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A Winning Season for Varsity Girls Volleyball and What That Means for Next Season

Written by Eileen Ferriter, News Editor April 26, 2021

Lockport’s girls varsity volleyball team finished off yet another winning season this month. The team finished with a record of 9-3, dropping a total of 6 sets. Unfortunately, the season closed with...

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Teaching Them Young

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor April 26, 2021

Every year, more than 11 million tons of recyclable materials end up in landfills. Americans today do not recycle as much as they should because they are not up to date with all the objects that can be...

Post Grammy Review 2021

Post Grammy Review 2021

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer April 14, 2021

The 2021 Grammy’s had a lot of amazing outfits this year, and even better performances. There were various high profile celebrities who went to the  Grammys including: Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles,...

The Injustice Continues

The Injustice Continues

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor April 13, 2021

The fight against racial injustice has been an ongoing battle for years with many reforms in peoples’ beliefs and in the law. Especially during the summer of 2020, racial injustice was broadcasted when...

Dont Be a Victim, Be an Advocate

Don’t Be a Victim, Be an Advocate

Written by McKenna Orrico, Features Editor April 13, 2021

“I was feeling confident one day so I wore a tighter shirt and leggings (in dress code) instead of my usual baggy sweatpants and sweatshirt. As I was walking down the hallway to my class, a group of...

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The Blockage of the Suez Canal has put a Halt in Maritime Commerce

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor, Editor-in-chief April 13, 2021

The Suez Canal is a 120 mile sea-level waterway that connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas which separates Africa and Asia. It is one of the most populated shipping canals in the world and it also provides...

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NCAA Tournament Ends with Baylor on Top

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

The 2021 NCAA Tournament is now over, with Baylor beating Gonzaga in the national championship game. It was a very exciting tournament overall, though it was very different from years past. A limited number...

LTHS Goes All In!

LTHS Goes All In!

Written by Emily Maier, Features Editor April 12, 2021

For most of the school year, we have been learning from home. The few days of the week we actually go in school feel the most productive. There are many reasons why we might be getting the most out of...

Uyghur Genocide in China

Uyghur Genocide in China

Written by Zoey Foss, News Editor April 12, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains information and details that may be unsettling to some readers. For the past two decades in China, there has been a genocide against Uyghurs, and not many have...

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What Wandavision Says About Grief

Written by Zoey Foss, A & E writer March 25, 2021

SPOILER WARNING Marvel’s latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, has quickly become one of the most popular shows today. Each Friday, one episode aired on Disney+, and the time between...

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The History of the Irish

Written by Emily Thompson, Features Editor March 17, 2021

Many people are aware of the festivities that take place each year on March 17, a.k.a. St. Patrick’s Day, but many do not understand the historical significance of this holiday. Who is Saint Patrick?...

How to Recharge During Spring Break

How to Recharge During Spring Break

Written by Abigail Worker, Features Editor March 17, 2021

The last past year has been tough, and adding school on top of it is even more stressful. Students have made it through a whole school year with only a few months left, and most students have no motivation...