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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

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Charlie Kirk speaking at Utah Valley university moments before he was assassinated.
The Aftermath of the Charlie Kirk Shooting
Ahaan Thomas and Maitri Patel September 24, 2025

On September 10, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was hosting an event at Utah Valley University...

Administration temporarily closed access to the ramp that leads from the upper floor to the lower floor to mop water from the ceiling leaks.
When It Rains, It Leaks
Sam Natour and Lilly Kinningham September 10, 2025

On Sept. 4, students and staff arrived at Dunbar to find a building damaged by rain. The hallways and...

Dunbar uses a system of signs that are either red or green based on the areas where phones are permissible.
PLD Adapting to New Phone Policy
Maitri Patel, Co Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2025

In Mar 20, 2025, the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 208, mandating that all public school...

Endless stretch of rural roads in Kentucky contributing to teen fatality.
Kentucky’s Approach to Teen Driving
Ahaan Thomas and Maitri Patel October 30, 2025

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for every one mile driven, teenagers...

From "Cooked" to "Clean Girl": The Overwhelming Pace of Microtrends
From “Cooked” to “Clean Girl”: The Overwhelming Pace of Microtrends
Niva Patel, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2025

Microtrends are often fueled by social media. Have you ever heard someone say “I’m so cooked,”...

The community gathers at the 5/3 building: a symbol of Lexington.
Lexington’s No Kings Protest
Maitri Patel and Rhodes Theakston October 24, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, citizens of Lexington joined more than 2,500 cities and 7 million people...

Young Republican Group Chat Exposé
Young Republican Group Chat Exposé
Ahaan Thomas, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2025

“Great. I love Hitler,” said Peter Giunta, the chair of the New York State Young Republicans. “Sex?...

Fayette County Public School's Board members debated several issues during a board meeting.
Our Leaders Are Failing Us
Sia Vaish, Editor-In-Chief • May 1, 2025

Respect. That’s the first thing we’re taught in school—respect your teachers, respect your peers,...

Daylight Savings Time does more bad than good. It's time for it to go.
Daylight Saving — Time for Change?
Ahaan Thomas, Staff Reporter • November 14, 2024

On Nov. 3 we gained an extra hour of sleep when Daylight Saving Time (DST) ended and our clocks fell...

Girls' Volleyball v. Lafayette
Girls’ Volleyball v. Lafayette
October 31, 2025

Girls' Soccer Overview
Girls’ Soccer Overview
October 28, 2025

Boys' Soccer v. Lafayette
Boys’ Soccer v. Lafayette
October 23, 2025

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