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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 Effects of Digital Communities on Reading

The Effects of Digital Communities on Reading

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E Editor November 26, 2024

In recent years, the effects of social media on adolescents has been a controversial and widely discussed topic. With teenagers spending nearly five hours on social media per day on average, many are concerned...

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...

Junior Year Jinx

Junior Year Jinx

Written by Abby Carroll, News Editor November 26, 2024

Highschool sucks. Everyone knows it and no one wants to admit it, no matter how true it is. But the worst of the worst is the dreaded junior year. The infamous 11th grade is characterized by beginning...

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...

Stacy Sparlin and Her Education in Astrology

Stacy Sparlin and Her Education in Astrology

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer November 15, 2024

Stacy Sparlin is a physical education teacher at Central Campus who also is educated in astrology. She chose to get her certification through the National Council for Geocosmic Research, which requires...

Beware of AP Precalculus!

Beware of AP Precalculus!

Written by Gabriel Sot, Staff writer November 14, 2024

AP classes have been a high school staple for years. The courses have appealed to many, whether it be those seeking a challenge, or wanting to prepare for college. The main appeal of AP courses, though,...