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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

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How is Youtube doing in 2019?

Written by Billy Jahnke, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

It’s been about a year since my last YouTube-related article.  In the last article, I praised YouTube for doing what I felt pushed them in the right direction.  So how has YouTube changed since February...

The JV Winter Guard does a beautiful double during their show.

Winter Guard’s Winter Performance

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer February 6, 2019

Tragedy at Orland Square Mall

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer February 6, 2019

On January 21st, a shooting occurred at the Orland Square Mall at Orland Park. Eighteen-year-old male, Javon Britten, was killed during the tragic incident. Britten was shot near the food court, but was...

Model UN Club at Step-Up Night

The Model UN Club is prospering as the school year continues

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor November 28, 2018

From troubles with funding to getting the word around, the Model United Nations Club at LTHS has faced many difficulties; however, even though the club face challenges, it is thriving. According to senior...

FEA's sponsor, Mrs. Hernandez, at this year's Step Up Night

A new club at LTHS for aspiring educators

Written by Emily London, Copy Editor November 28, 2018

It is clear to see the effect and importance education has on adolescents who spend over nine years of their life in school. Students grow based on their environment, and teachers are a big part of their...

LTHS hosts its annual College and Career Fair

LTHS hosts its annual College and Career Fair

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer November 25, 2018

"The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013 and is under investigation. The fire has consumed approximately 149, 780 acres and is 15% contained." (U.S. Forest Service photo)

Wildfires devastate the state of California

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer November 20, 2018

November 8th is a day that many Californians will remember as one of the most catastrophic days in 2018. On this day, wildfires started to plow across the state of California. The two fires, Camp Fire...

Bombs sent to Trump’s critics

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer November 15, 2018

Fear spread across the nation when pipe-bombs were sent to the critics of President Trump. The suspicious packages were intercepted before reaching their intended targets. The devices were sent to...

In the spirit of homecoming week, LTHS girls of all levels compete against each other in a game of Powder Puff football

Powderpuff homecoming game

Written by Benjamin Combs, Photographer October 28, 2018

Two-year-old girl infected with polio-like disease

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer October 23, 2018

What started out as a little cold and cough transformed into a deadly disease. Two-year-old Julia Payne was diagnosed with a rare polio-like disease called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). She was first admitted...