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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

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Outnumbering the uniform

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer April 29, 2025

The reason we have police officers is for the sake of protecting and serving our communities. These heroes are here to shield and defend us from the world of crime. However, what happens when young offenders...

The effects of dating early in life

The effects of dating early in life

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer April 24, 2025

A first love can feel like magic: getting butterflies any time the other person is even in the same room as you, or heaven forbid you make eye contact with one another. It's an intense feeling, exciting...

Crisis in Academic Expertise

Crisis in Academic Expertise

Written by Jackson Zych, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Going to college has been seen by many as an experience of a lifetime, as it involves having fun away from home. Students' lack of effort to think critically in certain situations gives them the false...

One shot isn’t enough: Why schools should offer a second in-school ACT

One shot isn’t enough: Why schools should offer a second in-school ACT

Written by Minahil Hamdani, Staff writer April 16, 2025

I recently took the ACT at school, and while it felt good to have it over with, something about the whole experience didn’t sit right with me. For many students, that single test day is the only chance...

Culinary Comfort and Crumble

Culinary Comfort and Crumble

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer April 8, 2025

Nothing sounds better than grabbing your favorite snacks and staying in all day eating them until there’s nothing left. The feeling that food gives us always has us coming back to it even though it’s...

Caffeine can be dangerous

Caffeine can be dangerous

Written by Estelle Brownlee, Staff writer April 8, 2025

There is nothing like cracking open an energy drink, making a fun coffee recipe or drinking some delicious green tea to start the long day ahead of you.  Healthy caffeine consumption can reap benefits...

Voting should be mandatory

Voting should be mandatory

Written by Emily Wrona, Staff writer April 8, 2025

We often hear about how important it is to vote in a democracy. But what happens when people don't? More and more people are choosing not to vote, and it is becoming a big problem.  In many democratic...

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Apple Vision Pro: The future that wasn’t

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer April 2, 2025

Welcome to 2075. The world is burning, Dogecoin has become the official currency of the United States of Canada, Grand Theft Auto VI finally released, and Lockport Township High School Southwest Campus...

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...