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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

The Impact Continues

The Impact Continues

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor April 18, 2023

The impact he left on our hearts grows. Four months ago Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Bills, went down into cardiac arrest. Fighting for his life we were all left there to wonder: Is he ever gonna play...

Silicon Valley Bank Crash

Silicon Valley Bank Crash

Written by Georgia Dykstra, News Editor April 15, 2023

On March 10, 2023, The Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the United States, collapsed. Bank failures aren’t uncommon; however, it’s not a good sign when one of the largest commercial banks...

The New Uncanny Valley

The New Uncanny Valley

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E editor April 11, 2023

For as long as animation has been around, there has been a struggle to depict a person that reflects reality and a character that seems hollow and puppetlike. This gap is called the “Uncanny Valley”...

LTHS Attends Music for All

LTHS Attends Music for All

Written by Delaney Coleman, News Editor April 5, 2023

LTHS’s Wind Symphony traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana during spring break for the national festival, Music For All. High school and middle school bands from all over the United States came together...

Can We Get a Student Splash Page Update?

Can We Get a Student Splash Page Update?

Written by Ava Lamb, News Editor April 4, 2023

At LTHS, we are very lucky to not only have lots of clubs to join and participate in, but also many sports to choose from and join! But how do we find out about all of these activities? The one and only...

Storms Across the Midwest

Storms Across the Midwest

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor April 4, 2023

Friday evening, March 31st, a line of storms crossed most of the Midwest. Over fifty tornadoes were produced, and high winds caused damage to areas not even affected by tornadoes. The death count from...

Major Changes in the MLB

Major Changes in the MLB

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief March 23, 2023

With Major League Baseball starting the 2023 season in a week, it is time to get caught up with the big changes being implemented this season. The three game-changing rules being added this season have...

Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Trend Predictions

Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Trend Predictions

Written by Jacob Hajnos, A & E editor March 20, 2023

As the temperatures become warmer and the last bits of snow melt away, many people begin to wonder what they’ll wear. Spring, the trickiest dressing season, transitioning from the harsh temperatures...

Biden Administration Approves Willow Project

Biden Administration Approves Willow Project

Written by Meda Bliudziute, News Editor March 17, 2023

The Willow project, which has taken online activism by storm, was just approved on March 13, 2023 by the Biden Administration. This was a surprise to many since Biden understands the existential threat...

Infant Forced to Vape

Infant Forced to Vape

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor March 14, 2023

Sixteen year old mother, Annie Donovan, posted a video of her baby’s aunt forcing a vape into her eleven-month-olds’ mouth; they laugh as the baby coughs and smoke pours out of his nose. In the video...

What’s Going on With Megan Fox and MGK?

What’s Going on With Megan Fox and MGK?

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor March 14, 2023

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are infamous for the taboo and mysterious nature of their relationship. From rumors of drinking each other’s blood to MGK buying Fox an engagement ring that would stab...

What It’s Like To Be A Second Semester Senior

What It’s Like To Be A Second Semester Senior

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor March 14, 2023

It really does feel like yesterday that I nervously stepped on the bus and arrived at Central campus for the first time. It seemed like the biggest place ever; how could I ever find all my classes? High...