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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

Grammys 2025: 5 Excellent Contenders

Grammys 2025: 5 Excellent Contenders

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer September 11, 2024

The 2025 Grammy Awards are already shaping up to be one of the most controversial and coveted events this awards season, and as the 2025 Grammy eligibility date passes, fans are left to speculate which...

A New Beginning for the Girls’ Tennis Varsity Team

A New Beginning for the Girls’ Tennis Varsity Team

Written by Owen Miller, Staff writer September 11, 2024

The Lockport Girls Varsity Tennis team kick-started their 2024 season at home with a win against conference rival Bradley. The girls' tennis varsity team has 11 girls on their conference lineup that play...

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Wordle: The Game that Makes My Day Better

Written by Chris Ripley, Staff writer September 10, 2024

As a high school student, days can often be made up of long hours and dull homework assignments. Between all of these activities, there is a small amount of time for rest and relaxation during my day....

Varsity Girls Home Opening Volleyball Game

Varsity Girls Home Opening Volleyball Game

Written by Jackson Zych, Andy Giorgetti, and Kristian Karas September 10, 2024

Last Friday, the Lockport Girls' Volleyball team played their opening match against Lyons Township. The team, led by returning seniors and some promising young players, faced a tough opponent. Jenna Kolosta...

The Back to School Grift is Over. What Can We Learn?

The Back to School Grift is Over. What Can We Learn?

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer September 7, 2024

Cheap cardboard folders. Mechanical pencils that can’t hold lead. Multi-color highlighters which will lose their caps within a week. Sweaters that will have a loose thread after one wash. Oh god. Oh...

Five Films Released in 2024 Worth Watching

Five Films Released in 2024 Worth Watching

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer September 6, 2024

2024 has been a fairly weak year for movies overall, from the AI scandal in Late Night With The Devil to the horrible promotion of It Ends With Us. In the eyes of most people, the bad has outweighed the...

Sabrina Carpenter’s Momentum Continues with the Release of Short n’ Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter’s Momentum Continues with the Release of Short n’ Sweet

Written by Abigail Hogan, Staff writer August 31, 2024

On April 23, 2024, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. Named for the length of Carpenter’s relationships, the artist’s stature, and the brief duration...

LTHS Kicks Off Their Football Season with Maroon & White Night

LTHS Kicks Off Their Football Season with Maroon & White Night

Written by Ava Lamb, Managing and Marketing Editor August 31, 2024

Lockport has officially kicked off its 2024 football season. Maroon and White Night is Lockport’s annual kickoff to our football season. The “White team” plays offense and the “Maroon team” plays...

Porter Players Take the Stage in 'Freaky Friday'

Porter Players Take the Stage in ‘Freaky Friday’

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E writer May 23, 2024

LTHS’ Porter Players Drama Club put on this year’s spring musical, Freaky Friday. Beginning on May 9, many students, teachers, and family members showed up to watch the skilled and inspiring performance...

What's Up Brother!

What’s Up Brother!

Written by Jackson Zych, Sports Writer May 21, 2024

Over the past year, a new phenomenon has emerged. He goes by the name Sketch on YouTube and various streaming services. If you’ve heard your fellow peers or people on TV say his famous quote” What’s...

Gunpla Review #1: MG Barbatos

Gunpla Review #1: MG Barbatos

Written by Gabriel Sot, A & E writer May 20, 2024

Model kits: A hobby involving putting together robots, boats, planes, and more out of small plastic pieces. How often do you meet a person who actually builds them though? The word has a certain connotation...

The 6th Annual Triathlon of LTHS

The 6th Annual Triathlon of LTHS

Written by Abigail Worker, Features Editor May 16, 2024

Lockport’s PE Department had their 6th Annual Triathlon. There were so many students, teachers, and even administrators who participated in the Triathlon. Superintendent, Dr. McBride even completed his...