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Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Created by Addison Littel

2025 Oscars: Who Will Take Home the Gold?

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer January 28, 2025

With the 2025 Oscar nominations having just been announced, the excitement is tangible across the entertainment industry. This year’s lineup features a diverse collection of films and performances, featuring...

The cover of the companion cookbook for the "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" show.

Bake Your Own Magic

Written by Julianne Carway, Editorial Editor January 28, 2025

To begin the most magical baking show in the muggle world, eighteen contestants who have never before met are divided into pairs to tackle the challenge of a lifetime. Each pair of contestants has a...

Chappell Roan and the Parasocial Relationships of Celebrity Culture

Chappell Roan and the Parasocial Relationships of Celebrity Culture

Written by Abigail Hogan, A&E Editor January 7, 2025

In August of 2024, pop artist Chappell Roan faced backlash for a series of videos that explained her grievances with the music industry, particularly the toxic aspects of fan culture. Roan’s popularity...

Sad Movies to Cry to On A Rainy Day

Sad Movies to Cry to On A Rainy Day

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer December 19, 2024

Me Before You MPAA: PG-13 4/5 Stars The movie is great but Emilia Clark’s outfits will make your eyes bleed. Atonement MPAA: R 4/5 Stars Saoirse Ronan becomes the devil and ruins two people's...

The Success of SZA

The Success of SZA

Written by Declan Simpson, Staff writer December 13, 2024

SZA, born Solana Imani Rowe, is a remarkable American singer and songwriter who has made significant waves in the music industry. Known for her unique blend of R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop, she first...

A "Wicked" Success

A “Wicked” Success

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer December 11, 2024

The musical “Wicked” has captured the attention of audiences worldwide since its Broadway debut in 2003. Inspired by the story written by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” offers a unique prequel to L....

Heretic: A24's New Religious Horror Film

Heretic: A24’s New Religious Horror Film

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer November 26, 2024

Since their Oscar win for “Everything, Everywhere All At Once,” independent film studio A24 has been consistent in making well-written films in the genres of horror and drama, “Heretic” being no...

Modern Pop Albums that Deserve a Listen

Modern Pop Albums that Deserve a Listen

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer November 20, 2024

In recent years, pop music has often gotten a bad reputation for being cheesy and redundant, a label that is not all that true. While some work in the genre exhibits the qualities described above. Pop...

Adele Takes a Break

Adele Takes a Break

Written by Isabella Bernat, Staff writer November 18, 2024

Adele, the world renowned pop star, has recently announced her retreat from the music industry. While no one really knows how long she will be gone, or if she plans to come back at all, some have speculated...

Featuring Ally Kanosky

Howl’s Moving Castle: A Retrospective

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer October 24, 2024

WARNING: *This review will have spoilers for “Howl’s Moving Castle” Every year, the distribution company Fathom Events partners with the Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli to rescreen their...

Gunpla Review #2: RG Epyon

Gunpla Review #2: RG Epyon

Written by Gabriel Sot, Staff writer October 23, 2024

As time advances, so does technology. The same is true for Gunpla. The simplest High Grades today can challenge the most complicated Master Grades of the early age of Gunpla. One of the most astounding...

Films for Fans of the Twilight Saga

Films for Fans of the Twilight Saga

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer October 4, 2024

The story follows Bella Swan, a girl who moves to Forks, Washington and falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen. The relatively simple premise became instantly successful with the YA demographic,...