Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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Charlie Kirk speaking at Utah Valley university moments before he was assassinated.
The Aftermath of the Charlie Kirk Shooting
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
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
Students in Mr. Peter Knapp's math class take part in the moment of silence at the beginning of the school day.
Moment of Silence
Kentucky teachers at the 2018 protests were instructed to not make any noise at the Capitol, so they started waving their raised hands.
Broken Promises, Fading Trust
Student takes aim to drop Mrs. Newsome into the dunk tank.
Senior Tailgate
The Dunbar community walks through Palomar for the homecoming parade.
Homecoming Parade
On Oct. 8, Mrs. Faris led the freshman class in a training on Green Dot. They learned how to be effective bystanders.
Turning Red Dots Green
Purple and teal are the official colors for suicide prevention
Bringing Suicide Prevention to Light
Will Merritt and Mrs. Merritt at the annual Walk for Down Syndrome.
Team Will Power: How One Student’s Smile Unites a Community
Fayette County Public School's Board members debated several issues during a board meeting.
Our Leaders Are Failing Us
Daylight Savings Time does more bad than good. It's time for it to go.
Daylight Saving — Time for Change?
Author Ellen Hopkins visited Dunbar to speak to students about banned books.
Why I Read Banned Books
College encampments protesting university support for Israel.
Generation Rising
Stereotyping in Schools
Stereotyping in Schools
The American celebration of Halloween has evolved into a holiday revolving around candy, but it wasn't always that way.
What is Halloween?
Blown Away
Blown Away
Titans and Love
Titans and Love
A great movie to fall asleep to.
Shazam More Like Snooze-Fest
New Yeat Album is "Garbage"
New Yeat Album is “Garbage”
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
This is a new program for those wanting to be teachers for FCPS.

FCPS Grow Your Own

Sia Vaish, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
Combatting Prejudice in Schools

Combatting Prejudice in Schools

Jennifer Quinonez and Sadie Morgan
May 24, 2023

Will Gun Violence in Schools Ever Stop?

Sia Vaish, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2023
The ChatGPT interface is easy to navigate, and students are already finding ways to use it as a tool.

ChatGPT is on the Rise in Public Schools

Allison Cassell, Contributing Writer
April 17, 2023

PLD Students Walk Out in Protest

Trinity Kays, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Dunbar's metal detectors are a fixture of the school's entryway.

Loaded Gun found on PLD Campus

Trinity Kays, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
The toilets in the boys' restroom are missing toilet paper dispensers that have been torn off the walls.

Vandalism Causes More Bathroom Issues

Sia Vaish, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2022
The hallways leading to the math department (400s) were empty and all the doors were closed after a suspected gas leak.

Suspected Gas Leak at Dunbar Interrupts Classes

Trinity Kays, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2022
PLD's building, located at 1600 Man o' War Blvd, was built in 1990.

When Will Dunbar Be Renovated?

Trinity Kays, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
The freshman class was welcomed to Dunbar with a banner in the front foyer of the building.

Welcome Back, Dunbar

Trinity Kays, Editor-In-Chief
August 18, 2022
PLD Hiring a New Principal for 22-23

PLD Hiring a New Principal for 22-23

Trinity Kays and Julianne Knox
May 19, 2022
"Per-sister. Hey! Hey! Mister Mister- Keep you laws off my sister!"

Kentucky Abortion Rights Under Threat

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor
March 14, 2022
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