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You Are Not Alone: Life during Lockdown

May 12, 2020
Merlin Cano, an 18-year-old thoroughbred walker flashes a smile. Cano moved to America when she was 11 years old and has been involved with the Backside ever since.

[Photo] Más Allá de Las Espirales

April 15, 2020
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April 15, 2020
Music Monday #6: Mia Breitenstein

Music Monday #6: Mia Breitenstein

March 16, 2020
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March 16, 2020
Stroll Through the Forest: People stroll across a bridge in Bernheim Forest on a sunny day on Oct. 20. The proposed pipeline would run through an area that is not currently open to the public.

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March 16, 2020
A photo of two boys kicking a soccer ball.

[Photo] Kickin’ It In Kentucky

January 23, 2020
A photo of a young woman smiling in front of the stables inside of Churchill Downs. The young woman is part of the Backside Learning Center.

[Photo] Beyond the Spires

January 23, 2020
John Woodhouse and Lillian Metzmeir dug up the dirt to uncover the shady situation surrounding Bernheim Forest in Louisville.

[Photo] Digging Up Dirt

January 30, 2020
Patrick Harper is a senior Assignment Editor and designer for On the Record. He’s focused on creating bold spreads with lots of colors and exciting visuals! You can find him jamming to some dope tunes in his 2000 off-white Volvo exploring the world, trying new spicy foods, or going on adventures with the people that make him happiest.

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January 30, 2020
Marjorie Mays is a sophomore designer on On the Record. She enjoys typography and designing page layouts. Marjorie is a dedicated member of the field hockey team and is also on the sophomore steering committee. If any Taylor Swift song is playing, you’ll always catch her singing along. Marjorie plans to go to college out of state, but she’s not sure what career she wants to pursue yet.

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January 30, 2020
Ysa Leon is the Editor-in-Chief of On the Record. She is a senior who is passionate about social issues and human photography. When she’s not playing lacrosse, you can find her drinking coffee, listening to Daniel Caeser, or rambling about European soccer. In the future, she hopes to make a career in journalism or criminal psychology.

[Photo] Music Monday #5: Ysa Leon

March 10, 2020
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[Photo] Music Monday #27: Justin Price

August 31, 2020
Anabel Magers is a Junior on the On the Record web team. She enjoys covering social justice issues. She loves to write but spends time designing too. In her free time, she can be found with her friends or exploring the outdoors. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in journalism.

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August 31, 2020
Marilyn Buente is a Junior on On the Record as a Social Media Manager, reporter, and illustrator. In her free time, she practices electric guitar, photography, and filmmaking. In the future, Marilyn hopes to be a filmmaker, focusing on making documentary-style films.

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August 31, 2020
Annie Whaley is a junior assignment editor in On The Record. She loves writing but she loves her team even more. If you can’t find her watching Patriot Act on Netflix or getting ready for football games with friends, she’s probably scooping ice cream at her job at Comfy Cow.

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August 31, 2020
Maddie Currie is a senior assignment editor of One the Record. She loves writing about social issues and making cute cartoons for her stories. When she isn’t at school or slicing bread at Lotsa Pasta, you can find her jamming out in her car to Mt. Joy or sipping an iced latte.

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August 31, 2020
Katie McCartney is a junior on On the Record as a Marketing Assistant. Her passions include photography, being organized, and playing lacrosse. She loves baking and anything to do with the Netflix show Grey’s Anatomy. In the future, she wants to live in a big city with great views and pursue a career in Business or Marketing.

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August 31, 2020
Claire Rooney is the webmaster for On The Record. She coordinates website content and enjoys writing from time to time. On any given day, you can find her strumming a guitar, shooting a bow and arrow at archery practice, or hanging out with her friends for brunch. She’s very excited for the next year on staff and hopes to have an amazing and informative year.

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August 31, 2020
Grant Stromquist is a junior on On the Record as a designer. He has a passion for graphic design, especially infographics, and learning about social issues and journalism. Grant is also a club swimmer and dives for fun. Although he loves design and journalism, he wants to be a pilot and live in a big city.

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August 31, 2020
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[Photo] Music Monday #18: Sarah Woodson

June 15, 2020
Lainey Holland is a junior on On the Record as an Assignment Editor, photographer, and designer. She loves to capture raw moments through her portraits. If she is not taking or editing photos, you can find her drinking kombucha, laughing with friends, or watching health and lifestyle videos on YouTube.

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June 15, 2020
Elizabeth Klein is a sophomore on On The Record as a writer for the digital team. She is passionate about human interactions and thoughts as well as social issues and enjoys taking photos. Apart from playing volleyball, she loves to spend her free time writing, reading poetry, spending time on her positivity Instagram account, and listening to contemporary R&B. As for the future, her plan is to go where the wind blows her.

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June 15, 2020
Sky Carroll is the Content Director of On the Record, coordinating what the staff produces and how it’s produced. She has a passion for advocacy through storytelling, loves all things government and politics, and dreams of teaching English abroad. You can find her swimming, reading a good book, or daydreaming about traveling.

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June 15, 2020
Noah Keckler is the Digital Assignment Editor for On The Record. He hopes to increase the web and social media content produced by On The Record and grow our online outreach. When he’s not making videos, he can be found hanging out with friends or playing ice hockey.

[Photo] Music Mondays #3: Noah Keckler

February 24, 2020
James Jean-Marie is a junior on On the Record with a position as a Designer. His passions include photography, soccer, and having a good time with friends. In his free time, you can find him playing around in Photoshop, hanging out with friends or taking a nap. In his future, he hopes to pursue some field in design or either in programming.

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February 24, 2020
John Woodhouse is a sophomore writer for On the Record Magazine. He enjoys writing about tough issues. In his free time, he enjoys running with his friends, going on hikes, or rocking out to Megan Thee Stallion

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February 24, 2020
Noah Grebe is a junior videographer for On The Record. He hopes to create meaningful multimedia for the Louisville community. He also enjoys swimming, watching college basketball, and making vlogs, which he plans to post on his YouTube soon.

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February 24, 2020
Sylvia Cassidy is a junior and a Digital Assignment Editor for On The Record. Sylvia has a passion for writing and a zest for web content. She can’t wait to expand OTR’s web presence.

[Photo] Music Monday #20: Sylvia Cassidy

July 6, 2020
Alana Fields is a junior on On The Record as Marketing Director. She enjoys public relations and community outreach. She spends most of her time on the field hockey field and volunteering for non-profits. Alana is proud to lead new efficiency and outreach projects with the Advertising team this year!

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July 6, 2020
Whitney Nguyen is a sophomore at duPont Manual, is also a reporter and writer for On the Record. She’s especially interested in the stories that usually aren’t in the spotlight, but also social issues as well, and is devoted to correcting the lack of representation and diversity through her storytelling. When she’s not focused on transferring her words to paper, she’s usually cozied up in her bed reading books or rocking out to Alessia Cara. She plans to become an author, screenwriter, or journalist–a career that involves writing.

[Photo] Music Monday #33: Whitney Nguyen

October 12, 2020
Faith Lindsey is a junior and the Lead Photographer on On the Record. She is an avid Prince fan and knows most of the dance moves, beats, and ad-libs to Beyonce’s Homecoming. Catch her trying her best to live a radically positive life and sharing that joy with others!

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October 12, 2020
Lillian Metzmeier is a junior and a lead reporter for On The Record. She has a fierce love for journalism and covering issues in the most inclusive and honest ways, and hopes she can pursue this passion outside of high school. When shes mot working on a story, you can find her looking at photos of pets online or at a local cafe.

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October 12, 2020
Alauryn Moore is a junior on On the Record as an assignment editor and a writer. She has a burning passion for social justice and writing stories about highly debated topics. In her free time, you can find her hanging out with friends and family, online shopping, or listening to music. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in law enforcement.

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October 12, 2020
Gefen Yussman is a junior designer for On the Record. She enjoys creating flat design characters of her friends and redesigning logos. In her free time, you will find her shopping at Goodwill, in an escape room, or eating at Noodles and Company! She plans to continue graphic design throughout college and beyond.

[Photo] Music Monday #16: Gefen Yussman

May 25, 2020
Jessica Carney-Perks is a junior on On the record as a Marketing Assistant. Motivated to bringing perspectives to the public about local businesses and as well as promoting community events. Through all the smiles and laughs, she’s dedicated to hair education, stage management, and business development. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in public relations and live in Washington DC.

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May 25, 2020
Samuel Watkins is a sophomore writer for On the Record, as well as a speech and debate fanatic. He holds a deep love for storytelling in all forms and hopes to ultimately make a positive difference—at least, right after finishing one last YouTube mini-doc.

[Photo] Music Monday #31: Sam Watkins

September 28, 2020
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[Photo] Music Monday #23: Lily Wobbe

July 27, 2020
Jacob Hamm is a Junior and is a writer and designer for On the Record who wants to use his skills to make an impact in the community. He is a part of the soccer and track teams. He loves reading, napping, and thunderstorms.

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July 27, 2020
Yaara Aleissa is a Sophomore on On the Record as a writer. Having a passion for social justice issues and inequalities throughout the world. Some fun facts about her are that she does karate and currently working her way up to a black belt hoping. For the magazine, she hope to be able to contribute her skill and try new things along the way such as photography.

[Photo] Music Monday #17: Yaara Alesia

June 1, 2020
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A newsmagazine by and for the youth of Louisville
Mia Breitenstein