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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

“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...

A photo from Sept. 29, 2025 of a chicken ranch wrap served at the LTHS cafeteria with the expiration date of Sept. 21, 2025 taken by Kiera Gallagher

Expired food, inflated prices, and late lunch: Cafeteria concerns at LTHS

Written by Halle Spasovski, Staff writer November 3, 2025

Recently, concerns amongst students regarding the lunches at LTHS have heightened. With the shrinkflation of meals, early lunch line closures and food shortages for 6th hour lunch, and, most shockingly,...

Image of conference winners after CSMUN XVI on Oct. 18, 2025. Featuring (from left to right): Jack Pluth, William Maier, Dayton Barrett, Zaira Reyes, Emily Hogan, Gabriella Kedzierski, and Julianne Carway. 

Photo credit: Monica Sasulski

Lockport Model UN doubles previous record of awards at recent conference

Written by Zaira Reyes, Emily Hogan October 22, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Lockport’s Model United Nations (LPMUN) made history with a total of six awards won at Carl Sandburg’s Conference (CSMUN XVI)—double the former record of three awards at a conference....

Between Joe’s easygoing charm, and Sabrina’s playful confidence, the two make an unexpectedly perfect duo. 

Accessed via Wikimedia Commons and duo image created on Canva by Aman Sunbulli. CC BY-SA 2.0.

Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Keery have the internet buzzing

Written by Aman Sunbulli, Staff writer October 22, 2025

This year has been a pivotal chapter in Sabrina Carpenter’s career. From her national Short n’ Sweet tour to topping charts with her hit “Manchild,” she continues to dominate the pop music industry....

Lockport Township East Campus High School, Room 37

COMPASS: Is it beneficial or a waste of time?

Written by Katie McNulty, Staff writer October 7, 2025

At Lockport Township High School, students are given a period of the school day to visit another teacher for a class that they may be confused in or need extra help. This free period is known as COMPASS....