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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

Don’t Cross the Fine Line

Don’t Cross the Fine Line

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor April 29, 2021

Being the friend of someone who has depression can have an impact on your emotional and mental state. When you see someone you love going through something as treacherous as depression, your first instinct...

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Lockport Boys Basketball Finishes Season Strong

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor April 26, 2021

The Lockport Boys Basketball team is coming off one of their most impressive seasons in recent memory. They finished with a 12-4 record, and were one win away from qualifying for the conference championship.  The...

Infrastructure: Evolving or Crumbling?

Infrastructure: Evolving or Crumbling?

Written by Timothy Spore, Editorial editor April 26, 2021

Infrastructure is essential to everyday life, however, the United State’s infrastructure is rated a C- according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. To elaborate, infrastructure is fairly complicated,...

Community Service Opportunities on the Rise

Community Service Opportunities on the Rise

Written by Abigail Worker, Features Editor April 26, 2021

The year is coming to end, and instead of being able to enjoy one's summer, students are going to be worrying about community service hours that they weren't able to achieve last year. Luckily, there is...

In-Person Learning Student Feedback

In-Person Learning Student Feedback

Written by Emily Maier, Features Editor April 26, 2021

This first week back to school with the new in-person schedule has been filled with mixed emotions. There are many pros and cons to returning to all in learning. On one hand it has been very stressful...

Fantastic Phantasm Meme Review

Fantastic Phantasm Meme Review

Written by Skylar Koch, A & E editor April 26, 2021

Are you looking for something new to watch on YouTube? Getting tired of watching the same old videos on repeat? Looking for a new fandom to join? I’ve got just the thing for you! A YouTuber by the name...

Pictured: Aleksa Simkus, Christian Bouie, Ellie Anselmo, Nadia Goich, Cameryn DeBlecourt, and Grace Juergens
Photo Credit: Morgan Dapkus

A Winning Season for Varsity Girls Volleyball and What That Means for Next Season

Written by Eileen Ferriter, News Editor April 26, 2021

Lockport’s girls varsity volleyball team finished off yet another winning season this month. The team finished with a record of 9-3, dropping a total of 6 sets. Unfortunately, the season closed with...

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Teaching Them Young

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor April 26, 2021

Every year, more than 11 million tons of recyclable materials end up in landfills. Americans today do not recycle as much as they should because they are not up to date with all the objects that can be...

Post Grammy Review 2021

Post Grammy Review 2021

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer April 14, 2021

The 2021 Grammy’s had a lot of amazing outfits this year, and even better performances. There were various high profile celebrities who went to the  Grammys including: Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles,...

The Injustice Continues

The Injustice Continues

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor April 13, 2021

The fight against racial injustice has been an ongoing battle for years with many reforms in peoples’ beliefs and in the law. Especially during the summer of 2020, racial injustice was broadcasted when...

Don't Be a Victim, Be an Advocate

Don’t Be a Victim, Be an Advocate

Written by McKenna Orrico, Features Editor April 13, 2021

“I was feeling confident one day so I wore a tighter shirt and leggings (in dress code) instead of my usual baggy sweatpants and sweatshirt. As I was walking down the hallway to my class, a group of...

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The Blockage of the Suez Canal has put a Halt in Maritime Commerce

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor, Editor-in-chief April 13, 2021

The Suez Canal is a 120 mile sea-level waterway that connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas which separates Africa and Asia. It is one of the most populated shipping canals in the world and it also provides...