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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

Easy on Adele?

Easy on Adele?

Written by Georgia Dykstra, News Writer November 19, 2021

Breaking the record of most streams in a day with over 20.9 million hits, it is no secret that Adele’s new song, “Easy on Me,” is a big deal. In mid-October, the popular singer/songwriter released...

Color Guard & Marching Band Place 8th!

Color Guard & Marching Band Place 8th!

Written by Gabrielle Brewer and Mara Kubis November 15, 2021

The 2021 fall season of the Marching Band was themed “Queen of the Deep”. After being out for a year because of Covid-19, the band came back with extra pizazz. With giant tentacle props and four different...

Trucking Shortage: A Shortage We Can Solve or Have to Get Used to?

Trucking Shortage: A Shortage We Can Solve or Have to Get Used to?

Written by Samantha Bradley, News Writer November 15, 2021

There’s a good chance Christmas shopping might look a little different this year. As you walk through shops and malls, you may see picked-over shelves with minimal items left to buy. Plenty of stores...

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Veterans Day!

Written by Ayden Mercado, Features Editor November 11, 2021

Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated on November 11th. It celebrates and honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces..It gives recognition to the sacrifices the military veterans...

'Britney Vs Spears'

‘Britney Vs Spears’

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer November 4, 2021

Britney Spears has gone through life with strings attached to her. In 2008, Jamie Spears, Spears’ father, petitioned at Los Angeles Court to place his daughter under “temporary” conservatorship,...

What is the Purpose of COMPASS?

What is the Purpose of COMPASS?

Written by Hailey Nickel, Editorial Writer November 4, 2021

Compass is an institutionalized academic assistance program at LTHS. It’s an extra class added to your schedule, for students to finish any homework or to study for a class. Students spend minutes in...

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Bans on Video Games: Applicable to Everyone?

Written by Georgia Dykstra, News Writer November 4, 2021

As of the week of August 31, 2021, China’s National Press and Publication Administration’s new video game policy went into effect. This policy limits people under the age of eighteen to playing three...

Sophomore Girls Win the Annual LTHS Powder Puff Tournament

Sophomore Girls Win the Annual LTHS Powder Puff Tournament

Written by Zoey Foss and Gabrielle Brewer November 3, 2021

    Every year, Lockport hosts the Powder Puff game, a tradition where girls play in a flag football tournament, and boys take the part of poms. Due to COVID-19, last year’s tournament...

What Happened in Texas

What Happened in Texas

Written by Mara Kubis, News Editor November 2, 2021

The Texas Abortion Law, Texas Heartbeat Act, came into effect on September 1st, 2021. The law is a six-week abortion law. The law makes zero exceptions for women who have been sexually assaulted.  The...

Rewarding Job Opportunity Here!

Rewarding Job Opportunity Here!

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief October 29, 2021

Looking for a job that not only pays well but will also provide you with the skills and experience that will truly change your life forever? Then I have the job for you! Marian Village, a local retirement...

Spirit Week 2021... Was it a Hit?

Spirit Week 2021… Was it a Hit?

Written by Raven Rogers, Editorial Writer October 19, 2021

The Homecoming Dance is full of euphoria and cheer with loud music and fun games, but one thing that makes Homecoming one to remember is Spirit Week. Every year during the week before the dance, everyone...

Let's Get Groovy, Porters!

Let’s Get Groovy, Porters!

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief October 18, 2021

After a long year with no social activities, Lockport Township High School gave students its first homecoming dance since 2019. This year’s homecoming theme was the 70’s, and the student body and staff...