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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

The stereotypes behind the TWIRP dance

The stereotypes behind the TWIRP dance

Written by Haley Wyatt, Senior Staff Writer February 14, 2018

With February beginning, Valentine’s Day-inspired dances and events are in full swing. At LTHS, one of the biggest events at this time is the annual TWIRP dance, named by the acronym “The Woman Is...

Super Bowl LII halftime show: Timberlake’s first since 2004 controversy

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer February 12, 2018

In 2004, Justin Timberlake performed during the Super Bowl Halftime Show along with Nelly, Sean Combs, Kid Rock, and Janet Jackson. He performed his song “Rock Your Body” with Jackson at the end of...

Highlights of Super Bowl 52

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist February 6, 2018

The Super Bowl is one of America’s most watched sporting events. To many people the Super Bowl is considered more than a game, it is considered a major holiday. The National Football League’s 52nd...

Republican-led Congress passes new tax bill

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, along with the entire House of Representatives, passed a tax bill onto President Donald Trump. The President signed the bill, and it is passed to the judicial branch where...

Once in a blue moon sight: super blue moon visible this Wednesday

Once in a blue moon sight: super blue moon visible this Wednesday

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

A blue moon, lunar eclipse, and super moon will occur in the sky on Wednesday, January 31st. Excluding the supermoon, the last time this event happened was on March of 1866. A blue moon occurs every...

Person responsible for mistakenly sending a mass false missile alert in Hawaii “feels terrible”

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

On Saturday, January 13th, an alert was sent to all the people in Hawaii that states: “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” Thirty-eights minutes...

A play by play of NFL playoffs

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist January 30, 2018

The National Football League this regular season has been a full display of parity. It’s one of the things that keeps us football fans interested. The playoffs are just as unique because everyone is...

Shown above is the 2016-2017 team bonding after a swim meet

Boys swim and dive team starts their season with big goals

Written by Erika Klejka, Staff Writer December 22, 2017

‘Tis the season for the upcoming holidays! The start of LTHS’ Swim and Drive team is in session as the athletes gear up to beat past records set previously. Will they achieve their goals this season? Head...

Disney’s newest Mexican culture based movie

Written by Nancy Rivera, Student Writer December 22, 2017

**Spoiler alert** Disney’s Pixar movie, Coco, has brought much attention for its cultural-based story plot. It won the box office twice on the weekends of November 25-26 and December 2-3. It has made...

Students rush to organize basketball teams before Intramurals Round Robin Tournament

Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer December 21, 2017

LTHS is holding intramurals, a basketball tournament, available to all students that are not currently active on the LTHS basketball team. The tournament accepts 8 teams of players that students organized...

The new alcohol tax cut

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer December 21, 2017

Recently, the Senate passed a new tax cut lowering the tax on alcohol that will take effect from December 31 of this year to December 31, 2019. The tax will lower taxes for alcohol production by about...

Seniors have the opportunity to graduate early at LTHS

Written by Imani Tapley, Student Writer December 20, 2017

As first semester comes to an end, students are ready for winter break and starting new classes when they return; however, a number of seniors are done and getting ready to move on in life, whether it...