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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

Looking for a Summer Internship? Apply Now!

Looking for a Summer Internship? Apply Now!

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer January 31, 2025

Lockport High School continues to create new opportunities for their students to help them in the real world. Most recently, LTHS has partnered with the Will County Center for Economic Development to provide...

Created by Sophia DalPonte

Lizzy McAlpine’s “Older”: A Journey Through Heartbreak and Healing

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer January 31, 2025

Recently, I stumbled upon Lizzy McAlpine’s latest album, “Older,” and it has truly taken over my life. Every lyric and song feels so intentional and raw in a way that I haven’t heard in many other...

Lockport's Prom Fashion Show: Why You Should Go

Lockport’s Prom Fashion Show: Why You Should Go

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer January 30, 2025

On January 21, a group of us student writers went to Lockport’s Prom Fashion Show, and we all had an amazing time. With all the fun we had as viewers, it was truly disappointing to see the lack of turnout....

The Importance of Summer Jobs for Students

The Importance of Summer Jobs for Students

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer January 29, 2025

Waiter, cashier, barista, stocker, babysitter… the options for a teenage job may seem minimal, but they’re endless! With proper research and job searching, every ambitious teen should be able to start...

Intramural Madness

Intramural Madness

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer January 28, 2025

As the CWC teams go into the 5th week of their basketball season, all teams were ready to bring the energy with just a couple weeks left until the playoffs starting February 5. The first game of the...

Created by Addison Littel

2025 Oscars: Who Will Take Home the Gold?

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer January 28, 2025

With the 2025 Oscar nominations having just been announced, the excitement is tangible across the entertainment industry. This year’s lineup features a diverse collection of films and performances, featuring...

The cover of the companion cookbook for the "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" show.

Bake Your Own Magic

Written by Julianne Carway, Editorial Editor January 28, 2025

To begin the most magical baking show in the muggle world, eighteen contestants who have never before met are divided into pairs to tackle the challenge of a lifetime. Each pair of contestants has a...

The Ban of TikTok; What Caused It?

The Ban of TikTok; What Caused It?

Written by Evie Maloney, Staff writer January 28, 2025

On January 19 2025, the app TikTok was banned in the United States. There were rumors weeks before about this ban, but at the time, nobody thought it would actually happen. But on January 18 2025 at 9:00...

Ohio State vs Notre Dame: The 2025 National Championship

Ohio State vs Notre Dame: The 2025 National Championship

Written by Cole Rickerson, Staff writer January 27, 2025

The most important game of the year in college football is the National Championship. This year's game was arguably the best team in college football, Ohio State, versus Notre Dame. Ohio State went into...

Lockport Cheer Begins Their Road to State

Lockport Cheer Begins Their Road to State

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer January 25, 2025

The Lockport Varsity Cheer team’s competition season has been nothing short of amazing this year. They have placed first in every competition during the regular season. Most recently, the Porters gave...

The 2024 NFL Season

The 2024 NFL Season

Written by Corey Rak, Staff writer The 2024 NFL Season January 20, 2025

The 2024 NFL season was another eventful and memorable season. As the season started, we saw the great rookie class of 2024 evolve throughout the season. With star quarterbacks such as the Commanders’...

Is Competitive Dance Anything Like Dance Moms?

Is Competitive Dance Anything Like Dance Moms?

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer January 17, 2025

As a competitive dancer, we often get the question “is competitive dance anything like Dance Moms?” and the answer is...not quite. “Dance Moms” is a reality TV show, and despite the name...