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,...

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...

The second semester has rolled around, and there have been some changes to the expectations in LTHS. One of the newest, and most controversial, changes is the banning of Compass passes. It happens to...

Intramural basketball is underway for the 2026 season, but this year looks very different from the past. The league consists of eight teams, each with 10-20 students, and registration forms were open to...

“2026 is the year. It’s MY year. All the other ones? Forget about it. I’ll finally grow a six pack, stop eating lethal doses of Cheetos, read ‘The Iliad’ in a matter of milliseconds, and relish...

As course registration season approaches, more high school students are questioning whether four years of English should remain a graduation requirement. While most agree that English classes are essential...

Common reads taught in schools today are William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies,” George Orwell’s "Animal Farm," and numerous works by Shakespeare. What do all of these pieces have in common? They...

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....

“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...

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...

In our world today, especially among teens, there's an unspoken rule: remain relaxed, don't get too invested, and no matter what you do, don't be “cringe.” Social media is quietly and implicitly shaping...

This fall, the Minnesota Vikings made headlines by adding two male cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, to a squad that has historically been all-female. The decision drew a mixed response: support...