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
Junior Samara Gomez at the first all-girls wrestling tournament in the district. Courtesy of Samara Gomez.

Rising from the Mat

Sia Vaish, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2024
A Third Straight Title is the Goal

A Third Straight Title is the Goal

Nate Hayes, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
Following a corner-kick from Senior Riley Brandon, multiple Lady Dawgs went for a header-goal but it went wide.

Girls’ Soccer vs. Bryan Station High School

September 21, 2023
Dunbar’s uniforms for the game featured a smiley face patch, as did the shirts of coaches and many fans.

Volleyball Hosts Mental Health Awareness Match

August 30, 2023
Senior Goalie, Clay Fink, flashes a quick smile before the game begins.

Bulldog Lacrosse Senior Night

Elizabeth Hunter, SportsCenter Broadcast Editor
May 1, 2023
Mark Dattilio throws his last warmup pitch before starting the next inning.

Dunbar Baseball’s Road to State

Nathan Zhu, Sports Editor
May 1, 2023
A Dunbar track athlete prepares for the 400m relay.

Dunbar Track Takes Off

Elizabeth Hunter, SportsCenter Broadcast Editor
April 13, 2023
Dunbar’s bowling team came in 2nd at the last Regional Shootout. Charlie Smith placed 1st, Broox Golden placed 2nd, and Aramis Linville placed 4th.

Dunbar Bowlers are Strike Slayers

Nathan Zhu, Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Family members including son Wes Wainscott, granddaughter Haleigh Roberts, and wife Sherri Wainscott attended the dedication to Coach Mike Wainscott.

PLD Softball Field Dedicated to Former Coach

Nathan Zhu, Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Teammates cheer for their team as the sun sets behind them.

Bulldogs LAX Battles LCA

Elizabeth Hunter, SportsCenter Broadcast Editor
March 21, 2023

Swim and Dive Wins State

March 1, 2023

PLD Archery Takes Aim

Lucy McClung, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2023
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