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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Biden Administration Approves Willow Project

Biden Administration Approves Willow Project

Written by Meda Bliudziute, News Editor March 17, 2023

The Willow project, which has taken online activism by storm, was just approved on March 13, 2023 by the Biden Administration. This was a surprise to many since Biden understands the existential threat...

Civil Disobedience in China

Civil Disobedience in China

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief December 19, 2022

Citizens all over China have taken to the streets to fight the country’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the country’s inhabitants have been subjected to China’s ultra-strict...

The Fifteenth Prime Minister Of Great Britain

The Fifteenth Prime Minister Of Great Britain

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E editor September 15, 2022

For the seventy years Queen Elizabeth the II has reigned over Great Britain, during which she has seen fourteen Prime Ministers come and go. On September 6th, the Queen appointed her fifteenth and final...

What if Roe V Wade is Overturned?

What if Roe V Wade is Overturned?

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor May 17, 2022

Roe v. Wade was originally a foundational Supreme Court ruling that took place back in 1970. It started with a lawsuit filed against the District Attorney of Dallas County, challenging a law in Texas strictly...

This Southern Man Doesn’t Need You Anymore

This Southern Man Doesn’t Need You Anymore

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer February 27, 2022

On January 24th, Neil Young requested that his music be taken off of Spotify due to his dissatisfaction to what he says is disinformation and bad science on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Joe Rogan’s Experience....

Impending Doom on Ukraine

Impending Doom on Ukraine

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief February 24, 2022

In recent days, Ukraine’s fate has been nearly sealed. Russian troops have been gradually moving into Ukrainian territory, leaving the rest of the world watching and waiting for what Vladimir Putin will...

What Happened in Texas

What Happened in Texas

Written by Mara Kubis, News Editor November 2, 2021

The Texas Abortion Law, Texas Heartbeat Act, came into effect on September 1st, 2021. The law is a six-week abortion law. The law makes zero exceptions for women who have been sexually assaulted.  The...

Our Trouble with Afghanistan

Our Trouble with Afghanistan

Written by Samantha Bradley, News Editor October 13, 2021

Tensions are high between the United States and Afghanistan because of the United States’ decision to pull our troops and bring them home in September of this year. It has been a slippery slope between...

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The Reality of the American Dream

Written by Zoey Foss, Editorial editor March 16, 2021

Since its early days, America has been a beacon of hope for immigrants and the poor. It's shown that no matter where you came from, or where you started, you can make it to the top. It’s so well known...

The Paris Climate Agreement

The Paris Climate Agreement

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor February 23, 2021

With the new administration officially in office, the United States is going through changes. One of these changes is the re-entering of the Paris Climate Agreement, also referred to as the Paris Agreement....

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Model UN – Exploring Beliefs

Written by Alyssa Papesh, Features Editor December 1, 2020

The elephant in the room should probably be addressed. It’s understandable that most political views are not even close to being satisfied, especially in this year’s election. However, there are ways...

Rest in Power; The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Rest in Power; The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Annie Coniglio, News Editor October 6, 2020

For 27 years, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a supreme court judge advocating for women’s rights and gender equality. Appointed in 1993, by President Bill Clinton, she became the second female justice in the...