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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

A Look at The Goldfinch

A Look at The Goldfinch

Written by Charley Ripley, A & E editor February 6, 2024

The 2013 novel by Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch, is a pensive coming of age story full of grief, secrets, and mystery. Its realism and authentic storyline earned a movie adaptation in 2019 that sparked its...

Slipped on the Peel: The Unexpected Stumble of the Bananas

Slipped on the Peel: The Unexpected Stumble of the Bananas

Written by Abigail Worker, News Editor February 1, 2024

Last Thursday, the long awaited face-off between the Windy City Bananas and Genies took an unexpected turn… Firstly, the coaches were definitely dressed to their finest. Team Bananas were cleanly...

Drum Roll Please... LTHS Makes it to All State

Drum Roll Please… LTHS Makes it to All State

Written by Chris Ripley, News Editor February 1, 2024

On January 24th 2023, 15 students in Lockport Township High School’s choirs and bands traveled to Peoria, Illinois for the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) which is run by the Illinois Music...

Connor Bedard’s Injury Puts a Damper on the Game: A Major Setback for the Team

Connor Bedard’s Injury Puts a Damper on the Game: A Major Setback for the Team

Written by Abigail Worker, Sports Editor January 30, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks phenomenon Connor Bedard was injured on his last game, Friday January 5th, against the New Jersey Devils. Bedard suffered a rough blow to the jaw after skating head on into Brendan Smith....

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Airmen and Soldiers unfurl an American flag across the field at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 5, 2012, during a pre-game ceremony before the New York Giants versus Dallas Cowboys football game.

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 More than 60 Service members presented the large flag as Queen Latifah sang the national anthem. (DoD photo by Cpl. Caleb Gomez, U.S. Marine Corps/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor January 27, 2024

Welcome to your 2024 NFL predictions! Here’s the NFL playoff picture:  AFC: Baltimore Ravens ( 13-4) Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) NFC: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) Detroit Lions (12-5) SuperBowl...

Epstein's Elusive List Released

Epstein’s Elusive List Released

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor January 24, 2024

A judge in the Jeffery Epstein court case just published almost 200 legal documents naming over 100 people that have been officially linked to the pedophile. Elusively named “The List,” it has been...

Hoopers to Huggers: An Intramural Basketball Love Story

Hoopers to Huggers: An Intramural Basketball Love Story

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief January 15, 2024

Tensions were high going into the second round of games of the 2024 Intramural Basketball season. The first game of the night was a highly anticipated matchup between the Windy City Bananas and LOCKPREP...

Made a Spotify in a Bottle Yet?

Made a Spotify in a Bottle Yet?

Written by Zoey Foss, Features Editor January 11, 2024

Last year, Spotify launched a new feature along the lines of their famous Spotify Wrapped. This feature corresponds with the new year and revolves around a throwback theme, giving users the opportunity...

Just Sign on the ‘Dot’ted Line

Just Sign on the ‘Dot’ted Line

Written by Abby Carroll, Features Editor December 20, 2023

Fan favorites for snack bowls countrywide have been closed for good. Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels’ plant in Velva, North Dakota has been shut down two years after the company was bought by Hershey. The...

19-year-old Charged with Attempted Murder in Lockport Stabbing

19-year-old Charged with Attempted Murder in Lockport Stabbing

Written by Chris Ripley, News Editor December 19, 2023

On Sunday, December 10th, a 23-year-old man stumbled into Challenge Fitness in Lockport, crying out for help after being stabbed 18 times. Once police arrived, the victim was conscious, and able to provide...

Snapchat is Toxic

Snapchat is Toxic

Written by Lyla Coleman, Features Editor December 19, 2023

Snapchat has 403 million active daily users worldwide, with teens making up the majority of these users. It is one of the most dominant apps for quick communication and connections. Its disappearing messages...

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How To Stay Safe This Holiday Season

Written by Trudi Smith, Features Editor December 12, 2023

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of excitement, stress, and chaos, and it’s really easy to get caught up in all of the busyness. The endless parties, meetings, recitals, concerts, shopping, and...