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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

Mike Marshall

Mike Marshall, Sportswriting Editor

My name is Mike Marshall and this is my third year on the PLD Lamplighter staff. In my first year, I was a staff reporter and mostly kept up with schedules and rosters on the website. Last year I was the assistant sports editor and did a good amount of work. I had twenty-eight published articles last year and wrote a few that weren’t published. This year I’m the sports editor and I intend to break my personal record of twenty-eight articles this year. My goal is to make the sports page the premiere area of Lamplighter and I believe this is quite doable this year. I’m really looking forward to another year on staff and hope it is just as good as all the others have been so far. And as always with Lamplighter program first! 

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The stands at the PLD Baseball field. The stands are empty due to all the sports cancelations due to COVID 19.

Athletics Shut Down During Coronavirus Outbreak

Kennedy Gayheart and Mike Marshall March 14, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak precautions and closures now include canceling and postponing sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, and MLB. But it's not just the pros, it's affecting athletes at all levels--including...

Dunbar student wiping down the screen of a school Chromebook to prevent the spread of germs.

KDE Issues Precautions to Stop Spread of Coronavirus

Kennedy Gayheart and Mike Marshall March 11, 2020

Since eight Kentuckians have been identified as carriers of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Kentucky Department of Education has issued guidelines for schools. In addition, the Kentucky...

PLD Librarian Mrs. Summer Perry said that she decided to provide Clorox wipes at the library Chromebooks station so students can sanitize before and after each use.

What Qualifies as Necessary?

Olivia Doyle, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

PLD Librarian Mrs. Summer Perry said that she decided to provide Clorox wipes at the library Chromebooks station so students can sanitize before and after each use.

The site of the crash at Harrodsburg Road and Old Higbee Mill Road

PLD Teachers Run to the Rescue

Mike Marshall, Kennedy Gayheart, and Olivia Doyle March 5, 2020

At an intersection near Harrodsburg and Old Higbee Mill roads, approximately 2.5 miles from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, band director Mr. Brian Morgan, physical education teacher Mr. Lee Jonas,...

Dunbar Dominates Douglass in S.T. Roach Classic

Dunbar Dominates Douglass in S.T. Roach Classic

Mike Marshall, Sports Editor January 23, 2020

The Bulldogs faced off against the Broncos on January 21 in the S.T. Roach Classic. The starting line up for the Broncos was #4 Kourtesy Lee, #13 Allison Wallace, #15 Aquira Gary, #22 Ashanti Hollingsworth...

#31 Max VanDyke going up for a layup in the early stages of the game before having to sit fir the remainder of the game with an ankle injury.

Boys' Basketball Team Falls to Madison Central

January 9, 2020

#31 Max VanDyke going up for a layup in the early stages of the game before having to sit fir the remainder of the game with an ankle injury.

Junior Bella Burns was given a Powerade to help her while recovering.

World Language Opportunities at PLD

Jack Naehr, Staff Reporter October 23, 2019

Junior Bella Burns was given a Powerade to help her while recovering.

Mathew Salyer who finished with a time of 18:44.95, Mason Upton, who finished with a time of 19:21.94, and Dominic Verry, who finished with a time of 18:48.29, taking the bend at the second viewing area.

PLD’s Cross Country City Meet

Mike Marshall, Sports Editor October 10, 2019

UK Football Reminds Us Why We Only Watch UK Basketball

UK Football Reminds Us Why We Only Watch UK Basketball

Mike Marshall and David Manche September 25, 2019

The game was set for a thrilling matchup. The sold-out crowd was filing in nicely and they were going crazy. Kentucky set up to kickoff and the speakers echoed those infamous words, “It’s football...

The Dunbar Bulldogs and the West Jessamine Colts faced off for the first down.

Bulldogs Pull Out Win Over Colts

Mike Marshall, Sports Editor September 23, 2019

It looked to be a tough match-up for both teams. The Dog Pound was vacant at kick-off, the fans were quiet, and the team seemed unenergized even though the weather conditions were perfect for the game. The...

The full moon on Friday the 13th proved to be a bad omen for their match-up against FDHS

Bulldogs Slaughtered on Friday the 13th

Mike Marshall, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

On Sept. 13, the Dunbar Bulldogs faced off against the Fredrick Douglass Broncos. Both teams had been preparing for a week leading up to the match-up for the other and had specific things they did to get...

#8 Frank Illunga, receives a pass to go on to score a touchdown for the Bulldogs

Bulldogs Overcome Slow Start to Win Home Opener

Mike Marshall, Sports Editor August 25, 2019

The start didn't look hopeful. The Bulldogs slumped onto the field with low energy that was reflected by the crowd. On the opening kick, Dunbar got called for an offsides penalty allowing #6 Jacob...

Both teams come up to shake hands at the end of the game.

Dunbar Sweeps Ryle In Volleyball Home Opener

Mike Marshall, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

The pre-game atmosphere was set to be electrifying for the Bulldogs' first home game of the year. The Dog Pound filled up quickly as the boys' soccer team trickled in since their own game was canceled. The...

Freshman Victoria Bravo studying from an AP test review book

Pros and Cons of AP Exams

Mike Marshall, Co-Sportswriting Editor April 26, 2019

The main benefit of taking the AP test is getting college credit. However, depending on the course the college credit varies, and the test costs anywhere from $50-$85 with no guarantee of passing. "If...

#7 Matt Hall congratulating #18 Cameron Baughman after he hit a homerun.

Knights Take Down Bulldogs

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor April 12, 2019

The weather conditions couldn't have more perfect. It was a warm and sunny day with little to no breeze. The Bulldogs were the home team and the Knights were the visitors. The Bulldogs started in the...

#20 Cheyenne Fullwood drives the lane and gets fouled while attempting a shot.

Woodford County Tramples Dunbar’s Playoff Hopes

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor March 1, 2019

The Bulldogs faced off against the Woodford County Yellowjackets on February 28. Starters for the Bulldogs were #42 Haley Gadd, #23 Tanaya Cecil, #24 Jailyn Ginter, #20 Cheyenne Fullwood, and #5 Elise...

#12 Micheal Corio shoots a layup after drinking the ball around a defending Scott County player.

Dunbar Shoots The Lights Out On Senior Night

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor February 18, 2019

The Bulldogs took down the top-ranked Cardinals 91-84, giving the Cardinals their first loss to a team in the state. The night started off with recognizing the seniors on the team: #0 Grayson Shively,...

UAB v. Northern Illinois

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 22, 2019

On Dec. 18 the UAB Blazers played the Northern Illinois Huskies in the Boca Raton Bowl. The game ended with Blazers on top 37-13. The passing leaders were #17 Tyler Johnston III for the Blazers, going...

FIU v. Toledo

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 22, 2019

On Dec. 21 the FIU Panthers played the Toledo Rockets in the Bahamas Bowl. The Panthers came out on top winning 35-32. The passing leaders were #8 Christian Alexander for the Panthers going 17/26 for 209...

Louisiana Tech v. Hawaii

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 22, 2019

On Dec. 22 the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs played the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Hawaii  Bowl. The game ended with the Bulldogs winning 31-14. The passing leaders were #8 J'mar Smith for the Bulldogs,...

Purdue v. Auburn

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 22, 2019

On Dec. 28 the Purdue Boilermakers played the Auburn Tigers in the Music City Bowl. The Tigers won the match up 63-14. The passing leaders were #11 David Blough for the Boilermakers, going 22/37 for 184...

Notre Dame v. Clemson

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 22, 2019

On Dec. 29 the Notre Dame Fighting Irish played the Clemson Tigers in the Cotton Bowl. The Tigers beat the Fighting Irish 30-3. The passing leaders were #12 Ian Book for the Fighting Irish, going 17/34...

Missouri v. Oklahoma State

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 22, 2019

On Dec. 31 the Missouri Tigers played the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Liberty Bowl. The Cowboys beat the Tigers 38-33. The passing leaders were #3 Drew Lock for the Tigers, going 23/38 for 373 yards...

The New Minor League

Mike Marshall, Assistant Sportswriting Editor January 21, 2019

This new league will have a variety of differences from the NFL. Some of the major differences are there will be no kickoffs, each team will get the ball at their own 20-yard line. Also, if a team elects...

Bulldogs fell to Station 27-26

Bryan Station defeats Bulldogs in Close Game

Mike Marshall, Staff Reporter October 21, 2018

The Dunbar Bulldogs faced off against the Bryan Station Defenders on Oct. 19, a suffered a loss 27-26. Dunbar won the toss and elected to receive the opening kick which went into the end zone for...

#7, #26, #9 all attempt to stop the ball from entering the goal.

Boys’ Soccer defeats Defenders

Mike Marshall, Staff Reporter September 16, 2018

The Bulldogs faced off against the Bryan Station Defenders, leaving with a score of 2-1. The last time the Bulldogs and the Defenders faced off last season, it ended with the Bulldogs on top with a score...

Dunbar's football team rushes out onto the filed with the school, and USA flag and huddle up before the game.

Dunbar Gets the Win for Homecoming

Mike Marshall, Staff Reporter September 16, 2018

Friday night brought the match-up of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs against the McCreary Central Raiders. Dunbar played a fast pace game and used speed to their advantage. This win snapped Dunbar’s...

It's Time to Fall in Love with Fall

It’s Time to Fall in Love with Fall

Mike Marshall and Rebecca Chapman October 9, 2017

It’s officially the time of year when people are allowed to dress in costumes without judgment, while Starbucks brings back pumpkin spice lattes and people bust out the sweatshirts, sweaters and...

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