Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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
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
Olympian Lee Kiefer was honored at the school on Dec. 10 for being a "distinguished FCPS alumni."
An Olympian Returns to Highschool
The recycling club going around and emptying bins after school.
Small Actions Big Reductions
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
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
Olivia Wells

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter

My name is Olivia Wells and I came to Lamplighter because I thought it would be fun and a really great learning experience. I am a senior and this is my third year in Lamplighter. I am a staff reporter and I hope to work in broadcast and possibly do some photography. I am on the golf team, love to sing, and I love acting. I have been in 9 musicals and was a lead role in 3 of them. I say Y’all a lot and I am a crazy person.

I hope you enjoy all the content I and the Lamplighter team produce!

All content by Olivia Wells
The cast of Spamalot said that this year's musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.

Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • May 11, 2021

The cast of Spamalot said that this year's musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.

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

March 2, 2022

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

Many teachers' rooms have also had plexiglass installed at their desks in order to help prevent any spread of COVID-19.

A New Look: PLD’s COVID Precautions

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2021

The Time-Traveling Fashionista trilogy by Bianca Turetsky. The trilogy includes On Board the Titanic, At the Palace of Marie Antoinette, and Cleopatra Queen of the Nile. This series is a fashion-filled time machine with a bit of mystery and thrill. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys history or fashion.

Dunbar Students’ Share Their Must-Read Lists

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2021

It's still unclear whether the class of 2021 will get to have an in-person prom or graduation.

The Forgotten Class of 2021

March 8, 2021

It's still unclear whether the class of 2021 will get to have an in-person prom or graduation.

Although last year's seniors had to have a drive-through graduation, many current seniors were optimistic that they'd have an in-person experience. Now, they're not so sure.

Seniors Reflect on Virtual Learning

February 5, 2021

Although last year's seniors had to have a drive-through graduation, many current seniors were optimistic that they'd have an in-person experience. Now, they're not so sure.

Despite the hundreds of hours they spend in practices and games, UK football players do not receive any payment.

Working Off the Field: Compensating Athletes

November 27, 2020

Despite the hundreds of hours they spend in practices and games, UK football players do not receive any payment.

We Support Donald Trump

Emily Parks and Olivia Wells • November 2, 2020

UPDATE (1/14/20): Since the time of this article’s publication, armed insurrectionists have attacked the United States Capitol. Under the direct incitement of President Donald Trump, these...

This is a Chocolate Lab named Indie. She is 9-years-old and belongs to senior Emily Spores.

Dogs of Dunbar

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • October 23, 2020

Rather than spend money on movie theater snacks, many students are choosing to stream movies from home.

The Theater, the Theater, What Happened to the Theater?

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2020

"The theater, the theater, what happened to the theater?" Danny Kaye famously asked in the movie White Christmas.  He was referring to the rise of choreography, but many people are asking the same...

Stressing About the ACT Exam?

Payton Coulter, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2020

Studying for the ACT stresses students out. For most students who plan on heading to college after high school, they understand that this test is crucial for them. The higher the score, the more likely...

President Donald Trump attending a campaign rally in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.

What Happened in the Trump Impeachment

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2020

The impeachment process will be coming up on its third month this February. President Donald Trump has been accused, by the House of Representatives, of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The...

WPLD Feb. 11 Broadcast

February 12, 2020

This week is our special Valentine's Day broadcast, where we look at how to spend Valentine's day single and how Dunbar students are spending their Valentine's Day. Also we went to the Regional Dive Meet.

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