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The Lafayette Times
Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief

Emma Taylor is a senior at Lafayette. She has been on The Times all four years of high school, serving as co-Editor-in-Chief for three. This past summer, she attended The School of the New York Times for opinion writing. Emma is excited for her final year with the newspaper, as well as her last year of high school.

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Ms. Smith dressed as a minion for Halloween at school

[Photo] How Old Is Too Old to Go Trick or Treating?

Joey Hester
October 24, 2022
Rally attendees hold up books they fear may be banned with the passing of HB 14 and HB 18.

Kentucky Students Rally to Keep Curriculum Diverse and Honest

Emma Taylor, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2022
Street Scene, a local vintage store and beloved Christmas shopping stop, displaying an array of holiday decorations.

[Photo] Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Raya Isenstein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, and Class Act by Jerry Craft are all books that have been removed from school libraries for promoting critical race theory or mentioning queer experiences. Covers via Google Books

Censorship in Schools: Why are we banning books about race and sexuality?

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2021
Lafayette students lining up across the street on Reed Lane after evacuating the building.

Lafayette evacuates after reports of bomb threats

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2021
Lafayette Generals rushing through the morning metal detectors, trying to get to class on time. This photo was taken before the pandemic and students weren’t required to wear masks.

[Photo] The Safety of Lafayette Generals

Rylee Hurley and Haleigh Carpenter
September 21, 2021
Lexington, KY. A student dealing with the lack of soap in the restroom.

[Photo] The Lafayette Soap Snatcher

Noah Sprout, Copy Editor
September 15, 2021
Lexington, KY. Fayette County teachers and staff checking in to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on January 19, 2021 at the University of Kentuckys Commonwealth Stadium.

Fayette County teachers recieve long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
Mrs. McPhersons Office Hours

[Photo] How High Risk Students Deal with NTI

Bradley Dedman, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
The front of the Kentucky State Capitol during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Let Freedom Ring”: Protesters gather outside Kentucky Capitol

Emma Taylor, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2020
The Times and Lafayette Y Club took a tour of the Kentucky Senate chamber.

Kentucky Bills That Could Impact Students

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Books for Book Club

[Photo] Book Club

Emma Gober, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
College & Career Fair

[Photo] College and Career Rep Visits

October 21, 2019
A panorama of the gymnasium during the peak of the morning rush, minutes before bag searches were stopped.

Safety is Still an Illusion

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
Students going through the metal detectors five minutes after bag searches were stopped.

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The crowd of students during the peak of the morning rush

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Students waiting in line to go through metal detectors and have their bags searched 30 minutes after doors opened.

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7:45 a.m.

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A map released by Lafayettes administration that shows where students must enter the school building.

A New Take on Student Security

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2019
Three of the six metal detectors in Lafayettes gym foyer.

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One of many signs placed in Fayette County Public Schools stating that unlawful possession of a weapon at school is a felony.

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The three metal detectors used in Lafayettes bus foyer each morning.

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Students waiting in line in front of the gym foyer.

The Illusion of Safety

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2019
New Athletic Event Rules

New Athletic Event Rules

Emma Taylor, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Metal Detectors

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League of Legends game

E-Gaming Introduction 2018-19

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
March 28, 2019
College Admission Controversy

College Admission Controversy

Emma Taylor, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Teacher Sick Out

Teacher Sick Out

Emma Taylor, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Lafayette LEGIT Applications

Lafayette LEGIT Applications

Emma Taylor, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Lafayette LEGIT Application

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Japanese Speech Contest

Japanese Speech Contest

Emma Taylor, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
2019 Tennis Team

Tennis Team Preview 2019

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
February 21, 2019
Stricter Visitor Rules at the Capitol

Stricter Visitor Rules at the Capitol

Emma Taylor, Opinions Editor
January 18, 2019
Lafayette Girls Basketball Beats Dunbar

Lafayette Girls Basketball Beats Dunbar

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
January 16, 2019
Lafayette Dance Team at the UDA Regional

Lafayette Dance Team Goes to State

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
December 19, 2018
Image from the Lafayette Swim and Dive Facebook page.

Lafayette Swim Team

Emma Taylor, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
Archery Tournament at Dunbar High School

Archery Tournament at Dunbar High School

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
December 3, 2018
Archery Tournament at Tates Creek Middle

Archery Tournament at Tates Creek Middle

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
November 20, 2018
Lafayette Boys Basketball Preview 2018-19

Lafayette Boys Basketball Preview 2018-19

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
November 14, 2018
Basketball in trophy case

Girls Basketball Preview 2018-2019

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
November 8, 2018
Lafayettes varsity, JV, and freshman teams.

Volleyball Team 2018-2019

Emma Taylor, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Morgan Remley at the Blugrass Cross Country Meet

Lafayette Cross Country 2018-19

Emma Taylor, Sports Writer
September 12, 2018
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