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Nessa Barrett’s “AFTERCARE”: Songs that speak to the soul

Nessa Barrett’s “AFTERCARE”: Songs that speak to the soul

Written by Declan Simpson, Staff writer February 18, 2025

In this haunting and heavenly album, Nessa Barrett portrays the harsh realities of objectification while simultaneously embracing sensuality; ultimately begging the question: “Will you stay when it ends?” On...

Retired detective urges parents to understand the importance of cyber protection

Retired detective urges parents to understand the importance of cyber protection

Written by Angelica Kwak, Staff writer February 16, 2025

On February 11, 2025, Rich Wistocki gave a presentation on Youth Cyber Security at East Campus. Wistocki is a retired police officer for 30 years, 28 of which were at the Naperville Police Department,...

Girls’ Basketball Senior Night vs. Morris High School

Girls’ Basketball Senior Night vs. Morris High School

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer February 13, 2025

This year, Girls Basketball Senior Night took place on February 7, 2025, versus Morris High School. Lockport’s Girls Varsity Basketball team has three amazing seniors this year; Lucy Hynes, Kayla Wagner,...

Galentine’s: The new way to celebrate

Galentine’s: The new way to celebrate

Written by Emma Bazan, Staff writer February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day is a fun way to show appreciation for family, friends and loved ones. Although writing a card and giving chocolates and flowers is sweet, it’s very overused and overrated. If you are...

The viral Dubai chocolate bar trend: Is it worth the hype?

The viral Dubai chocolate bar trend: Is it worth the hype?

Written by Danyah Nofal, Staff writer February 9, 2025

If you have been active on social media in the last few months, especially on TikTok, you might have stumbled across reviews of the famous Dubai chocolate bar on your feed at some point. You might have...

Student filmmakers display their talent at LTHS Short Film Festival

Student filmmakers display their talent at LTHS Short Film Festival

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E editor February 6, 2025

On Friday, January 31, LTHS hosted their second annual Short Film Festival, which featured eleven short films directed, acted, and edited by Lockport students. On the night of the event, the auditorium...

Streaks: Copypastas and the Trivialization of Trauma

Streaks: Copypastas and the Trivialization of Trauma

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer February 5, 2025

Snapchat is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, with 414 million daily active users and $4.6 billion in annual revenue according to a 2023 Q4 Snap Inc. earnings call. With such a...

Let’s Dish! (Lockport Food Review #3): Oasis Mexican Kitchen & Bar

Let’s Dish! (Lockport Food Review #3): Oasis Mexican Kitchen & Bar

Written by Jackson Maloney, Jack LoPresti, Gabriel Sot, and Owen Miller February 4, 2025

Welcome to our third installment of Lockport Food Reviews, where we review local restaurants in the Lockport area. Following up on the previous entry in the series, we decided to switch it up. For this...

Superintendent POV: Choosing e-learning is not as easy as it seems

Superintendent POV: Choosing e-learning is not as easy as it seems

Written by Hannah Faut, Staff writer February 4, 2025

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the @lockporths205 Instagram and Facebook accounts along with lths.org announced that the impending cold day would be in-person learning on Tuesday, January 21. They typically...

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2024: Pop Culture Year in Review

Written by Mercedez Ruiz, Staff writer February 4, 2025

Many exciting things happened in 2024 and now that we are a month into the new year, it’s time to reflect on the year’s greatest moments.  January The start of 2024 didn’t have many blockbuster...

Films About Friendship That Should be Important Messages to Teenagers

Films About Friendship That Should be Important Messages to Teenagers

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer February 4, 2025

High School is a difficult time for most students, especially when it comes to friendships. Friendships are an ever-changing part of growing up that rarely stay the same as life moves ahead. Many filmmakers...

Dogs: Why Do We Love Them?

Dogs: Why Do We Love Them?

Written by Estelle Brownlee, Staff writer February 3, 2025

The other day as I looked at my dog, an English Black Labrador, I wondered what made him so cute and lovable. Was it his floppy ears? Or big brown eyes? Was it the way he sat so close to me while I made...