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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

A review of the Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Movie: "Love, Simon"

A review of the Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Movie: “Love, Simon”

Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer April 18, 2018

Based of the award winning YA novel, Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli, Love, Simon follows seventeen-year-old Simon Spier, played by teen heartthrob Nick Robinson, in his senior year...

A serial bomber threatens the safety of people in Austin, Texas

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 30, 2018

A serial bomber in the eastern part of Austin, Texas in March put everyone on edge. The first three incidents involved packages being placed in people’s lawn or porches. These events either killed or...

LTHS students participate in the National Walkout Day

Written by Emily London, Features Editor March 26, 2018

As the one-month anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting came around, thousands of high school students choose a way to pay tribute to those who lost their lives. On March 14,...

Another tragic shooting takes place inside a high school in Maryland

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 23, 2018

At 7:55 A.M. on March 20th, a 17-year-old male opened fire with a handgun inside Great Mills High School. Two students were injured, a female student did not survive, and a male student is in stable condition....

Boys basketball team: laying it up for next season

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist March 20, 2018

Illinois during winter is known for its bitter cold weather and heavy amounts of snow. With little to nothing to do during this time, many students clamor to watch the Lockport Porters Basketball team....

The strange story of Replika: An AI that learns who you really are

Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Writer March 20, 2018

In my constant search for interesting new apps that improve your life in some way, I stumbled upon an app named Replika: a text-based AI that learns and mimics your personality over time. Now you may...

Deadly plane crash in Nepal

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 19, 2018

On March 12th, 49 people died in a plane crash in Nepal. The plane was carrying 71 passengers. Of the 71 people on the plane, 22 of them survived, although some of the passengers are in critical condition....

Small creators come together in the face of hardship

Small creators come together in the face of hardship

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer March 14, 2018

On January 16, YouTube announced its new eligibility requirements for its creators to achieve monetization of their videos. In order to be paid for the content they post, creators must have reached 1,000...

Oscars Dazzle With Star-Studded Guest List

Oscars Dazzle With Star-Studded Guest List

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer March 14, 2018

For many fans of pop culture, one of the more prominent nights of award season was here. The 90th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California...

Why the government shuts down

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 7, 2018

According to Kimberly Amadeo, who writes economic and business news for The Balance, “a government shutdown is when non-essential discretionary federal programs close.” Our commander in chief, who...

2018 Winter Olympics: U.S. Final Medal Count

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 6, 2018

The United States of America finished the 2018 Winter Olympics with a total of 23 Olympic medals. The United States had a total of 9 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Norway finished on top with a sum...