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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

Increased amounts of leptospirosis cases in Puerto Rico

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer November 1, 2017

Ever since Hurricane Maria there has been an increasing amount of leptospirosis cases in Puerto Rico. According to the World Health organization, leptospirosis is a disease that can be contracted from...

Movie Review: Jigsaw as true terror

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer October 31, 2017

Spoiler Alert! Jigsaw, the latest addition to the Saw franchise, was amazing. As a given, I must talk about the gore and traps. The gore was extremely realistic. Instead of it looking like someone...

Wilco program’s diverse opportunities and experiences

Wilco program’s diverse opportunities and experiences

Written by Ryan Meyer, Copy Editor October 31, 2017

Wilco is a diverse program offered by a collection of high schools, such as Lockport and Bolingbrook, that has the objective of preparing senior students for their future careers through a mix of hands-on,...

A copy of Visions magazine

The wonders of the Visions literary magazine club

Written by Ryan Meyer, Copy Editor October 31, 2017

Visions is a club at LTHS with the goal of publishing a professional literary magazine by the end of the school year. Students can be seen working on the magazine in room 229 at East campus every Tuesday...

Jon Bellion performs at Aragon Ballroom, Chicago

Jon Bellion performs at Aragon Ballroom, Chicago

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer October 31, 2017

    On October 17 Jon Bellion performed at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago's north side. Fans of all ages were there to listen live to Bellion's unique futuristic style. Bellion...

Four American soldiers killed in Niger

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer October 31, 2017

On October 4th four American soldiers were killed in Tongo Tongo, Niger. They were Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright (age: 29), Sgt. Bryan Black (age: 35), Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson (age: 39), and Sgt. La David...

School bus hits Elk Grove Village home

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer October 29, 2017

On October 18th a school bus crashed into a house in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The crash was caused by a collision between the bus and a Chevrolet Cruze. The bus was leaving the Elk Grove Village...

LTHS golfer Ben Sluzas

First trip to State for LTHS golfer Ben Sluzas

Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist October 27, 2017

Making it to State is the pinnacle for high school athletes. Ben Sluzas made it to State as a freshman, which is truly remarkable. He shot a two-day score of 157 (81 on day one and 76 on day two). Ben...

Statesville Haunted Prison: one of the scariest haunted houses in Lockport

Written by Tannor Giertuga, Staff Writer October 26, 2017

During this Halloween season, many of your friends and family will want to go to haunted houses.  And why wouldn’t they? After all, it is October, and everyone is looking for a scare.  Many may go...

Meditation: It isn’t a hippy trend

Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Writer October 26, 2017

For the majority of my life I’ve been rather skeptical of meditation. After all, how could sitting silently in a room just breathing in and out help you? It sounded like a waste of time. Lately, however,...

LTHS choir begins the year in harmony

LTHS choir begins the year in harmony

Written by Sydney Bush, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

The first concert of the year  for LTHS' choir students evokes many different emotions. The students have about two months to memorize their parts in multiple songs. With meticulous practice everyday...

Season ends in heartbreak for the Chicago Cubs

Written by Zach Stangel, Sports Editor and Student Journalist October 24, 2017

The Chicago Cubs lost the National League Championship Series (NLCS)  4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers won Game 5 with an 11-1 score with Enrique Hernandez having three home runs, including...