Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive
“Stuff the Ambulance” Toy Drive
Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day.
Veteran’s Day
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Taylor or Jake?
Taylor or Jake?
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Nimi Bala, Editor-in-Chief • September 21, 2021
Features
Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive
"Stuff the Ambulance" Toy Drive
Madelyn Justice, Chief Copy Editor • November 19, 2021

Dunbar's Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) is kicking off the giving season by hosting a Toy...

Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day.
Veteran's Day
November 11, 2021
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 8, 2021
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
September 24, 2021
A&E
Taylor or Jake?
Taylor or Jake?
Ellee Moore and Kimberly Torales • November 30, 2021

 Taylor first released Red the album, Oct. 22, 2012.  The fan-favorite song, and her favorite song...

Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
November 19, 2021
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
September 24, 2021
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK...Sometimes
September 13, 2021
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Ella Williams, Editor-in-Chief • September 15, 2021
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
Madelyn Justice, Chief Copy Editor • September 9, 2021
Sports
11/30 boys basketball
Bulldogs Start Strong in Season Opener
Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • December 3, 2021

football 11/5
Dunbar Captures Second District Championship in a Row
November 14, 2021
The current softball team and their new head coach Shelby Shanks.
Softball Opens with New Coach
November 12, 2021
football 11/5
Bulldogs Narrowly Escape Generals in District Semi-Final
November 6, 2021
Opinion
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
Trinity Kays, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2021

“If a black cat crosses your path it brings bad luck with it.” This is a common superstition...

Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
August 2, 2021
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the 'Right' College
May 14, 2021
WPLD Weekly Broadcasts
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
December 1, 2021
Trending Stories
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310 Views
Social media can cause more harm than good for teenagers when it becomes an addiction.
The Long-Term Effects of Social Media on Teens
2
288 Views
The Effects of Caffeine on Students
The Effects of Caffeine on Students
3
171 Views
Staff Cartoonist Emily Hacker illustrated the thoughts that students commonly have when responding to peer pressure.
Peer Pressure’s Harmful Effect on Teenagers
4
165 Views
Do Schools Favor Extroverts?
Do Schools Favor Extroverts?
PLD in Pictures
STLP Toy Drive Underway
11/30 boys basketball
Falling into Fall at PLD
Must-See Halloween Decorations

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