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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
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Coach Murray Garvin serves as the new head basketball coach and as PLDs equity coach.
A Mindful Moment with PLD Equity Coach Murray Garvin
“As of Sept. 19, 2001 5,422 people are still missing at the WTC,” Madame McNely wrote in her scrapbook. “50,000 pounds of debris have been removed, and there is much more to go.”
Dunbar Teachers Remember 9/11
The Dawg Pound at the end of the 3rd quarter. Senior, Kamarion Robinson scores his third and Dunbars last touchdown of the night.
Dunbar Bulldogs Face Loss Against Madison Central Indians
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
Elected during a pandemic, Logan Justice serves as the National FCCLA Vice President of Membership.
Episode 2: Logan Justice
The cast of Spamalot said that this years musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.
Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”
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
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
While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in the Constitution, there is no such protection for violent attacks on our nations institutions.
PLD Lamplighter Condemns Capitol Riots
Lamplighters Promise to Our Community
Lamplighter’s Promise to Our Community
The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Our Experience at Nationals
Still Not Heard
Still Not Heard
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Oct. 20 Broadcast
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.
WPLD Oct. 13 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 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
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.

Protection Over Privacy?

August 2, 2021
English teacher Amber Faris has her vaccination record card and is ready to be vaccinated.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Making Kentuckians Hopeful

Annika Koch, Business Manager
January 26, 2021
A celebration of life service was held for Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk on December 12, 2020. His presence will be missed by all who knew and worked with him.

Farewell Partner

Annika Koch, Business Manager
December 12, 2020
Despite the hundreds of hours they spend in practices and games, UK football players do not receive any payment.

Working Off the Field: Compensating Athletes

Annika Koch, Business Manager
November 27, 2020
My major project for this semester was orchestrating a Global Impact Weekend for the congregation and community. These prayer resources were given to every attendee. They included all global partners and international workers of the church.

Experiential Learning Programs at Dunbar

Annika Koch, Business Manager
November 16, 2020
Virtual learning and Zoom classes are in full swing. Check out our tips on the topic!

A Virtual Learning Handbook

Annika Koch, Business Manager
September 27, 2020
Kentucky has a bill proposing the ban of conversion therapy on minors. The reception in the state has been divided, and the bill is still pending.

Kentucky’s Anti-Conversion Therapy Bill Still Pending

Annika Koch , Social Media Manager
March 11, 2020
Managing money as a high school student can be a hard thing to learn how to do.

Managing Money as a High School Student

Annika Koch, Social Media Editor
December 12, 2019
The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Our Experience at Nationals

Staff Report
November 30, 2019
With nothing on the board at the start of the second half, both Dunbar and Henry Clay were eager to be the first ones to score.

The Bulldogs Tie 0-0 with Blue Devils

Annika Koch, Social Media Editor
September 10, 2019
The Patagonia in Argentina.

My Photography Bucket-list

Annika Koch, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2019
William Singer is questioned about his role in the scandal.

How The College Admissions Scandal Affected High School Students

March 14, 2019
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