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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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Boys Varsity Lacrosse dominate in home opener

Written by Nick Purpura, Staff writer April 2, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, the Boys Lacrosse team faced off against Normal Community for the first home game of the year at Porter Stadium.  The game was a battle early on with the score being tied 1-1 after...

LTHS Acapella takes home gold

LTHS Acapella takes home gold

Written by Abigail Hogan, A&E Editor April 1, 2025

On February 23, LTHS Vocal Point took first place at their quarterfinal in Skokie, IL after months of hard work, with senior Sophia Melody winning an award for best soloist. The following weekend, Off...

Are you a fool today?

Are you a fool today?

Written by Julianne Carway and Abby Carroll April 1, 2025

With some experts dating the origin of April Fools’ day to sixteenth century France, the most mischievous nationally recognized holiday is actually a centuries-old tradition with roots deeper than most...

Club Spotlight: FCA

Club Spotlight: FCA

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer April 1, 2025

This year, student leaders Dayton Barrett, Ethan Posey, and Aubrey Groenendal helped to re-establish a lost club at Lockport, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The club is a place for students looking...

So the Madness begins...

So the Madness begins…

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer March 21, 2025

It’s every basketball fan's favorite time of year: The NCAA Men's and Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament. Brackets are filled out, bets are made and the ESPN channel is always streaming. Every...

Dutch Bros: The new Starbucks?

Dutch Bros: The new Starbucks?

Written by Emma Bazan, Staff writer March 20, 2025

Everyone has their go-to Starbucks order to treat themselves from time to time. However, since Starbucks has recently discontinued some drinks like frappuccinos, mochas, and lattes, they are losing their...

Is Lockport still a Strong Town?

Is Lockport still a Strong Town?

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer March 12, 2025

It seems the institution of the local American city is troubled as of late. Suburban sprawl has covered the nation like barnacles on the bottom of a great ship, dotting the American landscape with unaffordable...

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Is daylight saving necessary?

Written by Kyle Evans, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Daylight saving time - one of the very few things that can provide happiness in one month and despair in another.  As daylight saving time has passed us once again, many are probably still wondering...