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Guests and attendees dancing in the main hall of the Museum of Science and Industry, where prom took place.

A review of prom 2019

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 22, 2019

Lockport’s annual Prom took place on April 13, at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.   In order to enter the dance, students had to go through a minor security checkpoint where bags,...

The phenomenon of "Avengers: Endgame"

The phenomenon of “Avengers: Endgame”

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 22, 2019

On May 2nd, 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with the birth of Iron Man. Eleven years later, the saga concludes with Avengers: Endgame. Since the release of Infinity War, there has been a considerable...

Horse, Maximum Security disqualified from the Kentucky Derby

Horse, Maximum Security disqualified from the Kentucky Derby

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer May 22, 2019

History was made on May 4th during the 145th annual Kentucky Derby. The original winner, Maximum Security, was disqualified due to interference on the track. The stewards reviewed the video numerously...

Gone exposes the prevalence of abductions and missing persons cases in America

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 8, 2019

In November of 2017, Gone, an adaptation of Chelsea Cain’s novel One Kick, premiered in Australia. The twelve-episode season of the new show follows Kit “Kick” Lannigan, a survivor of a childhood...

The fate of live TV musicals after “Rent: Live”

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 1, 2019

Rent: Live debuted on Fox with rather mixed reviews all because of one tragic incident. Actor Brennin Hunt, who played Roger, broke his ankle during a final dress rehearsal near the end of the second act....

Coach Bennett leads the Virginia Cavaliers to victory

Coach Bennett leads the Virginia Cavaliers to victory

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer May 1, 2019

The Virginia Cavaliers won the NCAA Championship Title in overtime, 85-77, to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on April 8th. Point guard, De’Andre Hunter, was a key component with this great success. He helped...

One of the participants getting his head shaved.

LTHS hosts its annual St. Baldrick’s

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer May 1, 2019

From left to right: Elayna Ruggio, Cailey Schlink, Abby Connelly, Teagan Moore, Sam Spratt

LTHS Girl Lacrosse

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer April 11, 2019

LTHS English teacher wins an exclusive invite by Citgo to the Boston Marathon

LTHS English teacher wins an exclusive invite by Citgo to the Boston Marathon

Written by Emily London, Copy Editor April 10, 2019

On April 25, around 30,000 individuals will finish an exhausting 26-mile marathon in Boston. Out of those 30,000 people, English teacher and Drama Director Dr. Laura Gilbert, will be running with them. On...

LTHS honoring the veterans

LTHS hosts 5th annual Veterans Night

Written by Haley Wyatt, Features Writer April 5, 2019

In the midst of busy schedules, it is often easy to forget about our freedom and the people who tirelessly fight to protect them. However, for the fifth year in a row, Lockport has put on a show to remember...

Luke Perry speaking to the audience at Riverdale: The Official Convention hosted by 
Creation Entertainment in Rosemont, Illinois (2018)

Remembering Luke Perry

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 27, 2019

Luke Perry, an American actor, died on March 4th. Perry died due to a massive stroke in his home in Los Angeles, California. He was admitted into the hospital on February 27th after the stroke. Perry died...