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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

MAY I GO TO THE BATHROOM?

MAY I GO TO THE BATHROOM?

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Here at Lockport East Campus, we are provided with a wonderful place to learn and are given various different opportunities. When one becomes a sophomore, they get new perks such as the L-Town Grounds...

Jesse White Tumblers Perform at LTHS

Jesse White Tumblers Perform at LTHS

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor February 24, 2023

On Thursday, February 23rd, the Jesse White Tumblers performed in the East campus gym to celebrate black history month. The team promotes doing well in school and staying away from drugs, alcohol, and...

Disaster in Turkey and Syria

Disaster in Turkey and Syria

Written by Meda Bliudziute, A & E editor February 20, 2023

Citizens in Turkey and Syria are left in shock after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Gaziantep on February 6, 2023, toppling buildings and killing tens of thousands of people. The earthquake’s...

Digesting Lockport's Lunch

Digesting Lockport’s Lunch

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor February 17, 2023

Alright, we can all admit school lunch food is no gourmet meal. I mean, students have even compared it to prison food. Plus, we can all agree that lunch during the Covid-19 school years were rough. But...

Tragedy Strikes at Michigan State University

Tragedy Strikes at Michigan State University

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief February 14, 2023

Students and parents around the country watch in terror as another University experienced a shooting that claimed the life of three students and injured a reported five more. On the night of Monday, February...

A Not So Typical Love Story

A Not So Typical Love Story

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor February 14, 2023

Being single is hard. Let me rephrase: being single in high school is hard. I know we all put up this facade like being in a relationship in high school is overrated and not worth the energy and being...

Celsius Class Action Lawsuit

Celsius Class Action Lawsuit

Written by Abigail Worker, News Editor February 13, 2023

The beloved drink, Celsius, has been scrutinized recently by society due to false advertising. The drink company settled a class-action lawsuit over the ingredients in the Celsius drink and powder. Celsius...

Naples, FL, USA - December 2, 2010: Volvos being serviced on hydraulic lifts at a Service Center for a car dealership.

Mens’ Jobs Are for Women Too

Written by Delaney Coleman, Features Editor February 13, 2023

Driving alone at night can be nerve wracking enough, but what if all of a sudden a loud, blaring beep goes off in your car? As a woman, I’d probably freak out. We typically aren’t the most knowledgeable...

Boys Intramural Basketball

Boys Intramural Basketball

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor February 6, 2023

The CWC is hosting the boys intramural basketball games! Juniors and seniors have created eight teams, The Shooters, Fighting Bagels, Genies, Shiestys, United Nations, Bananas, Creed Academy, and Windy...

"My Mom Can't Lose"

“My Mom Can’t Lose”

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor February 6, 2023

For the first time in NFL history, two brothers, Travis and Jason Kelce, will be playing against each other in Super Bowl LVII. Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Jason Kelce, a...

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What’s Wrong With Pills? Nothing.

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E editor February 3, 2023

Although just about every human being on the planet has had to take medicine at some point in their lives, there’s a certain stigma to really needing it. Sure, it’s fine to take penicillin for a week...

Recovering From Someone Refusing Recovery

Recovering From Someone Refusing Recovery

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief February 2, 2023

With "Dry January'', a month of sobriety, coming to a close, many go back to living with the realities of having a relationship with someone who suffers from alcoholism. As the rates of alcoholism rise...