Teen vaping on the rise in the U.S.
Written by Haley Wyatt, Features Writer
February 20, 2019
As Lockport Township High School begins to crack down on student vaping at both campuses, it is important to look at the numbers associated with teen vaping in the United States. Some teens today feel that vaping is not as dangerous as smoking and poses virtually none of the same risks. However, whe...
From the inside of a mental health facility
Written by Jennie Alexandros, News Editor
February 21, 2018
When you think of a mental health facility, what do you imagine? A white room with padded walls and straight jacks? Chains, evil staff, and flickering lights? Maybe even the terrifying asylum from “American Horror Story” or any other popular horror movie? Typically, most people who have not experi...
Epilepsy: What it means to be 1 in 26
Written by Madeline Hedrich, Photographer
November 26, 2017
You’re walking with your friend, until suddenly, they collapse onto the ground, unconscious, and immediately their body starts to flail and contract. They throw up, lose their bladder, and shake violently; they completely lose control over everything in their body. In this scenario, it’s not what’s hap...
The art of stress management in school
Written by Jennie Alexandros, News Editor
November 1, 2017
As the months of the school year continue on, the workload and difficulty of your classes increase until you eventually become so stressed that you throw your hands in the air and decide that enough is enough - until, of course, you realize that quitting is not an option. Personally, I have been feeling the weight o...
Conquering teen depression
Written by Abigail Ignasiak, Student Writer
October 3, 2017
Depression, particularly in teenagers, is often described as an invisible illness. Its symptoms can easily be played off as teenagers just acting like...well, teenagers. A student acting moody, becoming disconnected from their parents, and sleeping hours and hours on end after school can be labeled as ...
Can your phone contribute to stress levels?
Written by Erika Klejka, Student Writer
September 22, 2017
Have you ever been with someone who was constantly on his or her phone? You aren’t the only one. According to the Pew Research Center in February 2016, people in today’s society are so addicted that an average American logs onto Facebook five times or more a day. This Online addiction leads to cut...
Two fashion brands acknowledge models of different shapes and sizes
Written by Nancy Rivera, Student Writer
September 18, 2017
Kering and LVMH, two exclusive fashion brands, announced on September 6 that a new work requirement was made for their models. The companies have been criticized for hiring models with unrealistic body standards, so the new requirement would allow models of all shapes and sizes to work for them. ...
Snapchat’s new feature causes privacy concerns for users
Written by Kirsten Adamski, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
In late June, the popular social media app Snapchat added a brand new feature to its list: Snap Map. Snap Map is a digital map that allows users to see the exact location of some of their friends at any given moment in time. This obviously concerned some children and parents alike because this d...
Changing the mentality on mental illnesses
Written by Jennie Alexandros, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Naturally, humor is extremely therapeutic and helpful for people with mental illnesses. A mental illness is a disorder that affects a person's way of thinking, mood, or behavior. A mental illness is not a walk in the park, despite what most people think. It does not only consist of small bursts of an...
The benefits of learning a new language
Written by Adriana Watson, Editorial Editor
March 22, 2017
As inductions to honors societies for foreign languages are coming up at LTHS, I find it suitable to talk a bit about the benefits of learning a foreign language. The majority of high school students choose to simply take their two required years of a foreign language and move on. Continuing a langu...
Flu virus prevention
Written by Jennie Alexandros, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Getting sick seems almost impossible as teenagers. Whether it’s a cold or the chickenpox, we will catch something and spread it throughout the entire school and beyond that. Nonetheless, getting sick is can be preventable. All it requires is a bit of hygiene and precautions. Number one, you should alwa...
Safety in school
Written by Emily London, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
“Run. Hide. Fight…” On November 28th, 2016, Ohio State University broadcasted this three-worded message to students on campus. Piling chairs against their doors, students hid in their classrooms, alarmed and unaware of the events that were going to unfold. Other students and staff followed th...
Features Editor
Emily is a junior at LTHS and is our features editor for the 2019-2020 school year. This is her first year in the Porter Press. She is also in the Art Club, Best Buddies, and runs and jumps for the track and field girls team.