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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Coach Murray Garvin serves as the new head basketball coach and as PLDs equity coach.
A Mindful Moment with PLD Equity Coach Murray Garvin
“As of Sept. 19, 2001 5,422 people are still missing at the WTC,” Madame McNely wrote in her scrapbook. “50,000 pounds of debris have been removed, and there is much more to go.”
Dunbar Teachers Remember 9/11
The Dawg Pound at the end of the 3rd quarter. Senior, Kamarion Robinson scores his third and Dunbars last touchdown of the night.
Dunbar Bulldogs Face Loss Against Madison Central Indians
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Elected during a pandemic, Logan Justice serves as the National FCCLA Vice President of Membership.
Episode 2: Logan Justice
The cast of Spamalot said that this years musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.
Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
Andy Cobb enjoys video games, being outdoors, and writing. He is a sophomore and this is his second year on staff.
Blog: A Look Back at My Year
While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in the Constitution, there is no such protection for violent attacks on our nations institutions.
PLD Lamplighter Condemns Capitol Riots
Lamplighters Promise to Our Community
Lamplighter’s Promise to Our Community
The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Our Experience at Nationals
Still Not Heard
Still Not Heard
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Oct. 20 Broadcast
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
WPLD Oct. 13 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
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 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
Social media can cause more harm than good for teenagers when it becomes an addiction.

The Long-Term Effects of Social Media on Teens

May 16, 2021
HB563 proposes an new option to parents for their childd education.

HB 563 Could Lead To Changes in Kentucky’s Education System

March 29, 2021
The cold temperatures led many students to spend the day inside.

[Photo] Dunbar Enjoys a Snowy Day

February 2, 2021
Practicing social distancing and self-isolation can have a great effect on the impact of COVID-19 as seen on the graph above.

What Flattening The Curve Really Means

March 26, 2020

A Week of National Days in One Day from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] 7 Days of National Holidays

March 8, 2020

[Video] Why Do We Have Leap Years?

February 25, 2020

[Video] WPLD February 24 Broadcast

February 24, 2020
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February 24, 2020
Orchestra teacher Mrs. Goff conducts the level 4 orchestra at their winter concert.

[Photo] Orchestra Creates a Family of Musicians

December 13, 2019

[Video] CTE Pathways at Dunbar

January 8, 2020

[Video] WPLD Nov. 25 Broadcast

November 25, 2019

Two Sides of the Trump Rally

November 8, 2019
A unique sign that showed a play on President Trumps slogan Make America Great Again.

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November 8, 2019
People conversing in the early goings of the protest before Triangle Park got packed with protesters yelling their cause.

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November 8, 2019
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November 8, 2019
The vacant lot of what was once a teaming watch party that cleared out as more republicans walked onto the stage to make speeches.

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November 8, 2019
Many street vendors looked to take advantage of the situation and were selling everything form rubber ducks to flags in support of the president.

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November 8, 2019
Protesters were there to speak out against many Republican Party members, especially Matt Bevin, President Trump, and Mitch McConnell.

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November 8, 2019
The early goings of the protest did not feature much chanting or many people, most simply held up signs or conversed with one another.

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November 8, 2019
The early goings of the protest featured very few protesters and many similar signs, like the one displayed in the image.

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November 8, 2019
A close up of the protest at the climax of the event with many signs with slogans mocking the president.

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November 8, 2019
A photo of the protesters set up blocking Main Street at South Broadway.

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November 8, 2019
The climax of the protest with many signs and even an American flag present. One man is wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, which is commonly associated with anarchy.

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November 8, 2019
A man holding a sign present at the climax of the protest using a play on the presidents name.

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November 8, 2019
The early hours of the protest when the chants were brewing and the tensions started to rise.

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November 8, 2019
One of the many signs depicting a variant of the nights most common chant, Lock him up.

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November 8, 2019
The two main groups of protesters set up to block Main Street. On the right the We Vape. We Vote. and on the right the group against Trump and his policies holding a sign with a common chant protesters used shortly after the presidents election.

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November 8, 2019
Two women holding a sign using a play on words, using the word Trump to mean both the name of the president and the word meaning to overcome and beat.

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November 8, 2019
A man posing as Abraham Lincoln displaying signs with some of Lincolns more famous quotes on them with a small group of protesters behind him.

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November 8, 2019
Hundreds of protesters filled Triangle Park in downtown Lexington to make their voices heard on the issues they believed to be important.

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November 8, 2019
A man with a sign displaying the words that are posted around many schools as anti-bullying slogans and other words to express how he feels about the politics of the event.

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November 8, 2019
Many of President Trumps supporters filling into Rupp Arena, which was near capacity at 20,500.

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November 8, 2019
Protests can sometimes turn rowdy, such as this 2017 Chicago protest against Trump.

Protests Against Trump

November 5, 2019

WPLD Nov 4 Broadcast FINAL from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Nov. 4 Broadcast

November 4, 2019
Three-month old Victoria with her mom Marcela.

The Highs and Lows of My Hispanic Identity

October 23, 2019
The Bulldogs protect the ball from their Newport-based opponent.

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October 23, 2019
#12 Derek Burgess hurries to protect the ball from the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds.

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October 23, 2019
#5 Jake Spencer calculates passing the ball to teammate #12 Derek Burgess.

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October 23, 2019
Bulldogs defend the ball as an opponent tries to gain possession.

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October 23, 2019
#10 Drew Doza attempts to get the ball into Newport Central Catholics territory.

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October 23, 2019
Defender Johnny Vazquez kicks the ball out of Newport Central Catholics possession.

[Photo] Dunbar Beat Thoroughbreds in Final Season Match

October 5, 2019
#17 Pablo Ortiz attempts a shot at the goal.

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October 5, 2019
#17 Pablo Ortiz defends Dunbars possession of the ball.

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October 5, 2019

The Legacy of Dunbar’s Memorial Garden

September 26, 2019
Festival Latino De Lexington featured arts, exhibitions, and vendors celebrating Hispanic culture.

[Photo] Latino Festival De Lexington

September 18, 2019
Moms Demand Action representatives discussed gun sense advocacy with the Young Democrats.

Gun Sense Group Visits Dunbar Club

September 13, 2019
Missing Personality-Reward If Found!

Missing Personality-Reward If Found!

May 27, 2019

Voting Rights for Felons in Kentucky

April 27, 2019
Victoria Bravo and her older sister Paloma Bravo when they were younger.

Born Into One Culture, Raised Among Others

March 16, 2019

Texas v. Georgia

January 21, 2019
The newest Grinch animation.

Top Five Must Watch Christmas Movies

December 17, 2018
How Did Keeneland Begin?

How Did Keeneland Begin?

December 12, 2018
Horse and Goat: An Unlikely Friendship

Horse and Goat: An Unlikely Friendship

December 3, 2018
Victoria Bravo works with horses in her free time.

How the Bluegrass Became a Hotspot for Horse Racing

November 27, 2018
High School football player Dylan Thomas died from a head injury sustained during a game.

High School Football and Head Injuries

November 6, 2018
Boys’ Soccer Puts Up a Fight at District Tournament

Boys’ Soccer Puts Up a Fight at District Tournament

October 20, 2018
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