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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Coach Murray Garvin serves as the new head basketball coach and as PLDs equity coach.
A Mindful Moment with PLD Equity Coach Murray Garvin
“As of Sept. 19, 2001 5,422 people are still missing at the WTC,” Madame McNely wrote in her scrapbook. “50,000 pounds of debris have been removed, and there is much more to go.”
Dunbar Teachers Remember 9/11
The Dawg Pound at the end of the 3rd quarter. Senior, Kamarion Robinson scores his third and Dunbars last touchdown of the night.
Dunbar Bulldogs Face Loss Against Madison Central Indians
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Elected during a pandemic, Logan Justice serves as the National FCCLA Vice President of Membership.
Episode 2: Logan Justice
The cast of Spamalot said that this years musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.
Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
Andy Cobb enjoys video games, being outdoors, and writing. He is a sophomore and this is his second year on staff.
Blog: A Look Back at My Year
While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in the Constitution, there is no such protection for violent attacks on our nations institutions.
PLD Lamplighter Condemns Capitol Riots
Lamplighters Promise to Our Community
Lamplighter’s Promise to Our Community
The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Our Experience at Nationals
Still Not Heard
Still Not Heard
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Oct. 20 Broadcast
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
WPLD Oct. 13 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
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 Rosen

Mike Rosen, Staff Reporter

Mike is a senior in high school. He enjoys spending his time lifting and his favorite protein powder flavor is cookies and cream. Instagram- @mrosen5 Twitter- @mrosen_

All content by Mike Rosen

Not Exactly What We Expected

May 17, 2017

PLD Sports Trainer Cody Begley from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Opportunity for Students Interested in Sports Medicine

April 17, 2017

Dunbar Students Participate in NCAA Bracket Challenges

March 21, 2017

PLD Sports Boys Gettin’ Fit

March 13, 2017
Senior Gbutue Vorkpor works on his legs after cycling classes on Tuesdays.

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March 13, 2017
Senior Gbutue Vorkpor works on his chest on Mondays.

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March 13, 2017

Dunbar’s Art Department Has Lasting Impact on Students

March 4, 2017

FCPS District Science Fair from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Dunbar Students Compete in District Science Fair

February 24, 2017

Hollingsworth Breaks Lexington Boys Basketball Scoring Record from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Hollingsworth Breaks Lexington Boys’ Basketball Scoring Record

February 20, 2017

Wrestler Andres Calleja to Represent Dunbar at State

February 13, 2017

PLD Teacher Hobbies from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Dunbar Teachers With Cool Hobbies

February 9, 2017
Mike Rosen: Before and After

Dunbar Student Gets Fit

January 22, 2017
FEATRUE

Dunbar Escapes LCA With Close Victory

December 15, 2016
Bulldogs Lose To Daviess County In State Semis

Bulldogs Lose To Daviess County In State Semis

November 3, 2016
Bulldogs Lose Close Game Against Boyle County On Senior Night

Bulldogs Lose Close Game Against Boyle County On Senior Night

October 29, 2016
Celebration ensues after the victory.

Bulldogs Defeat Lafayette To Bring Home Another District Championship

October 14, 2016
Junior Kimberly Espinoza using her crutches after suffering an injury

Injuries In High School Sports

October 12, 2016
Dunbar Struggles Against Bryan Station, Defeated 54-20.

Dunbar Struggles Against Bryan Station, Defeated 54-20.

October 10, 2016
Dogs Pound Anderson County On Homecoming Night

Dogs Pound Anderson County On Homecoming Night

September 24, 2016
Lafayette Defeats Dunbar in Heated Football Season Opener

Lafayette Defeats Dunbar in Heated Football Season Opener

August 20, 2016
Each year, the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning invites young women in grades 9-12 to apply for a free series of intensive workshops dedicated to creative self-expression through writing.

Young Women Writers Project Applications Available

January 20, 2016
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