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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

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The delightful melodies of LTHS choirs

Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer November 15, 2017

Everyone sings. Whether it’s alone in the shower, with friends, while in the car, or lightly to themselves using headphones. Everyone sings. However, some people take singing to the next level. Choir...

What really happened when two women were lost at sea

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer November 14, 2017

On October 25th, two women from Hawaii, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava, were rescued from the Navy after being lost at sea for five months. Their plan was to travel from Hawaii to Tahiti. Both women and...

Entire varsity girls' swim team at sectionals after placing first

Girls’ varsity swim team: breaking records and winning sectionals

Written by Jessica Chavez, Editorial Editor November 14, 2017

Kayley Uy, Oliwia Wolek, Emily Johnson, and Lindsey Merk start sectionals strong winning the first 200 yard medley relay and breaking the pool record at 1:49.16 this past Saturday. Moving on to...

Porter Press staff writer Lauren Jankowski and siblings celebrating LUC’s 2016-2017 graduation.

College Editorial: Becoming a Loyola Rambler

Written by Lauren Jankowski, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

To some students, senior year in high school is all about football games, prom, and senioritis, but there is one elephant in the room that most of these students seem to try and ignore: college. The...

Increased representatives and attendance at College and Career Fair this year

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer November 9, 2017

On Tuesday November 7th, Lockport Township High School hosted its second College and Career Fair at the East Campus gym and cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:30pm. The amount of representatives increased this...

Scream Helplessly at the Sky Day

Scream Helplessly at the Sky Day

Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Writer November 7, 2017

If you’re one of those people that has managed to remain blissfully unaware of the current social justice warrior happenings, you may have been equally unaware of the newest shenanigan: Scream Helplessly...

At what age is “too old” to go trick or treating?

Written by Adriana Watson, Jessica Chavez, and November 7, 2017

LTHS students Adriana Watson (junior) and Jessica Chavez (sophomore) engage in a debate about whether teens should participate in trick or treating during Halloween. Who do you agree with? What do you...

Photo is taken by Isabella Klejka at Cascade Resort when practicing to join the club this year.

Hitting the slopes with the Ski and Snowboard Club this winter

Written by Erika Klejka, Student Writer November 6, 2017

Many students do not know about the thrilling Ski and Snowboard Club and how much it has to offer. The club, established in the 1970's, is sponsored by Ms. Cheryl Sorensen, a World Languages teacher at...

Allowing students to listen to music in school has some benefits

Allowing students to listen to music in school has some benefits

Written by Taelor Mutz, Staff Writer November 6, 2017

Being stuck in a building all day is a little more tolerable . . . thanks to music. Listening to music takes you to your own place and allows you to block everything else out. As a high school student...

GSA’s meetings as a no-judgment zone that creates bonds among students

Written by Abigail Ignasiak, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) is a student organization that meets in East campus’ maroon room after school every Thursday. With open minds and open hearts, current members of the club welcome newcomers...

Jessica Chavez and Grace Lee at last year’s Halloween when they dressed up as  characters from Grey’s Anatomy and The Walking Dead.

When is too old to go trick or treating?

Written by Jessica Chavez, Editorial Editor November 3, 2017

Trick or treating is the best time of the year for many kids. Eventually, we all grow up, but when do we ask ourselves if we are too old to trick or treat? Some may argue that teenagers are more likely...

The art of stress management in school

The art of stress management in school

Written by Jennie Alexandros, News Editor November 1, 2017

As the months of the school year continue on, the workload and difficulty of your classes increase until you eventually become so stressed that you throw your hands in the air and decide that enough is...