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Combatting Prejudice in Schools
Combatting Prejudice in Schools
The recent rise of school shootings have increased tensions around school.
Will Gun Violence in Schools Ever Stop?
The ChatGPT interface is easy to navigate, and students are already finding ways to use it as a tool.
ChatGPT is on the Rise in Public Schools
Sophomore Ace Courtad led the Dunbar protest against SB 150 on Feb. 24.
PLD Students Walk Out in Protest
Student-Run Businesses at Dunbar
Student-Run Businesses at Dunbar
Aunt Flow, a company that sells menstrual dispensers for schools, has several models that could be installed.
Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools
There is more awareness of mental health issues in teens, but these issues are being seen as all too ordinary.
Has Destigmatism Led to Desensitization?
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Gaming Causes Classroom Problems
Relish in a fabulous and firey feature flick.
Chapter 4 is For the People
A great movie to fall asleep to.
Shazam More Like Snooze-Fest
New Yeat Album is Garbage
New Yeat Album is “Garbage”
One of the worst movies of the year.
A Subpar Subatomic Experience
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Student-Run Businesses at Dunbar
Student-Run Businesses at Dunbar
Sia Vaish, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2023

According to the Guardian, the number of teenagers starting businesses has increased eightfold since...

Aunt Flow, a company that sells menstrual dispensers for schools, has several models that could be installed.
Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools
March 1, 2023
There is more awareness of mental health issues in teens, but these issues are being seen as all too ordinary.
Has Destigmatism Led to Desensitization?
February 17, 2023
Sports
Senior Goalie, Clay Fink, flashes a quick smile before the game begins.
Bulldog Lacrosse Senior Night
Elizabeth Hunter, SportsCenter Broadcast Editor • May 1, 2023

Mark Dattilio throws his last warmup pitch before starting the next inning.
Dunbar Baseball's Road to State
May 1, 2023
A Dunbar track athlete prepares for the 400m relay.
Dunbar Track Takes Off
April 13, 2023
Dunbar’s bowling team came in 2nd at the last Regional Shootout. Charlie Smith placed 1st, Broox Golden placed 2nd, and Aramis Linville placed 4th.
Dunbar Bowlers are Strike Slayers
April 10, 2023
News
Combatting Prejudice in Schools
Combatting Prejudice in Schools
Jennifer Quinonez and Sadie Morgan • May 24, 2023

Combatting prejudice at the school level is no easy task with people who bring their own issues into the schools and classrooms. “[Prejudice]...

Opinion
Jason Howell was posthumously named Athletic Director of the Year.
In Loving Memory: a Tribute to Jason Howell
Nathan Zhu, Sports Editor • May 24, 2023

Jason Howell was an extraordinary man who dedicated his life to shaping the future of countless young...

A&E
Relish in a fabulous and firey feature flick.
Chapter 4 is For the People
Peyton Gasser, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2023

John Wick has been one of the most popular action franchises of all time. Audiences and critics alike...

A great movie to fall asleep to.
Shazam More Like Snooze-Fest
March 27, 2023
PLD in Pictures
At the end of the ceremony, the torch was passed down from the current executive board to the next years executive board.
Ms. Eller holds up her finished design of the pitcher all the pottery classes are assigned to make. Her students use this pot as a reference for their sculpturing process.
Ms. Perry does a lot of work around the library, but a big part of her day is helping students with tech problems.
A Dunbar track athlete prepares for the 400m relay.
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The Long-Term Effects of Social Media on Teens
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Staff Cartoonist Emily Hacker illustrated the thoughts that students commonly have when responding to peer pressure.
Peer Pressure's Harmful Effect on Teenagers
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