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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

Does money buy happiness?

Does money buy happiness?

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer March 7, 2025

Does money actually buy happiness? While there is no explicit answer, the obvious answer to me is no, absolutely not. Money is an essential part of life, but it does not guarantee happiness. Even though...

MLB's 2025 offseason in review

MLB’s 2025 offseason in review

Written by Cole Rickerson, Staff writer March 6, 2025

This MLB off-season saw several significant deals. At the beginning of the offseason one of the best players available, Juan Soto, signed a record breaking deal of 765 million dollars with the New York...

Featuring Andy Giorgetti

Lockport diver makes it to state

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer March 5, 2025

This past weekend, the Lockport Swim and Dive Team competed at the IHSA State Finals in Westmont.  On the first day, Feb. 28, 2025, all the state qualifying athletes competed in the preliminary rounds...

So you got rejected from an opportunity

So you got rejected from an opportunity

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer March 3, 2025

  Being rejected is a human experience that nobody can skip, and when it happens you can feel like a failure, but the feeling will pass. When it will pass it depends on the person, but here are...

The importance of student journalism, from a professional journalist

The importance of student journalism, from a professional journalist

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer February 28, 2025

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to...

Orchesis puts on another phenomenal performance at LTHS

Orchesis puts on another phenomenal performance at LTHS

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer February 27, 2025

Starting in the fall, dancers throughout Lockport team up to prepare for an unforgettable performance. Led by Ms. Cannon, a physical education teacher at East Campus, the dancers involved with the Orchesis...

Why a later start time for school would increase student success

Why a later start time for school would increase student success

Written by Emily Wrona, Staff writer February 26, 2025

Starting school later in the morning can significantly increase student success. This is due to a variety of factors including improved sleep patterns, better mental health, and enhanced academic performance.  Adolescents...

JB Pritzker wants to ban cell phones

JB Pritzker wants to ban cell phones

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer February 26, 2025

In his State of the State address last Wednesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed a statewide ban on cell phone use in the classroom; “This session, I’ll move forward with legislation requiring...

Deadly plane crashes on the rise

Deadly plane crashes on the rise

Written by Kyle Evans, Staff writer February 25, 2025

Since 2025 began, there have already been 87 plane crashes, and the count keeps increasing with each past week it seems. One of them being an incredibly violent and horrible crash between a plane and a...

Bring history to life by reliving the past

Bring history to life by reliving the past

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor February 19, 2025

BOOM! The sound of a canon echoes through the entire forest preserve. This is the soundscape of a dying hobby.  There is a wide variety of hobbies and activities for people to immerse themselves in;...

Practice ACT cancellation leaves students scrambling

Practice ACT cancellation leaves students scrambling

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor February 19, 2025

It is becoming increasingly hard to ignore the almost laughable attempts that have been made in order for Lockport juniors to take a practice ACT in preparation for the state mandated one in April.  Let’s...

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Beautiful songs that make you forget about life

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer February 18, 2025

Life is especially stressful for many people right now with college applications, the world around us. Life is not always easy, and sometimes people want to forget about what they are feeling and live...