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Sophomore Ace Courtad led the Dunbar protest against SB 150 on Feb. 24.
PLD Students Walk Out in Protest
Dunbars metal detectors are a fixture of the schools entryway.
Loaded Gun found on PLD Campus
The toilets in the boys restroom are missing toilet paper dispensers that have been torn off the walls.
Vandalism Causes More Bathroom Issues
The hallways leading to the math department (400s) were empty and all the doors were closed after a suspected gas leak.
Suspected Gas Leak at Dunbar Interrupts Classes
Aunt Flow, a company that sells menstrual dispensers for schools, has several models that could be installed.
Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools
There is more awareness of mental health issues in teens, but these issues are being seen as all too ordinary.
Has Destigmatism Led to Desensitization?
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Gaming Causes Classroom Problems
The event at the Carnegie Center drew a crowd of Lexingtons literary elite.
Lexington Youth Poet Laureate Selected
New Yeat Album is Garbage
New Yeat Album is “Garbage”
A Purr-fect Movie
A Purr-fect Movie
SZAs new album receives mixed reviews from Dunbar students.
Review: SZA Second Album
A Killer Movie for Christmas
A Killer Movie for Christmas
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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

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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