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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
New Yeat Album is "Garbage"
New Yeat Album is “Garbage”
Chris on the Mic in costume for a special Halloween production.
Chris on the Mic Halloween Edition
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
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Abby and Sharon

Goodbye, Lamplighter...

May 30, 2018

The end pyramid flyers (from left to right: Natalie Rowe, Marissa Rajcan, Julia Beard, Maddie Wiley) celebrate after hitting a solid routine in the preliminary competition round.

Dunbar Cheerleaders are World Champions

Sydney Carter and Kaden Gaylord • February 20, 2017

Senior Mary Vezina after the winners are announced.

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Passing the Torch: Announcing Editorial Board 2017-2018

May 11, 2017

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PLD in Pictures: Dunbar Prom 2017

April 23, 2017

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Episode 3: Religion

Sydney Carter • February 19, 2017

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Junior Mackenzie McConnell's reusable water bottle is decorated with stickers that reflect her personality and interests.

More Students Using Reusable Water Bottles

February 9, 2017

Junior Mackenzie McConnell's reusable water bottle is decorated with stickers that reflect her personality and interests.

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STLP Students Create New Music App

Yoon Cho, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2017

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Women’s March in Lexington

Sydney Carter and Abigail Wheatley • January 23, 2017
The Women’s March On Washington, mainly held in DC, saw an estimated one million people in attendance, and stirred up many more similar, smaller scale protests all over the world, including the one here in Lexington.
PLD Bowling at Southland

PLD Bowling at Southland

Sydney Carter, Photography Editor • January 21, 2017

Dunbar Wrestling Vs. Henry Clay

Dunbar Wrestling Vs. Henry Clay

Sydney Carter, Photography Editor • January 18, 2017

PLD Swim & Dive Meet

PLD Swim & Dive Meet

Sydney Carter, Remy Milburn, and • January 15, 2017
The Dunbar dive team kicked off their season with personal improvement while the PLD swim team did well at the start of their season.

Cheerleaders Win State Championship

Sydney Carter and Kaden Gaylord • December 16, 2016
Dunbar Varsity "black squad" wins first in large varsity division at the KHSAA state competition.
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Dunbar Escapes LCA With Close Victory

December 15, 2016

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