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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
A great movie to fall asleep to.
Shazam More Like Snooze-Fest
New Yeat Album is "Garbage"
New Yeat Album is “Garbage”
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
Olivia Wells

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter

My name is Olivia Wells and I came to Lamplighter because I thought it would be fun and a really great learning experience. I am a senior and this is my third year in Lamplighter. I am a staff reporter and I hope to work in broadcast and possibly do some photography. I am on the golf team, love to sing, and I love acting. I have been in 9 musicals and was a lead role in 3 of them. I say Y’all a lot and I am a crazy person.

I hope you enjoy all the content I and the Lamplighter team produce!

All content by Olivia Wells
The cast of Spamalot said that this year's musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.

Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • May 11, 2021

The cast of Spamalot said that this year's musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.

The back of the drama department's castle set for the production of Spamalot. Many of the pieces are reused from past sets.

Dunbar Drama Headed to Nationals

March 2, 2022

The back of the drama department's castle set for the production of Spamalot. Many of the pieces are reused from past sets.

Many teachers' rooms have also had plexiglass installed at their desks in order to help prevent any spread of COVID-19.

A New Look: PLD’s COVID Precautions

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2021

The Time-Traveling Fashionista trilogy by Bianca Turetsky. The trilogy includes On Board the Titanic, At the Palace of Marie Antoinette, and Cleopatra Queen of the Nile. This series is a fashion-filled time machine with a bit of mystery and thrill. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys history or fashion.

Dunbar Students’ Share Their Must-Read Lists

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2021

It's still unclear whether the class of 2021 will get to have an in-person prom or graduation.

The Forgotten Class of 2021

March 8, 2021

It's still unclear whether the class of 2021 will get to have an in-person prom or graduation.

Although last year's seniors had to have a drive-through graduation, many current seniors were optimistic that they'd have an in-person experience. Now, they're not so sure.

Seniors Reflect on Virtual Learning

February 5, 2021

Although last year's seniors had to have a drive-through graduation, many current seniors were optimistic that they'd have an in-person experience. Now, they're not so sure.

We Support Donald Trump

Emily Parks and Olivia Wells • November 2, 2020

UPDATE (1/14/20): Since the time of this article’s publication, armed insurrectionists have attacked the United States Capitol. Under the direct incitement of President Donald Trump, these...

This is a Chocolate Lab named Indie. She is 9-years-old and belongs to senior Emily Spores.

Dogs of Dunbar

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • October 23, 2020

Rather than spend money on movie theater snacks, many students are choosing to stream movies from home.

The Theater, the Theater, What Happened to the Theater?

Olivia Wells, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2020

"The theater, the theater, what happened to the theater?" Danny Kaye famously asked in the movie White Christmas.  He was referring to the rise of choreography, but many people are asking the same...

Stressing About the ACT Exam?

Payton Coulter, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2020

Studying for the ACT stresses students out. For most students who plan on heading to college after high school, they understand that this test is crucial for them. The higher the score, the more likely...

WPLD Feb. 11 Broadcast

February 12, 2020

This week is our special Valentine's Day broadcast, where we look at how to spend Valentine's day single and how Dunbar students are spending their Valentine's Day. Also we went to the Regional Dive Meet.

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