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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Written by Liz Torbett, Features Editor September 15, 2022

Every year from September 15th through October 15th, America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout this month, Hispanic Americans celebrate their culture, traditions, art, music, and much more....

The Fifteenth Prime Minister Of Great Britain

The Fifteenth Prime Minister Of Great Britain

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E editor September 15, 2022

For the seventy years Queen Elizabeth the II has reigned over Great Britain, during which she has seen fourteen Prime Ministers come and go. On September 6th, the Queen appointed her fifteenth and final...

Local Businesses Hiring a Porter

Local Businesses Hiring a Porter

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor September 14, 2022

Looking for a job to start off the school year? These local businesses are looking to hire a Porter to help them out! Take a look at the list below to see which potential job best fits you.    Culver’s,...

Can the White Sox Outrun their Poor Season?

Can the White Sox Outrun their Poor Season?

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

With the start of September comes the beginning of the end–for baseball at least. Playoffs are just under a month away, and it’s time to get down to business. Chicago’s very own White Sox is only...

TS10  Coming Soon

TS10 Coming Soon

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief September 12, 2022

The announcement very few saw coming came at the 2022 Video Music Awards by Taylor Swift who took home Video of the Year. During her speech, the music icon announced her tenth studio album titled Midnights....

Queen Elizabeth passes away at age 96

Queen Elizabeth passes away at age 96

Written by Georgia Dykstra, News Editor September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor has died at age 96 on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She took control after her father, King George VI, died in 1952. She served England for 70 years, having 4 children...

Lockport’s Fun in the Sun!

Lockport’s Fun in the Sun!

Written by Emma Kocanda, News Editor May 17, 2022

School’s almost over, and summer is around the corner. So, what will you be doing with your freetime? Well, Lockport is hosting plenty of fun events this summer! Come on down to Lockport and stop by...

What if Roe V Wade is Overturned?

What if Roe V Wade is Overturned?

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor May 17, 2022

Roe v. Wade was originally a foundational Supreme Court ruling that took place back in 1970. It started with a lawsuit filed against the District Attorney of Dallas County, challenging a law in Texas strictly...

Percy Jackson Casting Makes Waves

Percy Jackson Casting Makes Waves

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E editor May 17, 2022

If you ask anyone born in the last twenty years, they’ll tell you that Percy Jackson is the most successful children’s series to come out from this generation. Author Rick Riordan wove together a thrilling...

Year of Champions

Year of Champions

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief May 17, 2022

Lockport is experiencing a year like no other. The athletic and academic successes have been piling higher than ever in the 2021-2022 school year with students showing their skills in activities ranging...

The Feminist Musical About Six Medieval Queens

The Feminist Musical About Six Medieval Queens

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E writer May 3, 2022

Despite the incredible leaps the world has made in gender equality, girls still have to grow up learning about the injustices they will most certainly face in the future. This has been the case for millenia,...

Why are YOU Spending so Much Money on Gas?

Why are YOU Spending so Much Money on Gas?

Written by Emma Kocanda, News Editor April 21, 2022

Through this time of economic crisis, people globally have seen prices skyrocket in areas such as food, vehicles, and most recently gas with an increase of 14.5%. Due to this major jump, many people are...