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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
Heavens Design Team: An Educational Comedy

Heaven’s Design Team: An Educational Comedy

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
AP exams are drastically changing, with both in-person options and full digital tests offered.

College Board Announces Changes to AP Exams

Wenbo Fan and Max He
March 15, 2021
Often times, people forget the things about Valentines Day they can still enjoy without being in a relationship.

Why I Enjoy Valentine’s Day

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2021
With international travel limited, families are becoming more split. Many students with families overseas have not been able to visit in the past year.

How COVID Has Impacted International Families

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2021
Genshins distinct characters have added to the games popularity.

How Genshin Impact Captured Hearts and Wallets

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021
While fans continue to celebrate the film in artwork, others maintain that it is a deeply disturbing movie.

The Polar Express: Holly Jolly or Horrifying?

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
December 24, 2020
Last year, students often obscured their faces on their lanyards, to the dismay of teachers and administrators. Now, teachers are thankful for any sign of a students face at all.

Virtual Learning Solves

Wenbo Fan, Satirist
December 3, 2020
Phasmophobia is the fear of ghosts--and this game will certainly make you scared. Phasmophobia has received high ratings on several gaming platforms for its psychological horror and realism.

Phasmophobia is the Good Kind of Scary

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020
Dunbars school psychologist, Mr. Patrick Ballard, gives insight on what students can do at home to stay mentally and emotionally healthy during quarantine.

A Chat with our School Psychologist

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
Fan Zhang uses medical equipment like this at work every day

Living Through Two Epidemics

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
Chinese audiences hate the new Mulan film.

Disappointed By Live-Action Mulan

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020
YouTube video describes new interactive features with the popular game Animal Crossing.

Entertaining Ourselves in Quarantine

Wenbo Fan, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2020
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