Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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
Dunbar Hosts Forum for LGBTQ+ Students
Dunbar Hosts Forum for LGBTQ+ Students
As students enter Dunbar, they line up at the metal detectors and place their bags and other items on a table to be checked.
Student Arrested on Campus after Loaded Gun Found in Backpack
Devine Carama spent time with students after his presentation answering questions, taking photos and listening to their stories.
Devine Carama Visits Dunbar
This is a new program for those wanting to be teachers for FCPS.
FCPS Grow Your Own
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
The WPLD truck decorated with balloons for the homecoming parade.
Homecoming Week 2024
Courtesy of the Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society.
India Day Comeback
Mrs. Jennifer McNely racing in the Frankfort Frosty 5K. Courtesy of Jennifer McNely
Running Free?
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
Emily Fabian Martinez

Emily Fabian Martinez, WPLD en Español Producer

Hi, my name is Emily Fabián, I’m a senior and this will be my fourth year with Lamplighter. I’m one of the WPLD en Español producers. I’m excited to test the waters in different areas again this year. Aside from Lamplighter, I enjoy watching Marvel films. This year I hope to help create more content that Dunbar students can enjoy.

All content by Emily Fabian Martinez
Media Arts teacher Mrs. Wendy Turner channeled "Carrie," a character from the Stephen King novel.

PLD Teachers Get into the Halloween Spirit

October 31, 2022

Media Arts teacher Mrs. Wendy Turner channeled "Carrie," a character from the Stephen King novel.

On Jan. 6, FCPS schools were closed, but these Dunbar students meet at Panera to study at noon. Senior Gbutue Vorkpor said he didn't want to fall behind.

Study Methods that Work

Emily Fabian Martinez • March 11, 2022

Recently on TikTok, a Japanese cafe has gone somewhat viral. Japan is known for having a lot of unique cafes from maid cafes where the waitresses dress up in maid costumes to animal cafes where you can...

WPLD Jan. 26 Broadcast

January 29, 2022

An "Encanto" step-and-repeat at the opening night fan event for Disney's "Encanto" at El Capitan Theatre on November 23, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Why Encanto Captures the Hispanic Experience

Emily Fabian Martinez, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2021

When I left the theater last month I immediately thought: I wanted to see the film again, and I wanted my parents to see it. As a Hispanic person, I was happy to be getting more representation on the...

WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast

November 17, 2021

WPLD Oct. 27 Broadcast

October 27, 2021

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