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Lockport’s Fun in the Sun!

Lockport’s Fun in the Sun!

Written by Emma Kocanda, News Editor May 17, 2022

School’s almost over, and summer is around the corner. So, what will you be doing with your freetime? Well, Lockport is hosting plenty of fun events this summer! Come on down to Lockport and stop by...

What if Roe V Wade is Overturned?

What if Roe V Wade is Overturned?

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor May 17, 2022

Roe v. Wade was originally a foundational Supreme Court ruling that took place back in 1970. It started with a lawsuit filed against the District Attorney of Dallas County, challenging a law in Texas strictly...

Percy Jackson Casting Makes Waves

Percy Jackson Casting Makes Waves

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E editor May 17, 2022

If you ask anyone born in the last twenty years, they’ll tell you that Percy Jackson is the most successful children’s series to come out from this generation. Author Rick Riordan wove together a thrilling...

Year of Champions

Year of Champions

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief May 17, 2022

Lockport is experiencing a year like no other. The athletic and academic successes have been piling higher than ever in the 2021-2022 school year with students showing their skills in activities ranging...

The Feminist Musical About Six Medieval Queens

The Feminist Musical About Six Medieval Queens

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E writer May 3, 2022

Despite the incredible leaps the world has made in gender equality, girls still have to grow up learning about the injustices they will most certainly face in the future. This has been the case for millenia,...

Why are YOU Spending so Much Money on Gas?

Why are YOU Spending so Much Money on Gas?

Written by Emma Kocanda, News Editor April 21, 2022

Through this time of economic crisis, people globally have seen prices skyrocket in areas such as food, vehicles, and most recently gas with an increase of 14.5%. Due to this major jump, many people are...

“This Whole Story is Completely True. Except For The Parts That Are Completely Made Up”

“This Whole Story is Completely True. Except For The Parts That Are Completely Made Up”

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E editor April 20, 2022

Anna Delvey, or is it Anna Sorokin? Anna Delvey-Sorokin is a woman who conned her way through New York, cheating and stealing from anyone she could. Anna was not afraid of taking what she needed, and a...

Benefits of Painting

Benefits of Painting

Written by Mara Kubis, A & E writer April 12, 2022

Painting can be quick and easy or it can be very tedious and take days at a time, but you don’t need any artistic skills to paint. A painting can be anything, a blank canvas with a single stripe of paint...

What Electives do LTHS Students Want to See?

What Electives do LTHS Students Want to See?

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor April 4, 2022

LTHS has a lengthy course catalog. While scrolling through the seventy-three page long list, finding a class not featured on it is a challenge. Students at Lockport are lucky to have the opportunity to...

Blastin Fast Fashion

Blastin’ Fast Fashion

Written by Julia Berglund, Features Editor April 4, 2022

A few months ago, I made my first ever purchase from Romwe. I bought a super cute tank top with these fun, vibrant colors, a pair of plaid pants that ended up not fitting me right, and a beautiful, ornate...

ADHD Underdiagnosed in Girls

ADHD Underdiagnosed in Girls

Written by Gabrielle Brewer, Features Editor March 25, 2022

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was discovered in 1798, but it most likely precedes that date. ADHD affects both the male and female population. An issue occurring today is in the misconception...

LTHS Women Making a Difference

LTHS Women Making a Difference

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief March 24, 2022

March is National Women’s Month. This month, women worldwide celebrate the ones that make a societal impact throughout history. At such a pivotal time in our development, the young women in our student...