Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Bulldog Lacrosse Senior Night

Elizabeth Hunter, SportsCenter Broadcast 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
Teammates cheer for their team as the sun sets behind them.

Bulldogs LAX Battles LCA

Elizabeth Hunter, SportsCenter Broadcast Editor
March 21, 2023
2/22 girls basketball

First and Last District game

Alex Staykov, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
girls bball 2/17

Girls’ Basketball Suffers Senior Night Loss

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor
February 18, 2022
2/9 girls basketball

Bulldogs Fall Behind Broncos In Second Half

Alex Staykov, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
After Frederick Douglas committed a foul, Lionel Kumwimba makes a free throw for Dunbar.

Dunbar’s Crushing Defeat Against Frederick Douglass

Trinity Kays and Abigail Fiero
January 20, 2022
swim 1/12

Dunbar Swim Team Sails Past Woodford

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor
January 13, 2022
11/30 boys basketball

Bulldogs Start Strong in Season Opener

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor
December 3, 2021
The current softball team and their new head coach Shelby Shanks.

Softball Opens with New Coach

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor
November 12, 2021

Girls Basketball Team Gears Up for New Season

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor
November 4, 2021
Volleyball 10/28 FEATURE

Volleyball Spiked out of State

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photographer Editor
November 1, 2021
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