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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

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Lockport Varsity Boys Baseball competes in Memphis

Written by Andrew Bailey, Staff writer April 14, 2025

Over spring break, the Lockport Porter Baseball team got the opportunity to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to take part in some competitive out-of-state matchups. From March 24 to March 26, the team played...

7 Brew: Your new favorite coffee shop?

7 Brew: Your new favorite coffee shop?

Written by Angelica Kwak, Staff writer April 11, 2025

The new drive-thru coffee shop, 7 Brew, located in Naperville had its grand opening last October, but it has become popular these past two months. With their variety of coffee, energy drinks, fizzy drinks,...

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Who are the next mainstream artists?

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer April 11, 2025

2024 was a huge year for music. With the rise of artists Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, audiences were well fed in the department of great pop music. 2025 has already found a breakout artist in Tate...

Cubs and Dodgers starting the 2025 season off in Japan

Cubs and Dodgers starting the 2025 season off in Japan

Written by Cole Rickerson, Staff writer April 9, 2025

Major League Baseball has played games in Japan for a while; the first real MLB games there were in 2000, played by the Mets and Cubs. Since then, more games have been played in Japan to help make baseball...

Culinary Comfort and Crumble

Culinary Comfort and Crumble

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer April 8, 2025

Nothing sounds better than grabbing your favorite snacks and staying in all day eating them until there’s nothing left. The feeling that food gives us always has us coming back to it even though it’s...

Caffeine can be dangerous

Caffeine can be dangerous

Written by Estelle Brownlee, Staff writer April 8, 2025

There is nothing like cracking open an energy drink, making a fun coffee recipe or drinking some delicious green tea to start the long day ahead of you.  Healthy caffeine consumption can reap benefits...

Voting should be mandatory

Voting should be mandatory

Written by Emily Wrona, Staff writer April 8, 2025

We often hear about how important it is to vote in a democracy. But what happens when people don't? More and more people are choosing not to vote, and it is becoming a big problem.  In many democratic...

Surviving Senioritis: Tips for future seniors

Surviving Senioritis: Tips for future seniors

Written by Danyah Nofal, Staff writer April 4, 2025

Senioritis: the inevitable decline in motivation and performance level that a majority of high school seniors face.  Signs of senioritis include a loss of interest, a lack of energy, a decline in work...

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Red Dye No. 3 and Red Dye No. 40: Both linked to health issues, only one banned in the United States

Written by Halle Spasovski, Staff writer April 3, 2025

Red Dye No. 3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye made from petroleum that until recently, was commonly used in processed foods, candies and even medications that many Americans ingest...

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Surviving AP Exam season without losing your mind

Written by Minahil Hamdani, Staff writer April 3, 2025

AP exam season is here, which means sleep schedules are ruined, highlighters are running out of ink and everyone is questioning why they thought taking multiple AP classes was a good idea. I have been...

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Apple Vision Pro: The future that wasn’t

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer April 2, 2025

Welcome to 2075. The world is burning, Dogecoin has become the official currency of the United States of Canada, Grand Theft Auto VI finally released, and Lockport Township High School Southwest Campus...

Featuring Ben Sochacki (#23)

Boys Varsity Lacrosse dominate in home opener

Written by Nick Purpura, Staff writer April 2, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, the Boys Lacrosse team faced off against Normal Community for the first home game of the year at Porter Stadium.  The game was a battle early on with the score being tied 1-1 after...