Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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
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A few of the most well-known hip hop artists; 2Pac, Biggie, Big Sean, and Kanye West.

Evolution of Hip Hop

May 29, 2019

[Video] WPLD May 13 Broadcast

May 13, 2019

Teacher Appreciation

May 7, 2019

WPLD May 6 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD May 6 Broadcast

May 6, 2019

Teacher Appreciation2019 from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] A Teacher’s Influence Changes Lives

May 5, 2019
Muslim Students Beginning Ramadan

Muslim Students Beginning Ramadan

May 4, 2019

WPLD April 22 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD April 22 Broadcast

April 22, 2019

[Video] WPLD April 8 Broadcast

April 8, 2019

[Video] WPLD March 25 Broadcast

March 25, 2019

[Video] SAOTW – Matt Halpin

March 18, 2019

WPLD March 18 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD March 18 Broadcast

March 18, 2019

[Video] St. Patrick’s Day Segment

March 13, 2019

[Video] 3/4 Sports Center- Boys Basketball

March 11, 2019

[Video] Tips and Tricks for the ACT

March 11, 2019

[Video] Valentine’s Day Geek Squad

March 11, 2019

[Video] Laura Bell Bundy Segment

March 11, 2019

[Video] WPLD March 11 Broadcast

March 11, 2019

[Video] Student Research Projects

March 11, 2019

[Video] Pude Derfect Geek Squad

March 11, 2019

[Video] Talent Show Segment

March 11, 2019

[Video] Why Students Still Learn About Shakespeare

March 11, 2019

[Video] WPLD March 4 Broadcast

March 4, 2019

[Video] WPLD Feb. 25 Broadcast

February 25, 2019

WPLD Feb. 11 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Feb. 11 Broadcast

February 11, 2019

[Video] WPLD Feb. 4 Broadcast

February 4, 2019

[Video] WPLD Scheduling Commercials 2019-20

January 24, 2019

Kentucky v. Penn State

January 21, 2019

WPLD Jan. 14 Show from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Jan. 14 Broadcast

January 14, 2019

[Video] WPLD Dec. 10 Broadcast

December 10, 2018

WPLD Dec. 3 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Dec. 3 Broadcast

December 3, 2018

SAOTW Grayson from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] Student Athlete of the Week: Grayson Shively

November 30, 2018

WPLD November 5 Show final show from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Nov. 5 Broadcast

November 5, 2018

WPLD October 29 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Oct. 29 Broadcast

October 29, 2018

[Video] Student Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Doza

October 22, 2018

[Video] WPLD Oct. 22 Broadcast

October 22, 2018

[Video] Metal Detectors Implemented at Dunbar

October 21, 2018

SAOTW- Austin Matthews from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] Student Athlete of the Week: Austin Mathews

October 15, 2018

[Video] WPLD Oct. 15 Broadcast

October 15, 2018

[Video] Student Athlete of the Week: Olivia Stotz

October 12, 2018

[Video] WPLD Oct. 1 Broadcast

October 1, 2018

Green Dot at Dunbar from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] What’s Your Green Dot?

September 30, 2018

WPLD September 24 Show from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 24 Broadcast

September 24, 2018

SAOTW-Jamarcus Robinson from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] Jamarcus Robinson

September 20, 2018

[Video] WPLD Sept. 17 Broadcast

September 17, 2018

WPLD September 10 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 10 Broadcast

September 10, 2018

WPLD September 4th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 4 Broadcast

September 4, 2018

[Video] We All Scream for Ice Cream

June 3, 2018

[Video] Teachers Give Advice To Seniors

June 1, 2018

[Video] Stressed Out By Finals?

May 29, 2018

[Video] Dunbar Drama Presents Beauty And The Beast, Jr.

December 15, 2017

Veteran"s Day 2017 from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] In Honor of Our Veterans

November 7, 2017

Drama Season Preview from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] PLD Drama’s Upcoming Season

September 15, 2017

[Video] Dunbar’s Art Department Has Lasting Impact on Students

March 4, 2017

FCPS District Science Fair from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] Dunbar Students Compete in District Science Fair

February 24, 2017

[Video] Wrestler Andres Calleja to Represent Dunbar at State

February 13, 2017
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