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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

"Snow days used to give students a chance to rest, reset, and just be kids. They encouraged creativity, being outside, and making memories."

The extinction of snow days

Written by Halle Spasovski, Staff writer February 2, 2026

Many people remember the instant joy of hearing the words “snow day” as a little kid. Waking up early on a chilly winter morning and looking outside your window to see a foot of snow in your backyard,...

"Despite packed schedules, teens are still expected to keep up socially. Whether it’s attending events, staying active in clubs or maintaining an online presence, there’s pressure to always be involved. If a teen isn’t busy, it can feel like they’re not doing enough."

Alarm Clock Vectors by Vecteezy

Why are teens expected to do it all?

Written by Aman Sunbulli, Staff writer February 1, 2026

Being a teenager today often means being expected to do everything at once. Students are encouraged to take challenging classes, earn high grades, work jobs and still maintain active social lives. While...

"Students struggle to stay focused and interested in their Spanish class."

Image digitally illustrated by Emma Lasko.

Is Spanish class taken seriously?

Written by Avery Yoder, Staff writer December 19, 2025

Most students at Lockport know that two World Language credits are required to graduate. Our school offers five languages: French, German, Japanese, American Sign Language, and the most popular, Spanish....

“It's scary how much we are starting to rely on AI for everything. So many people are losing the ability to think things through for themselves since they just rely on AI to give them the answer,” said senior Halle Spasovski. Digitally illustrated by Emma Lasko.

Is AI benefitting students?

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer November 10, 2025

“Just use ChatGPT, that's what I always do” is a typical response students hear every day in the classroom. Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days, in school, on our phones and even...

Raspberry energy drinks from both Scooters and 7 Brew - looks the same, but 7 Brew has additional fizz.

ANOTHER coffee place for Lockport?

Written by Emma Bazan, Staff writer September 25, 2025

Coffee, teas, and lemonades are drinks that will never go out of style. Many people have their go-to orders that they look forward to and crave. However, how many of these refreshment places are really...