On Feb. 16, the Kentucky Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 150, so on Feb. 24 Lexington students from two high schools–Lafayette and Dunbar–walked out of school in protest. “We [students] are concerned...

Since the early 2000s suicide rates in pre-teens, teens, and young adults have increased by nearly 60% in the United States. In 2020, for every 100,000 people between the ages of 15-24, 14.2 died as...

Around 9:30 a.m. an email from the acting principal, Ms. Andrea Tinsley, went out to Paul Laurence Dunbar's families disclosing that “...a loaded firearm was discovered on our campus this morning as...

Guidance staff Ms. Stevie Hightman and Ms. Karen Callahan showed up as Minnie Mouse and a hippie.

Around 9:54--a minute before the class change--Principal Marlon Ball announced over the intercom that students were to remain in their classes. An hour prior to this announcement, students reported that...

On Sept. 8 the Fayette County Board of Education voted to increase property tax rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year for renovations and new construction. The public was given notice that two options...

A little over 2,000 Dunbar Bulldogs returned to school on Aug. 10, ready, excited, and apprehensive for the 2022-2023 school year. Classes today received warm feedback as the student body settled back...

With Paul Laurence Dunbar’s principal Betsy Rains announcing her retirement, many have begun to question the process of hiring a new principal. Fayette County’s School-Based Decision Making (SBDM)...

A player hits a shot sent to mid-court.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a special meeting and board workshop on March 2 to discuss agenda items including COVID-19 protocols. Private schools across the city, like Christ the King...

I’m no stranger to the addictive nature of shows like Criminal Minds and Law and Order. On many occasions I’ve caught myself mindlessly watching crime shows while I do menial tasks, letting myself...

Dawning their green and white uniforms, the Dawgs stepped onto the court on Jan. 19 ready to face off against the Frederick Douglass Broncos in a game commemorating former head coach, Sanford T. Roach.  This...

For decades scientists have explored the impact that isolation has on the human brain. Typically, findings stem from studying prisoners in solitary confinement or rats in a lab. Never before have scientists...

The game on Dec. 3 had an electrifying start right off the bat. Great Crossing scored a 3-pointer that set the pace for the rest of the game. Not shying away from confrontation, Dunbar’s #11 sophomore...

The girls volleyball team during a team meeting before the game begins.

“If a black cat crosses your path it brings bad luck with it.” This is a common superstition surrounding our furry feline friends. Most people who entertain this myth simply avoid black cats year-round...

The tension was palpable as Dunbar and Bryan Station stepped on the court on Oct. 27 to face off at the regional semifinals.  The first set kicked off with a serve from Bryan Station, but this didn’t...

With a sense of normalcy returning to students, many have begun preparing for their high school experience, but many are wondering what to expect. We know this year's dance will be semi-formal and is being...

The atmosphere on Sept. 16 game was ripe with determination as both Dunbar and Bryan Station were revving up to win.  The game started off with Dunbar having a 3 point lead until Bryan Station...