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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

Senate Bill 16: Ingenious or Misguided?

Written by Ellie Savant, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2015

In the next several months, LTHS could lose up to $2.6 million dollars in state aid. That’s right, $2.6 million. Why? Because right now, Senate Bill 16 is sitting in the rules committee of the Illinois...

Will You Be My Valentine?

Will You Be My Valentine?

Written by Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

Lockport’s annual TWIRP dance was held last Saturday, Feb. 14 and was a huge success. This year, hundreds of students attended, some with dates, and some without. Boom Entertainment, headed by DJ...

President Obama on Transgender Rights

Written by Ellie Savant, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2015

During most annual State of the Union addresses, the President discusses the status of the nation, from federal deficit, to school safety, to foreign policy. However, despite the fact that gay and transgender...

Bubba the Alligator, Wild Fest 2014

3rd Annual Wild Fest Comes to LTHS

Written by Ellie Savant, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2015

Sunday Feb. 22, The LTHS foundation will be hosting the 3rd annual Wild Fest. This event is both educational and fun, where exotic animals from alligators to owls are displayed in the LTHS gymnasium. The...

Choosing College Roommates

Written by Ellie Savant, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2015

We’ve all heard the horror stories: roommates who eat in your bed, who smoke in the room, who refuse to wear pajamas when they sleep. These monsters can be either random additions to your life or a friend...

Be Safe This Fall

Written by Sydney Guttierez, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2015

College isn’t all rainbows and sunshine, you need to be careful. Here are some tips to remember on your way to college life. Walk in a group at night. It doesn’t matter if you’re walking...

Tips for College Spending

Written by Ethan Phillips, Staff Writer February 11, 2015

College is not only a transition into adulthood, but a transition into becoming a responsible adult. As an adult, budgeting is a top priority. In the event you find budgeting to be difficult here are a...

The Tardigrade, AKA The Water Bear

Written by Matt Phad, Opinions Editor February 11, 2015

As the Senior Nature Correspondent for the Porter Press, I tasked myself with finding the most interesting animal on the planet. And after fifteen minutes of thorough investigation I have concluded that...

New Illinois Laws Regulate Pregnancy in the Workplace

Written by Ellie Savant, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2015

Since the beginning of time, women’s rights have been an uphill battle. In the last century alone, we have gained the right to vote, access to birth control, and protection from workplace discrimination....

Prom Dress Resale

Written by Megan Zajac, News Editor February 11, 2015

The LTHS Foundation hosted the fourth annual Prom Dress Resale last month on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 10a.m.-2p.m. Sellers were encouraged to drop off dresses in good condition that they were willing to donate...

When France is Attacked

Written by Stephanie Guzman, Staff Writer February 11, 2015

Everyone should be granted right to voice their opinion without restraint; their freedom of speech. Charlie Hebdo is a satirical magazine that features cartoons, reports, and jokes. And they have every...

Interstellar Falls from Space

Written by Jon Schnell, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

Interstellar featuring Matthew McConaughey directed by Christopher Nolan premiered on November 5. This two and a half hour thriller runs through a wide range of emotions from excited and thrilled to awe...