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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

With fewer places to go, many teens are left feeling isolated in a world that has become increasingly disconnected. 
Collage created by Randal Torres.

The end of “casual” hanging out for teens

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer May 19, 2026

In almost every classroom, there’s a recurring moment: a teacher asks a question, most students know the answer, but the room stays quiet and no one raises their hand. Eventually, the teacher sighs and...

A student opening up the app Prize Picks to make bets during school hours.

Is gambling becoming a common school activity?

Written by Tristan Smith, Staff writer May 9, 2026

Blackjack, poker, sports betting: all games previously reserved for casinos are now showing up in the classroom. As gambling becomes easier and more common among student bodies with the availability of...

LTHS students enjoying the science storms tornado simulation at the Museum of Science and Industry during prom.

Photo credit: Abigail Carroll

Should LTHS switch the location of prom?

Written by Arianna Siedoff, Staff writer May 1, 2026

Don’t you get tired of going to the same location for prom year after year? Wouldn’t it be fun to have a change of scenery every once in a while?  Lockport’s Prom takes place at the Museum of...

Collection of lip products and NeeDohs show how everyday items can quickly multiply as trends spread through school. 

Photo credit: Jessica Smith

The culture of consumerism at Lockport

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer February 25, 2026

Imagine walking through the halls during the passing period. Certain items appear again and again: a bright squishy ball in someone’s hand, a giant metal water bottle tucked into a backpack sleeve, new...

Was Super Bowl LX the worst in recent history?

Written by Nicholas Purpura, Staff writer February 18, 2026

This year’s Super Bowl, Super Bowl LX, was held in Santa Clara, California, featuring the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. In the weeks leading up to the game, fans were filled with anticipation,...

LTHS student participates in doomscrolling instead of completing work in class. 

Photo credit: Leyan Elayyan

Deadly doomscrolling

Written by Leyan Elayyan, Staff writer February 8, 2026

A high school student has around the average screen time of 7 hours daily. That is about 106 days of the year put into scrolling. 106 days put into using your fingers to swipe, tap and repeat.  The...

The first month of the year, despite promising exciting new possibilities, always seems to drag on in endless snowy misery.

Digitially illustrated by Emma Lasko.

Dry January: Why’s it so boring?

Written by Julianne Carway, Editorial Editor February 3, 2026

Now that it’s February, it’s time to review the January experience, to discover just why this month feels like the longest of the year, every year.  Let me set the scene. You’ve spent the last...