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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

Oscars Dazzle With Star-Studded Guest List

Oscars Dazzle With Star-Studded Guest List

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer March 14, 2018

For many fans of pop culture, one of the more prominent nights of award season was here. The 90th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California...

Why the government shuts down

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 7, 2018

According to Kimberly Amadeo, who writes economic and business news for The Balance, “a government shutdown is when non-essential discretionary federal programs close.” Our commander in chief, who...

2018 Winter Olympics: U.S. Final Medal Count

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 6, 2018

The United States of America finished the 2018 Winter Olympics with a total of 23 Olympic medals. The United States had a total of 9 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Norway finished on top with a sum...

Caleb performs at this year's Winter Fest.

The start of a student’s DJ aspirations

Written by Jessica Chavez, Editorial Editor February 28, 2018

Caleb Andrea, an LTHS sophomore, returned for another year of performing his music at TWIRP, but he didn’t get there overnight. “When I was in fourth grade my dad had a friend whose son was starting...

Why Youtube’s new policy is great

Written by Billy Jahnke, Staff Writer February 26, 2018

It seems, for the first time in 2 years, the Online community is split on a decision that Youtube has made. Recently, Youtube has changed its monetization policy. The new policy has it so that any channel...

TWIRP dance takes LTHS by storm

Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer February 26, 2018

  On February 17th the East Campus Field House was transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the annual TWIRP dance. For those that did not attend the event, there was much to behold. For starters,...

First girls lacrosse team to start at LTHS

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer February 21, 2018

2018 marks a monumental moment LTHS athletics. For the first time in the school’s history, there will be an official girls lacrosse team. The team will be coached by Mr. David Smietanski. This is his...