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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

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Red Ribbon Week at LTHS

Red Ribbon Week at LTHS

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer November 4, 2024

Around the last two weeks of October, Red Ribbon week is represented all over schools in America to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life. At Lockport, we partake in Red Ribbon week to show...

Bringing Hispanic Heritage to Lockport

Bringing Hispanic Heritage to Lockport

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer November 1, 2024

In Lockport, students of all cultures are welcome and celebrated. Since the school is split into two campuses, Central Campus and East Campus, consisting of solely freshmans and East campus, it allows...

LTHS Hosts Their Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

LTHS Hosts Their Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer October 31, 2024

October is here and with that comes many things: colder weather, warmer clothes and of course Halloween! This year, Best Buddies, a popular club here at Lockport once again held their annual Trunk-Or-Treat....

Featuring Kristian Karas

Just Delete TikTok

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer October 29, 2024

If you’ve ever used TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels or god forbid Snapchat Spotlight, you’ve likely found yourself in the following scenario: You get home after a long day of school and just...

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...

Tragedy for Many: Liam Payne Dead at 31

Tragedy for Many: Liam Payne Dead at 31

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer October 23, 2024

This past Wednesday, former One Direction star Liam Payne unfortunately passed away, leaving millions of fans devastated. Liam Payne, age 31, reportedly fell from his 3rd floor hotel balcony in Buenos...

New Water Bottle On The Rise: Owala FreeSip

New Water Bottle On The Rise: Owala FreeSip

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer October 23, 2024

In 2010, Yeti’s Rambler water bottle grew in popularity until 2020 when the Hydro Flask became the household water bottle. Last year Stanley's ‘The Quencher’ became infamous online and all over schools....

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...

Is Pumpkin Spice Worth the Hype?

Is Pumpkin Spice Worth the Hype?

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer October 15, 2024

As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves begin to shift from green to red, many food companies have started to release their signature fall treats. Pumpkin-flavored items have become synonymous...

The September 27 Lockdown: What Students Should Know

The September 27 Lockdown: What Students Should Know

Written by Sophia DalPonte and Declan Simpson October 15, 2024

After the September 27, 2024 lockdown at East and Central Campus, LTHS students are left to wonder how our school as a whole can improve on the basis of lockdown procedures, security and the overall safety...

LTHS Girls Swim & Dive Dominate LWE

LTHS Girls Swim & Dive Dominate LWE

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer October 11, 2024

On October 3, Lockport’s Girls Swim and Dive team was victorious against Lincoln Way East. Both varsity and junior varsity clinched the win by over 60 points compared to LWE. The girls performed phenomenally...

Photos captured by Alim Useini and Jack LoPresti.

Welcome to the Jungle: Homecoming Week 2024

Written by Jackson Zych, Staff writer October 9, 2024

Each year, Homecoming is a key part of every high school experience. This year’s theme was “Welcome to the Jungle” and it was kicked off on Monday with decorating the hallways. After school students...