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
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter

I’m Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and I’m a Junior. I dance competitively at a studio called Creative Edge and I love to create art and write. I wanted to be in Lamplighter to get into videography and learn how to edit segments. I’m so excited for this class and am thankful for the opportunity to get to work with people who are interested in the same things as me.

All content by Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Many teens have become frontline essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic.

Teens Become Essential Workers

Sloan Scroggin and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick • May 27, 2020

While millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, some have been shoved onto America’s front lines. This time, the front lines don’t indicate an armed conflict, but a war against this...

Students in Tara Wilkinson's creative writing class sit in the famed "butterfly" creative writing chair to share their pieces.

Creative Writing Classes at Dunbar are Like a Second Home

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter • March 13, 2020

My A4 class for my whole sophomore year would be Creative Writing, and I was terrified about it. The first time I walked into Tara Wilkinson’s classroom, though, I knew I was right where I was supposed...

Dunbar swim team is so much more than just a team, they are a family.

Dunbar Swim Team is More Than Just a Team

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2020

This past weekend, the Kentucky state swim competition took place at the University of Kentucky Aquatics center and Dunbar dove in headfirst. For the past 13 years, Dunbar has won every regional meet...

Super Bowl Preview

Super Bowl Preview

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2020

On February 2nd, the Super Bowl 54 will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The match-up this year is between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kick-off is at 6:30...

The ACT answer sheet has many questions and room for error.

Preparing For The ACT

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2019

The dreaded ACT (American College Testing) is slowly creeping closer and many students are fearfully headed fearfully towards it. However, there are many ways to better prepare yourself for this test. One...

Dunbar volleyball players spike the ball over the net to the other team.

Dunbar Beats Catholic in Impressive Shutout

October 30, 2019

Dunbar volleyball players spike the ball over the net to the other team.

Hollywood's Bleeding by Post Malone

Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2019

On Sept. 6th, 2019, Post Malone released his third hit album entitled “Hollywood’s Bleeding” and it is topping the charts. The album includes 15 new songs, and two songs that were pre-released: “Sunflower”...

The Woodland Art Fair is an exciting event to help small artists get publicity.

Woodland Art Fair

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter • August 20, 2019

On Aug. 17-18 at Woodland Park, Parks and Recreation hosted their 44th annual Woodland Art Fair. People from all over the state came to enjoy over many local artists, live music, local food and beverages,...

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