Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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
President Trump uses the executive order to bypass Congress
School Choice: The Future?
PLD's building, located at 1600 Man o' War Blvd, was built in 1990.
Dunbar’s Renovation Renaissance
The Department of Education
Education in the Crosshairs
Analysis suggests an increase of as much as 10% in youth voter turnout – with particularly high engagement in 11 key battleground states. That may have been game-changing for Joe Biden, who had the support of 61% of people aged 18-29.
Celebrities in Politics
Raj Mankad, who graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar in 1996, is the Deputy Opinion Editor at the Houston Chronicle.
From PLD to Pulitzer
The 2024-25 WPLD awards banquet was held on May 20 in the PLD auditorium.
Tearful Goodbyes and New Beginnings
Senior Sukriti Kapoor assists Calleigh Snead and Daleigha Young in their freshman English class. The peer tutoring program at Dunbar allows peer to peer interaction and collaboration.
Learning Together
After the snake was freed from the plastic mesh, it was led back to its habitat.
Operation Snake Rescue
Students play an interactive game at the JA and Lit Lex event to learn about financial literacy concepts.
Counting on the Future
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
Relish in a fabulous and firey feature flick.
Chapter 4 is For the People
A great movie to fall asleep to.
Shazam More Like Snooze-Fest
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
Will Levis is Overrated

Will Levis is Overrated

Kyle Smith, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2022
Same Problem, Different Outcome

Same Problem, Different Outcome

Nimi Bala, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2022
Nuclear Energy is the Future

Nuclear Energy is the Future

Vincent Kamark, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
In recent years Netflix has put out several documentaries about not only Ted Bundy but numerous other notorious serial killers, serving to fuel the morbid fascination of fanatics .

Are True Crime Stans Harmful?

Trinity Kays, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
jarvis crashed

Slipping and Sliding into School

Brendan Jarvis, Social Media Manager
January 28, 2022
The rapid tests take about 15 minutes for a result. The results are then sent to the Health Department.

Students Should Use the COVID-19 Test-to-Stay Program

Sydney Montgomery, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
The normally crowded study hall during first block had a large number of absences on Jan. 14, a day when the school attendance was only at 78%z

Historic Teacher, Student Absences in January

Elizabeth Hunter and Madeleine Kiluba
January 14, 2022
The stretch of Man o' War between Lyon Drive and Old Cave Hill is particularly treacherous in the winter.

Student Car Accidents Continue on Man o’ War

Edward Donson, Contributing Writer
January 11, 2022
Why We Shouldn't Have NTI on Snow Days

Why We Shouldn’t Have NTI on Snow Days

Abigail Fiero, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2022
The winter break allows the school halls to recover after a continuous effort to create chaos.

To Those Who Choose Fear

Logan Justice, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2021
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.

The Vulnerability of Black Cats

Trinity Kays, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.

Protection Over Privacy?

August 2, 2021
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