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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Where do you see logarithms?

Where do you see logarithms?

Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Writer February 19, 2018

This time of the year, most juniors are exploring the delightful universe of logarithms. It’s one thing to learn how they work for the sake of your test grade, but if you’re anything like me, you might...

2018 Winter Olympics Highlights

2018 Winter Olympics Highlights

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer February 17, 2018

Pyeongchang County, South Korea, hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. From February 9th to 25th, athletes competed for the chance of an Olympic gold medal. Red Gerard, who is 17 years old, was the first person...

Prepping for upcoming TWIRP dance

Prepping for upcoming TWIRP dance

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer February 15, 2018

The blazing lights. The pounding music. The swell of bodies. The swish of dresses. All of these images can only mean one thing. Lockport Township High School’s annual TWIRP dance is fast approaching!...

How to be a loner on Valentine's Day

How to be a loner on Valentine’s Day

Written by Jessica Chavez, Editorial Editor February 14, 2018

It’s once again that time of year when love is in the air! It seems like everyone is getting into relationships and posting about it Online. For all you single folks such as myself who don’t care for...

The stereotypes behind the TWIRP dance

The stereotypes behind the TWIRP dance

Written by Haley Wyatt, Senior Staff Writer February 14, 2018

With February beginning, Valentine’s Day-inspired dances and events are in full swing. At LTHS, one of the biggest events at this time is the annual TWIRP dance, named by the acronym “The Woman Is...

Super Bowl LII halftime show: Timberlake’s first since 2004 controversy

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer February 12, 2018

In 2004, Justin Timberlake performed during the Super Bowl Halftime Show along with Nelly, Sean Combs, Kid Rock, and Janet Jackson. He performed his song “Rock Your Body” with Jackson at the end of...

Highlights of Super Bowl 52

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist February 6, 2018

The Super Bowl is one of America’s most watched sporting events. To many people the Super Bowl is considered more than a game, it is considered a major holiday. The National Football League’s 52nd...

Republican-led Congress passes new tax bill

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, along with the entire House of Representatives, passed a tax bill onto President Donald Trump. The President signed the bill, and it is passed to the judicial branch where...

Once in a blue moon sight: super blue moon visible this Wednesday

Once in a blue moon sight: super blue moon visible this Wednesday

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

A blue moon, lunar eclipse, and super moon will occur in the sky on Wednesday, January 31st. Excluding the supermoon, the last time this event happened was on March of 1866. A blue moon occurs every...

Person responsible for mistakenly sending a mass false missile alert in Hawaii “feels terrible”

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer January 30, 2018

On Saturday, January 13th, an alert was sent to all the people in Hawaii that states: “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” Thirty-eights minutes...

A play by play of NFL playoffs

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist January 30, 2018

The National Football League this regular season has been a full display of parity. It’s one of the things that keeps us football fans interested. The playoffs are just as unique because everyone is...

Shown above is the 2016-2017 team bonding after a swim meet

Boys swim and dive team starts their season with big goals

Written by Erika Klejka, Staff Writer December 22, 2017

‘Tis the season for the upcoming holidays! The start of LTHS’ Swim and Drive team is in session as the athletes gear up to beat past records set previously. Will they achieve their goals this season? Head...