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
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Avery Pearcy, Staff Reporter

Hi guys! My name is Avery and I’m the Chief of Photography this year. I’ve been on staff since my freshman year and I was the Sports Photography Editor last year. I’m involved in numerous clubs and activity’s around Dunbar including Dunbar Culture Society, senior executive board, leaders in the making, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Kentucky Thespians, and musical theatre. I’m hoping to get more people involved in the program and photography in general; I want to leave a good program and leader behind for the 23-24 school year.

All content by Avery Pearcy
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Kentucky Abortion Rights Under Threat

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • March 14, 2022

House Bill 3 was first introduced to the Kentucky legislature on Jan. 4 and passed 28-4 on Jan. 6. Two days later, it passed 65-25 and was sent to Governor Andy Beshear who vetoed this bill on Jan. 19....

The back of the drama department's castle set for the production of Spamalot. Many of the pieces are reused from past sets.

Dunbar Drama Headed to Nationals

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • March 2, 2022

The theater department has been around since 1990 when the school first opened. It is currently run by Mrs. Alicia Henning, the theater director, and Mrs. Brooke Jackson, the musical theater director This...

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Girls' Basketball Suffers Senior Night Loss

February 18, 2022

Senior Azaiah Campbell going for a lay up during the first quarter.

girls bball 2/17

Girls’ Basketball Suffers Senior Night Loss

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • February 18, 2022

covid-19 spread

How to Obtain Free COVID-19 Tests

January 20, 2022

How to Obtain Free COVID-19 Tests

How to Obtain Free COVID-19 Tests

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • January 20, 2022

The COVID-19 virus is spreading like wildfire ever since the Omicron variant has popped up in South Africa. The Omicron variant is spreading much faster than the Delta or original COVID-19 strain. President...

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Dunbar Swim Team Sails Past Woodford

January 13, 2022

Dunbar's top men's freestyle swimmer racing against a Douglas swimmer.

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Dunbar Swim Team Sails Past Woodford

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • January 13, 2022

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Top 2021 Holiday Activities

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photographer Editor • December 10, 2021

PLD Lamplighter went out around the Dunbar community to find some simple but still fun things to do this wintery season. Fire Station #20’s Holiday Light Show You can drive right up to the...

11/30 boys basketball

Bulldogs Start Strong in Season Opener

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor • December 3, 2021

boys basketball pre-season

PLD Boys’ Basketball Gearing Up for a Great Season

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor • November 4, 2021

This years seniors Shy Drew, Lionel Kumwimba, and Zach Carter.

The current softball team and their new head coach Shelby Shanks.

Softball Opens with New Coach

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor • November 12, 2021

The current softball team and their new head coach Shelby Shanks.

football 11/5

Bulldogs Narrowly Escape Generals in District Semi-Final

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor • November 6, 2021

Dunbar players excited after blocking an extra kick point.

Volleyball 10/28 FEATURE

Volleyball Spiked out of State

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photographer Editor • November 1, 2021

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