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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
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Sydney Montgomery, Staff Reporter

Hi, I’m Sydney Montgomery and I am a Staff Reporter for Lamplighter. I am a senior this year and I have been on staff for 2 years. This year I am wanting to try a little bit of everything before the year is up. I have been interested mainly in broadcasting and recent photos and articles for sports. I plan to accomplish lots more and can’t wait to see what this year has to offer!

 

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The rapid tests take about 15 minutes for a result. The results are then sent to the Health Department.

Students Should Use the COVID-19 Test-to-Stay Program

Sydney Montgomery, Staff Reporter • January 25, 2022

With COVID-19 changing constantly, we have to figure out ways to cope with it. The test-to-stay option is the newest solution added to our school, and all students need is a signed permission slip by...

The rapid tests take about 15 minutes for a result. The results are then sent to the Health Department.

Dunbar Vaccination Clinic Held in Gym

Elise White, Abigail Fiero, Pitipak Sooksamdaeng, and Vincent Kamark • January 13, 2022

The rapid tests take about 15 minutes for a result. The results are then sent to the Health Department.

Toy Donations for Children’s Hospital

Madelyn Justice, Chief Copy Editor • November 19, 2021

Dunbar's Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) is kicking off the giving season by hosting a Toy Drive. Starting in remembrance of a former student, Jesse Higginbotham, who was killed in a car accident...

Another player pulling down William Harper and later gets fouled for this move.

The Dawgs Kick the Shamrocks Back Home

Sydney Montgomery, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2021

After a big win against Frederick Douglass, the Bulldogs weren’t finished yet. They had 10 minutes in between to get ready for another game against Rockcastle County. Already tired and hot, the Bulldogs...

Boys Soccer 9/12

JV Boys Soccer Moves Up the Ranks

September 14, 2021

Freshman Nathen Hayes shoots for a goal but Douglass goalkeeper snatches it up before he gets a chance.

Boys Soccer 9/12

JV Boys Soccer Moves Up the Ranks

Sydney Montgomery, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2021
With a weekend full of games, the Dawgs started off with a massive 5-0 win against the Broncos.
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