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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
All content by Pamela Stravitz

PLD Alumni Brian Lawless Shares His Best Advice for Current Seniors from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Alumni Panels Share Wisdom With Seniors

Pamela Stravitz, Contributing Writer • May 10, 2017

On May 10, Dunbar alumni returned, giving advice to senior English students for the first annual Dunbar Alumni Panel. The event was held in the library, organized by senior English teacher Monica Cole....

Members of the Laplighter staff volunteer at the garden.

Exploring Dunbar’s Memorial Garden

Julia Radhakrishnan, Staff Reporter • November 26, 2015

Members of the Laplighter staff volunteer at the garden.

Episode 8: The Aftermath

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • June 19, 2015

Episode 7: The Hannah Landers Story

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • June 12, 2015

 

Episode 6: The Roads Less Taken

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2015

Episode 5: The Jesse Higginbotham Memorial Garden

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2015

Episode 4: The Fear

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2015

Episode 3: Accident Tally

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2015

Sarah Hunt poses on the hood of her beloved Cabriolet, the car involved in her accident.

Episode 2: Car Quirks and Crash Dummies

Pamela Stravitz, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2015

What You Should be Binging on Netflix

Pamela Stravitz and Madi Moore • March 9, 2015

Truth be told, the best TV shows in 2015 are available to stream on Netflix, including Bob’s Burgers, Once Upon a Time, and Parks and Recreation. Who needs cable when you can binge watch and binge re-watch? Bob’s...

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Olivia Canales Commits to Texas Christian University

Hadeel Abdallah, Staff Reporter • December 15, 2014

volleyball

Volleyball Recap

December 7, 2014

Senior Alyssa Montgomery appreciates the perks of having mom at school.

Mrs. Mom

Kennedy Kruger, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2014

Senior Alyssa Montgomery appreciates the perks of having mom at school.

Activities relating to social media and electronics, for example Netflix, can cause sleep deprivation in teens.

Sleep-Deprived

January 6, 2015

Activities relating to social media and electronics, for example Netflix, can cause sleep deprivation in teens.

soccer

Girls' Soccer Recap

December 3, 2014

football

Football Recap

December 11, 2014

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Girls Cross Country Recap

December 11, 2014

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Sports Injuries

January 9, 2015

Boys cross country XCA

Boys Cross Country Recap

December 9, 2014

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Boys’ Soccer Puts Up a Fight at District Tournament

October 20, 2018

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Kailey Miller Commits To Central Michigan University

Maggie Davis, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2014

This is an example of a basket made by the creative crafts class.

Fashionable and Functionable: Retired Dunbar Librarian Shares Basket Weaving Skills

Saikeerthi Naidu, online editor • December 1, 2014

Junior Rosie Halpin and seniors: Claire Huskey, Alyssa Hogan, and Ellie Mullins weave baskets in Mrs. Banks' Creative Crafts class.

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Caroline Puckett

August 28, 2014

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Drew Shoaf

August 28, 2014

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Claudia Robertson

September 30, 2014

Amy-Cline

Amy Cline

September 26, 2014

India Day 23- 2014

India Day

September 23, 2014

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Homecoming Game: Dunbar vs. Madison Southern

September 16, 2014

The Dunbar Bulldogs take on the Madison Southern Eagles at the Homecoming game on Sept. 12, 2014.

Dunbar vs Madison Southern

September 13, 2014

The Dunbar Bulldogs take on the Madison Southern Eagles at the Homecoming game on Sept. 12, 2014.

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Maggie Davis

August 28, 2014

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