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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

Dutch Bros: The new Starbucks?

Dutch Bros: The new Starbucks?

Written by Emma Bazan, Staff writer March 20, 2025

Everyone has their go-to Starbucks order to treat themselves from time to time. However, since Starbucks has recently discontinued some drinks like frappuccinos, mochas, and lattes, they are losing their...

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Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: What we know and what to expect

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer March 19, 2025

On March 10, Ariana Grande took to Instagram and announced the highly anticipated deluxe version of her latest album, “Eternal Sunshine.” With six extra tracks and a short film, there’s a lot to...

Let’s Dish! (Lockport Food Review #4): Dave's Hot Chicken

Let’s Dish! (Lockport Food Review #4): Dave’s Hot Chicken

Written by Hannah Faut and Addison Littel March 17, 2025

Welcome to our fourth installment of Lockport Food Reviews, where we review local restaurants in the Lockport area. With the recent opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Lockport, one might wonder how...

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Is daylight saving necessary?

Written by Kyle Evans, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Daylight saving time - one of the very few things that can provide happiness in one month and despair in another.  As daylight saving time has passed us once again, many are probably still wondering...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It’s Okay to Go Into College With an Undecided Major

It’s Okay to Go Into College With an Undecided Major

Written by Danyah Nofal, Staff writer January 15, 2025

Society often expects that a high school graduate who is set on going to college is aware of what their major and future career will look like. Regardless, many college freshmen experience feelings of...

College Tuition and Why It Should be Free: The Inflation of Tuition Costs

College Tuition and Why It Should be Free: The Inflation of Tuition Costs

Written by Emily Wrona, Staff writer January 8, 2025

The rising cost of college tuition has become a significant barrier to higher education for many students. Over the past few decades, tuition fees at public and private institutions have skyrocketed, making...