's performance of Les Sylphides                   Image is fair use

BHM: Black ballerinas breaking stereotypes

Lydia Morgan
February 24, 2023
Biscuit Belly has locations in Nulu, St. Matthews, Middletown, Lexington, Georgia, and Indiana. There are also two locations opening soon in Alabama. Photo courtesy of Biscuit Belly

The women-owned businesses of Louisville: Biscuit Belly

Lydia Morgan
February 1, 2023
Alex Hartz (YPAS,11) appears as Icelandic singer/songwriter Björk. Photo by Lydia Morgan.

R/W Week 2022: Celebrity Day

Grace Fridy and Lydia Morgan
October 26, 2022
Executive Council finishes decorating the center hall. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

R/W Week 2022: A preview

Lydia Morgan
October 22, 2022
The Manual students named National Merit semifinalists Photo by Caroline Ogle

29 Manual students named National Merit Semifinalists

Lydia Morgan
September 18, 2022
Swing ride of a carnival. Photo courtesy of Erika Fletcher.

Manual students’ thoughts on the Kentucky State Fair

Lydia Morgan
August 29, 2022
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