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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

Jon Bellion performs at Aragon Ballroom, Chicago

Jon Bellion performs at Aragon Ballroom, Chicago

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer October 31, 2017

    On October 17 Jon Bellion performed at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago's north side. Fans of all ages were there to listen live to Bellion's unique futuristic style. Bellion...

Four American soldiers killed in Niger

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer October 31, 2017

On October 4th four American soldiers were killed in Tongo Tongo, Niger. They were Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright (age: 29), Sgt. Bryan Black (age: 35), Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson (age: 39), and Sgt. La David...

School bus hits Elk Grove Village home

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer October 29, 2017

On October 18th a school bus crashed into a house in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The crash was caused by a collision between the bus and a Chevrolet Cruze. The bus was leaving the Elk Grove Village...

LTHS golfer Ben Sluzas

First trip to State for LTHS golfer Ben Sluzas

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist October 27, 2017

Making it to State is the pinnacle for high school athletes. Ben Sluzas made it to State as a freshman, which is truly remarkable. He shot a two-day score of 157 (81 on day one and 76 on day two). Ben...

Statesville Haunted Prison: one of the scariest haunted houses in Lockport

Written by Tannor Giertuga, Staff Writer October 26, 2017

During this Halloween season, many of your friends and family will want to go to haunted houses.  And why wouldn’t they? After all, it is October, and everyone is looking for a scare.  Many may go...

Meditation: It isn’t a hippy trend

Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Writer October 26, 2017

For the majority of my life I’ve been rather skeptical of meditation. After all, how could sitting silently in a room just breathing in and out help you? It sounded like a waste of time. Lately, however,...

LTHS choir begins the year in harmony

LTHS choir begins the year in harmony

Written by Sydney Bush, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

The first concert of the year  for LTHS' choir students evokes many different emotions. The students have about two months to memorize their parts in multiple songs. With meticulous practice everyday...

Season ends in heartbreak for the Chicago Cubs

Written by Zach Stangel, Sports Editor and Student Journalist October 24, 2017

The Chicago Cubs lost the National League Championship Series (NLCS)  4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers won Game 5 with an 11-1 score with Enrique Hernandez having three home runs, including...

LTHS boys basketball team's "uncommon" mindset

LTHS boys basketball team’s “uncommon” mindset

Written by Zach Stangel, Sports Editor and Student Journalist October 23, 2017

Basketball season at LTHS is almost upon us, and so is the hard work and dedication of the Porter’s boys varsity basketball team.   Mr. William Crossen, varsity basketball coach says, “The expectations...

The never wavering car enthusiasm of LTHS’ Auto Club

Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer October 20, 2017

In Auto Club, the one club that allows students to explore their inner love for cars, students can work in their favorite environment of gas and engines in the auto shop. Any student that likes to work...

“Happy Death Day” as one of the best horror films of the year

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer October 18, 2017

**Prior to reading the article: Spoiler Alert** Happy Death Day was bound to be great since the first trailer was released. Blumhouse, the film production team who made this movie, are well known for...