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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

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Hurricane Milton: Worst Hurricane in History

Written by Chris Ripley, Staff writer October 9, 2024

As fall is approaching, hurricanes in the south are too. Today, hundreds of cars are on their way north from Florida due to Hurricane Milton, which will strike the west coast of Florida late tonight. Milton...

A Reflection on Homecoming, Homophobia, and You

A Reflection on Homecoming, Homophobia, and You

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer October 8, 2024

September 26th, 1:41 PM. As I sat on the turf, I watched the clubs march by. After a few, I saw what I was looking for: The Gay/Straight Alliance. I turned on my phone to start recording, and waited. “The...

Pit Bulls: Born or Made Intimidating?

Pit Bulls: Born or Made Intimidating?

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer October 8, 2024

In modern-day society, pit bulls are commonly seen as aggressive, intimidating creatures, as well as a threat to those who encounter the infamous canine. Even with the stereotypes stacked against them,...

Films for Fans of the Twilight Saga

Films for Fans of the Twilight Saga

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer October 4, 2024

The story follows Bella Swan, a girl who moves to Forks, Washington and falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen. The relatively simple premise became instantly successful with the YA demographic,...

CommonApp isn't Common Knowledge: What It Is and How to Use It

CommonApp isn’t Common Knowledge: What It Is and How to Use It

Written by Julianne Carway, Editorial Editor October 1, 2024

For those of us upperclassmen planning to go to college, the admissions process weighs heavily on our minds. It is only made ever more daunting by the sheer confusion of the process. The CommonApp is the...

Hayride of Horror Is Summoning All Ghosts and Ghouls For Their Yearly Haunt!

Hayride of Horror Is Summoning All Ghosts and Ghouls For Their Yearly Haunt!

Written by Isabella Potter, Staff writer September 27, 2024

Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Hayride of Horror is searching for new haunters to volunteer! Hayride of Horror (HOH) is a family-friendly tractor ride that takes place in Dellwood Park every October....

Featuring Ava Lamb

Advice to Your Freshman Self

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer September 27, 2024

Starting high school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. In order to help navigate this new chapter, seniors who have been through the good, the bad and the ugly have given valuable advice to "their...

Lockport Entertainment makes a BOOMing Difference for Spirit Week 2024

Written by Isabella Potter, Staff writer September 25, 2024

Every year for homecoming week, Lockport hires BOOM entertainment  to bring in a live DJ during lunch periods in both campuses to boost excitement before the dance. Throughout the past few years, there...

Powder Puff: Homecoming Week's Fan Favorite

Powder Puff: Homecoming Week’s Fan Favorite

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer September 23, 2024

Homecoming week is easily one of the most anticipated times of the entire school year, and as the event-filled week steadily approaches, students and faculty all across Lockport High School are eagerly...

The Freshmen Know How to Fight: Girls Volleyball

The Freshmen Know How to Fight: Girls Volleyball

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer September 23, 2024

On Thursday, September 12, The Lockport Porters Freshman A/B Girls Volleyball team faced intense matches against Hinsdale Central’s Red Devils, their third game of the week. The Freshman A team took...

Featuring Ally Kanosky

Best Movies to Get Into the Fall Spirit

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer September 21, 2024

The season of pumpkin spice lattes, Doc Martens, baking chai cookie recipes on Pinterest, going to haunted houses and blasting boygenius in the car has begun. With this change in season comes time for...

2024 VMAs: The Stars Who Stole the Show

2024 VMAs: The Stars Who Stole the Show

Written by Declan Simpson, Staff writer September 18, 2024

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have long been a cornerstone of pop culture, celebrating the year's most influential music videos and performances. Each year, the VMAs bring together a dazzling array...