In early February, Senator Max Wise (R) introduced Senate Bill 138, also known as the "Teaching American Principles" act. On Feb. 24, Senators were split along party lines in a 28-8 vote in favor of SB138...

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...

When we started back to school in August, I think many of us wished that we would be able to return to the pre-pandemic joys of school and leave the things that didn't work well behind. At the start...

Flyer inviting students to participate in the mental health roundtable discussion.

In a new podcast series, Editor-in-Chief Logan Justice discusses what it's like to live the life of a Dunbar Cheerleader. Recent state champion, sophomore Madelyn Justice, explains the joys and the pressures...

This week, watch to learn about Dance Blue and more school announcements!

After the recent passing of Superintendent Manny Caulk, the Fayette County Public School (FCPS) system initiated the process of seeking out the next Superintendent. Per Kentucky statute, this process...

The white branches made a great backdrop for long walks in the snow.

While many people volunteer at nonprofits for a variety of causes, PLD Media Arts teacher Mrs. Wendy Turner is unique: she volunteers with primates. "I love animals. Like, animals are my thing," she...

While other students move straight from their post-Thanksgiving break into their pre-Christmas break, the Sinecure is still hard at work bringing you the news you need in this holiday headline roundup. Deck...

Throughout the pandemic, two hashtags gained popularity: #TeamKentucky and #TogetherKY. These hashtags can be seen on over 175,000 Instagram posts and on signs outside of many Kentucky homes.

On July 21, Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order to add a Student Ex-Officio Member to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). This step is one that fewer than half of the United States has taken,...

On Sept. 28, the Fayette County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting virtually with one pressing item on the agenda: the return to in-person learning. The meeting lasted over 3 ½ hours...

The Fayette County Public School (FCPS) Board of Education held a special meeting on Sept. 25 to discuss the incidence rate and community spread of COVID-19 in relation to the return to in-person school. Superintendent...

For many students, school is not just a place. School means safety, opportunity, food, friendship, and connection. It is not simply a building full of classrooms. Instead, it’s an atmosphere that encourages...

What used to indicate that someone was sick is now a preventative measure for the general public. Masks are considered to be one crucial aspect of the fight against COVID-19. While they can be uncomfortable,...

In the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak, Governor Andy Beshear has now closed all non-life sustaining businesses from in-person traffic. This currently includes restaurants, gyms, and other in-person...

Mayor Linda Gorton has created an initiative by using the FEND (Full Energy No Drugs) app and is being used to combat the frightening opioid epidemic. This app combines learning activities, videos, and...

PLD’s Drama Department recently performed The Diary of Anne Frank. A play based on the events of two Jewish families in hiding during Nazi Germany. “Learning about the holocaust and how easy and...

Having to care, feed, and change a baby is a huge responsibility--one that most students have very little experience with--however, the students enrolled in Dunbar's Parenting and Early Childhood Education...

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is a nonprofit organization aimed at "keeping families close" by providing a home away from home while their children are being cared for at the hospital. Ronald...

Mrs. Newsome holding a Spooky 5kurry T-shirt.

Leadership clubs allow students to learn valuable skills that could support future success. Leadership skills show prospective colleges that a student is passionate, involved and has interpersonal skills. Youth...