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PLDs building, located at 1600 Man o War Blvd, was built in 1990.
When Will Dunbar Be Renovated?
The freshman class was welcomed to Dunbar with a banner in the front foyer of the building.
Welcome Back, Dunbar
PLD Hiring a New Principal for 22-23
PLD Hiring a New Principal for 22-23
Per-sister. Hey! Hey! Mister Mister- Keep you laws off my sister!
Kentucky Abortion Rights Under Threat
Ms. Taylor Reaguer, an alumni of Dunbar, began working as a math teacher in the 2022-23 school year.
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Taylor Reaguer
Mr. Marlon Ball joined the faculty at PLD in July 2022.
Welcome to Dunbar, Principal Ball
Dunbars Poet Laureate Tradition
Dunbar’s Poet Laureate Tradition
Scoops of ice cream.
How to Have a Fun Summer
Midnights, The Car, It Starts With Us, and Black Adam are all releasing this October.
What’s New this October
Marvels Moon Knight a Must See
Marvel’s Moon Knight a Must See
Top 3 Best Clubs at Dunbar
Top 3 Best Clubs at Dunbar
TikTok and Music
TikTok and Music
Same Problem, Different Outcome
Same Problem, Different Outcome
Nuclear Energy is the Future
Nuclear Energy is the Future
In recent years Netflix has put out several documentaries about not only Ted Bundy but numerous other notorious serial killers, serving to fuel the morbid fascination of fanatics .
Are True Crime Stans Harmful?
jarvis crashed
Slipping and Sliding into School
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Sept. 21 Broadcast
WPLD en Espanol Sept. 7 Broadcast
WPLD en Espanol Sept. 7 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 7 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 7 Broadcast
Geek Squad members, Matthew Nichols and Clay Rains, hold a sign that says Goodbye Lamplighter! Love, Geek Squad
Saying Goodbye to Principal Rains
WPLD en Espanol Sept. 7 Broadcast
WPLD en Espanol Sept. 7 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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Ms. Taylor Reaguer, an alumni of Dunbar, began working as a math teacher in the 2022-23 school year.
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Taylor Reaguer
Hafsa Ali and Grider Burch • September 14, 2022

Mr. Marlon Ball joined the faculty at PLD in July 2022.
Welcome to Dunbar, Principal Ball
September 7, 2022
Dunbars Poet Laureate Tradition
Dunbar's Poet Laureate Tradition
May 23, 2022
Scoops of ice cream.
How to Have a Fun Summer
May 20, 2022
Dunbar Student Hosts Chinese Dinner at Local Restaurant
Dunbar Student Hosts Chinese Dinner at Local Restaurant
March 17, 2022
A&E
Midnights, The Car, It Starts With Us, and Black Adam are all releasing this October.
What’s New this October
Peyton Gasser, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2022

Many people have things they are excited about this year. I can even attest to that because I will mark...

Marvels Moon Knight a Must See
Marvel's Moon Knight a Must See
May 13, 2022
Top 3 Best Clubs at Dunbar
Top 3 Best Clubs at Dunbar
March 15, 2022
TikTok and Music
TikTok and Music
March 11, 2022
Black Entertainment to Check Out
Black Entertainment to Check Out
March 1, 2022
Sports
Bulldog Sports Center 9/23
Bulldog Sports Center 9/23
Nathan Zhu, Sports Editor • September 23, 2022

 It’s already been 6 weeks into the school year and Dunbar sports are off to a blazing hot start. Out...

PLD SportsCenter Sept. 7
PLD SportsCenter Sept. 7
September 7, 2022
Players and coaches bowed their heads in a moment of silence to honor those who have lost their battle with mental illness.
Volleyball's Special Win for a Special Person
August 20, 2022
Seniors Elise White and Noor Eqals team posters.
Eqal and White Celebrate Their Senior Night
May 19, 2022
Torch Podcast
The Torch Podcast: Seniors Reflect on Graduation
The Torch Podcast: Seniors Reflect on Graduation
Alexander Staykov and Carter Kelsey • May 3, 2022

Opinion
Same Problem, Different Outcome
Same Problem, Different Outcome
Nimi Bala, Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2022

War and the after-effects of war aren’t something new to the world, and even then the concept of a...

Nuclear Energy is the Future
Nuclear Energy is the Future
March 4, 2022
In recent years Netflix has put out several documentaries about not only Ted Bundy but numerous other notorious serial killers, serving to fuel the morbid fascination of fanatics .
Are True Crime Stans Harmful?
February 23, 2022
WPLD Weekly Broadcasts
WPLD Sept. 21 Broadcast
September 21, 2022
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PLDs building, located at 1600 Man o War Blvd, was built in 1990.
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Peer Pressure’s Harmful Effect on Teenagers
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The Effects of Caffeine on Students
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WPLD Sept. 7 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 7 Broadcast
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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students
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