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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 memorial at the Las Vegas welcome sign to remember those who lost their lives

Las Vegas tragedy as deadliest mass shooting in modern American history

Written by Jennie Alexandros, News Editor October 5, 2017

On October 2nd, a 64-year-old man named Stephen Paddock fired hundreds of bullets from his 32nd floor Mandalay Bay hotel room to a field of people attending a Jason Aldean concert in Las Vegas, taking...

To kneel or not to kneel

To kneel or not to kneel

Written by Tannor Giertuga, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

When you think of football, baseball, or even hockey games, everyone will remember the national anthem.  Even if you have never been to a game, you will still hear it play on TV.  The American flag is...

A step into the strange world of steampunk

Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Writer October 4, 2017

In light of the recent Summer Art Series here in Lockport, I decided it may be appropriate to welcome you to a genre I hold very close to my heart. I am referring to that which falls under the umbrella...

Natalie Spengler sets a volleyball to one of her hitters.

Freshman girls volleyball continues its outstanding season

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer October 4, 2017

Family, Fortitude, Ferocity, Fearless, and Fun are the five pillars that Coach Zeimetz, the freshman girls' volleyball coach, lives by. Not only is he preparing his volleyball players for their next big...

Kingsman: The Golden Circle Film Review

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

After watching the original Kingsmen film and learning a new one was coming soon, I wanted to see it as soon as possible. Once I finally got around to watching it, I was not disappointed. With Taron...

Conquering teen depression

Conquering teen depression

Written by Abigail Ignasiak, Student Writer October 3, 2017

Depression, particularly in teenagers, is often described as an invisible illness. Its symptoms can easily be played off as teenagers just acting like...well, teenagers. A student acting moody, becoming...

The truth behind high school relationships

The truth behind high school relationships

Written by Jennie Alexandros, News Editor October 3, 2017

High school is the zenith for unsuccessful relationships: finding the boy or girl of your dreams and running off into the sunset just before he/she breaks up with you for an ill-advised reason. It is not...

Each student who drives and parks at school must obtain a parking permit that looks like this. It must be displayed on their car window.

Challenges regarding student parking permits

Written by Taelor Mutz, Staff Writer October 2, 2017

As students get older, riding the bus to school isn't the ideal way of transportation. Senior and junior students at LTHS have the opportunity to drive and park on school property. In order to park at...

Big launch for the iPhone 8 and 10

Written by Jessica Chavez, Editorial Editor October 1, 2017

Apple launched two new iPhones on September 12th. The iPhone 8 has great new features such as a 4.7 inch screen. Additional features include a glass and aluminum back, 64GB or 256GB, and a dual 12 megapixel...

A view of the stage at homecoming

Homecoming dance brought a record number of 2,451 students

Written by Lauren Jankowski, Staff Writer and Student Journalist September 29, 2017

The field house, normally used for the pacer test and basketball during PE, was transformed into an “out of the world” experience at homecoming. Filled with loud music, lasers and dancing, homecoming...