Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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
New Yeat Album is "Garbage"
New Yeat Album is “Garbage”
Chris on the Mic in costume for a special Halloween production.
Chris on the Mic Halloween Edition
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
Victoria and her most prized possession: her empanada ornament.

Victoria Bravo, Editor-in-Chief

Hi there! My name is Victoria Bravo, I am an Editor-in-Chief, I love hiking, and I hate ham. I oversee our writing department and I supervise all articles produced and published on our website.  This is my fourth year on staff and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have grown alongside the program. I am currently a senior  and have loved every year in this program!  I am beyond excited to lead this program through the 2021-2022 year and look forward to producing great articles.

 

All content by Victoria Bravo
As the Delta variant runs rampant around the country, masks are still a common sight, especially during sports games.

Updates on FCPS’s Mask Protocol

Victoria Bravo and Trinity Kays • March 4, 2022

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...

This map includes bombing locations and ground clashes in Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

What’s Happening in Ukraine?

Victoria Bravo, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2022

Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. These words opened President Biden's address to the American public today after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in the early morning of Feb. 24. Putin's...

PLD's building, located at 1600 Man o' War Blvd, was built in 1990.

Student’s Prank Brings Police to Dunbar

Victoria Bravo, Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2022

Several fire trucks and police could be seen outside of Dunbar around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 2. In a letter home to families, Principal Rains explained why. A student made a prank call to 911. Ms. Rains...

Why Teachers are Leaving and Why it Matters

Logan Justice, Ella Williams, and Victoria Bravo • January 4, 2022

It's no secret that the pandemic shook up the American workforce. The "Great Resignation" taking place across the United States doesn't exclude teachers, and some say that without a major effort to rehabilitate...

Increased Work Demands Post-COVID

Victoria Bravo, Editor-in-Chief • January 4, 2022

It is not unexpected to see an increase in teacher burnout and a decrease in teacher retention rates given the added responsibilities teachers face in the aftermath of virtual learning.  Teachers have...

Social media can cause more harm than good for teenagers when it becomes an addiction.

The Long-Term Effects of Social Media on Teens

Emma Daman and Victoria Bravo • May 16, 2021

What once was a utopian escape for teens and adults alike to temporarily withdraw from reality has now become quite the opposite. It is undeniable that social media holds an increasingly important role...

The cold temperatures led many students to spend the day inside.

Dunbar Enjoys a Snowy Day

Sadie Bograd, Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2021

The cold temperatures led many students to spend the day inside.

WPLD February 24 Broadcast

February 24, 2020

This week we take a look at the swim team, and hear from several of Dunbar's top swimmers. We also cover PLD's literary magazine, Incriminating Ink, and how to enter a submission. Finally, it only comes...

Orchestra teacher Mrs. Goff conducts the level 4 orchestra at their winter concert.

Orchestra Creates a Family of Musicians

December 13, 2019

Orchestra teacher Mrs. Goff conducts the level 4 orchestra at their winter concert.

CTE Pathways at Dunbar

January 8, 2020

There are five CTE pathways at Dunbar including Media Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering and Business. Every student must have four credits of CTE courses at Dunbar...

WPLD Nov. 25 Broadcast

November 25, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving, Dunbar!

Protests can sometimes turn rowdy, such as this 2017 Chicago protest against Trump.

Protests Against Trump

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2019

WPLD Nov 4 Broadcast FINAL from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

WPLD Nov. 4 Broadcast

November 4, 2019

Three-month old Victoria with her mom Marcela.

The Highs and Lows of My Hispanic Identity

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • October 23, 2019

I walk a fine line between two worlds. There’s the dreamy, picturesque world full of music, family, and color. In this world, the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, and bachata fill my veins and become the...

Defender Johnny Vazquez kicks the ball out of Newport Central Catholic's possession.

Dunbar Beat Thoroughbreds in Final Season Match

October 5, 2019

Defender Johnny Vazquez kicks the ball out of Newport Central Catholic's possession.

The Legacy of Dunbar’s Memorial Garden

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • September 26, 2019

The sun shines on the small, idyllic garden by the school cafeteria. Monarch butterflies lazily flutter by as birds chirp and a breeze sways the leaves. Most students don’t think much of it, but this...

Festival Latino De Lexington featured arts, exhibitions, and vendors celebrating Hispanic culture.

Latino Festival De Lexington

Staff Report • September 18, 2019

Festival Latino De Lexington featured arts, exhibitions, and vendors celebrating Hispanic culture.

Moms Demand Action representatives discussed "gun sense" advocacy with the Young Democrats.

Gun Sense Group Visits Dunbar Club

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2019

On Sept. 4 the Dunbar Young Democrats held their bi-weekly meeting with guest speakers Linsey Sugarman and Kathi Crowe from Moms Demand Action. Moms Demand Action is a non-profit, non-partisan gun safety...

Victoria Bravo and her older sister Paloma Bravo when they were younger.

Born Into One Culture, Raised Among Others

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2019

At one point in our lives, we will all ask ourselves “So, who am I really?” Now, as a child of immigrant parents and being a first generation American myself, I’ve spent countless, unimaginable...

Texas v. Georgia

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • January 21, 2019

The NCAA ringed in the new year with the Sugar Bowl. This year’s Sugar Bowl was the 85th edition. The Texas Longhorns went head to head with the Georgia Bulldogs with Texas ultimately winning 28-21....

Boys’ Soccer Puts Up a Fight at District Tournament

Boys’ Soccer Puts Up a Fight at District Tournament

Victoria Bravo, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2018

On Oct. 11, the boys’ soccer team went head to head with Lafayette at the district finals. Dunbar lost to Lafayette with a score of 0-0 during the game, with penalty kicks leading the score to 2-4. Earlier...

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