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The Search for the Next Superintendent
May 25, 2021
On May 25, 2021-22 Editors-in-Chief Logan Justice, Victoria Bravo, and Ella Williams interviewed the five finalists for Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent.
Charles Booker Launches His Exploratory Committee
Booker enters the 2022 US Senate race in the hopes of defeating incumbent Rand Paul.
May 17, 2021
Nimi Bala, Sports Editor
On April 22, former Democratic Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker officially launched his exploratory committee for the 2022 US Senate race. Booker hopes to unseat...
The Impact of the School Based Decision Making Council
The 2021-22 SBDM council members will determine policies that affect all stakeholders. Elections are this week.
May 10, 2021
Sadie Bograd, Editor-in-Chief
This week, parents and teachers will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for Dunbar’s governing body, but many in the Dunbar community don’t know what that governing...
Derek Chauvin Conviction Brings Hope For Accountability
The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted on all three accounts in the murder of George Floyd.
May 3, 2021
Nimi Bala, Sports Editor
For nine minutes and 29 seconds, George Floyd couldn't breathe. On April 20, many Americans let out a collective sigh of relief as Derek Chauvin, the police officer who killed...
Students Hope COVID Vaccine will bring a ‘Return to Normal’
A number of Dunbar students have gotten their vaccine and let us know how they feel about it.
April 27, 2021
Emma Poynter and Sonja Castro
With the rapid surge of vaccines being administered, many are hopeful that the restrictions of the pandemic will soon come to an end. There are currently three active vaccines...

Pressured to Get into the 'Right' College

The college application process can be emotionally taxing and hard on students. It was for me.

Max He, Staff Reporter • May 14, 2021

Social distancing, wearing a mask, no large gatherings, and minimal travelling are just a few of the things that we have adjusted to throughout the year.

Vanessa Alonso, Staff Reporter • May 13, 2021

Andy Cobb enjoys video games, being outdoors, and writing. He is a sophomore and this is his second year on staff.

Blog: A Look Back at My Year

Andy Cobb takes a walk down memory lane in this blog about the past school year.

Andy Cobb, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2021