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
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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