Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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
Dunbar Hosts Forum for LGBTQ+ Students
Dunbar Hosts Forum for LGBTQ+ Students
As students enter Dunbar, they line up at the metal detectors and place their bags and other items on a table to be checked.
Student Arrested on Campus after Loaded Gun Found in Backpack
Devine Carama spent time with students after his presentation answering questions, taking photos and listening to their stories.
Devine Carama Visits Dunbar
This is a new program for those wanting to be teachers for FCPS.
FCPS Grow Your Own
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
The WPLD truck decorated with balloons for the homecoming parade.
Homecoming Week 2024
Courtesy of the Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society.
India Day Comeback
Mrs. Jennifer McNely racing in the Frankfort Frosty 5K. Courtesy of Jennifer McNely
Running Free?
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

Dylan Stern, Resident Cartoonist

Hi! I’m a senior and this is my second year as a cartoonist for lamplighter. I love all kinds of art, but my favorite medium is ink. I’m excited to tell more stories this year and learn to be more informative in my work!

All content by Dylan Stern
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.

Protection Over Privacy?

August 2, 2021

Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.

Democratic hopeful Charles Booker begins his exploratory committee in the hopes of creating a candidacy for the 2022 U.S. Senate race.

Charles Booker Launches His Exploratory Committee

May 17, 2021

Democratic hopeful Charles Booker begins his exploratory committee in the hopes of creating a candidacy for the 2022 U.S. Senate race.

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

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

You can print out and fold this tutorial to practice tracing the design.

How to Draw a Dunbar Bulldog

Dylan Stern, Staff Artist • May 10, 2021

Last year, Floyd's murder sparked hundreds of Black Lives Matter protests across the country.

Derek Chauvin Conviction Brings Hope For Accountability

May 3, 2021

Last year, Floyd's murder sparked hundreds of Black Lives Matter protests across the country.

A Self-Love Zine for Valentine's Day

A Self-Love Zine for Valentine’s Day

Dylan Stern, Staff Artist • February 14, 2021

For many students, online exams are easier than traditional pen-and-paper ones because they can use online resources.

COVID-19 Affects Final Exams

Emma Daman, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2020

For many students, online exams are easier than traditional pen-and-paper ones because they can use online resources.

Leaving candy in a bowl for trick-or-treaters is safer than passing it out in-person.

Corona-Proof Ways to Enjoy Halloween

Alexis Radhakrishnan, Staff Reporter • October 31, 2020

Leaving candy in a bowl for trick-or-treaters is safer than passing it out in-person.

Some studies link social isolation with reduced cognitive function, leading teachers and mental health professionals to worry about the affects of COVID-19 quarantines on students' emotional and mental wellness.

Mental Health Looks Different in Online School

Max He, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2020

Some studies link social isolation with reduced cognitive function, leading teachers and mental health professionals to worry about the affects of COVID-19 quarantines on students' emotional and mental...

Although it's often used as a joke, OCD is a serious disorder that impacts many people's lives.

Why Saying “I’m So OCD” is Problematic

Alexis Radhakrishnan, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2020

Although it's often used as a joke, OCD is a serious disorder that impacts many people's lives.

Staff artist Dylan Stern explains how to register to vote and cast a ballot in this year's elections.

Students’ Guide to Voting in 2020

Sadie Bograd, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2020

Staff artist Dylan Stern explains how to register to vote and cast a ballot in this year's elections.

Protective equipment like gloves, masks, and shields is part of the standard outfit for many new teenage workers.

Teens Still Working During COVID-19

Vanessa Alonso, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2020

Protective equipment like gloves, masks, and shields is part of the standard outfit for many new teenage workers.

WPLD Sept. 23 Broadcast

September 23, 2020

This week, we discuss club and school announcements along with a short message about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.   Music | Sappheiros - Lights fanlink.to/QY3

Our Quaranfavorite Songs

Our Quaranfavorite Songs

Dylan Stern, Staff Artist • September 22, 2020

Virtual learning and Zoom classes are in full swing. Check out our tips on the topic!

A Virtual Learning Handbook

Annika Koch, Business Manager • September 27, 2020

Virtual learning and Zoom classes are in full swing. Check out our tips on the topic!

Staff Artist Dylan Stern's portrait of Justice Ginsberg bears one of her most famous quotes--a meaningful statement for women of all ages.

May Her Memory Be a Blessing

Sadie Bograd, Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg lived long enough to teach the current generations how to raise the next. In her famous words, “Women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility...

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How to Reuse Your Tree After Christmas

December 30, 2019

Many fans of the Netflix thriller believe that the main character is sexy, but are looks everything?

The Inexplicable Lure of Joe Goldberg

Alex Fulton, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2020

Many fans of the Netflix thriller believe that the main character is sexy, but are looks everything?

Dunbar"s Organ Donor Drive from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

PLD Organ Donation Drive

Annika Koch and Dylan Stern • October 31, 2019

Dunbar has been promoting organ donation through a drive and teaching students what it means to be a donor. Advertising and opening registration in the cafeteria, we have been talking face to face with...

The Glitter Mystery

The Glitter Mystery

Dylan Stern, Staff Reporter • October 23, 2019

 A mystery industry in the United States is putting a lot of glitter in their products--and they don’t want you to know about it. A little under a year ago, the New York Times published an article...

The Importance of Taking Art Classes

The Importance of Taking Art Classes

Dylan Stern, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2019

As students at Dunbar know, you need at least one art or humanity credit in order to graduate. To some, this requirement can seem trivial and it might raise questions like “Aren’t my common core classes...

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