The Port Press

Every Vote Matters
October 27, 2020
Peyton Brill, Freelancer
2020. A year that started off like any other, but slowly turned to chaos. As the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2019, many hoped that in ushering in a new...
Opinion: Biden’s Fracking Comments Unfavorable With Both Supporters and Undecided Voters
October 26, 2020
Elias Giuliano, Contributor
The final presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and incumbent President Donald Trump was full of critical moments and sound bites that critics and campaigners...
Opinion: Democrats Are Wrong in Saying Amy Coney Barret’s SCOTUS Justice Nomination is Unjustified
October 25, 2020
Elias Giuliano, Contributor
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court — to take the place of the late Justice Ginsburg — have concluded....
“Aguirre, The Wrath Of God” is Historical, but Relevant to Today’s World
October 22, 2020
Harrison LeBow, Contributor
Title: Aguirre, The Wrath Of God Director: Werner Herzog Year: 1972 Film Movement: New German Cinema Rating: 4/5 (★★★★☆) Werner Herzog’s 1972 historical...
“There are 2 representatives among us”: Representative Ocasio-Cortez Uses Twitch to Inspire Younger Generations to Act
October 21, 2020
James Connor, Contributor
“Anyone want to play Among Us with me on Twitch to get out the vote?” That’s the question that U.S. House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — better known...
Sugar vs. Sweetener: What’s the Difference?
October 20, 2020
Mckenzie Schuvart, Freelancer
Sugar comes in many forms, disguises itself under different names and brings with it varying side effects. The sweet white granules we use for baking, and the powdered variety...
Life on Venus: Fluke or Find?
October 19, 2020
Nick Crafa, Contributor
The notion that life may exist outside of planet Earth has piqued human interests for centuries. New technology has enabled scientists to search far beyond our solar system...
Despite Lack of “All-Out” Frenzy, NHL Free Agency 2020 Proves Interesting
October 16, 2020
Carter LaCorte, Freelancer
NHL Free Agency 2020, which began on October 9, wasn’t the all-out frenzy it has been in the past. Among the six top-ranked unrestricted free agents (Alex Pietrangelo, Taylor...
Mme. Kessler Appointed as IB Coordinator
October 15, 2020
Griffin Crafa, Editor-in-Chief
On Thursday, October 8, Anna Kessler (or Madame Kessler, as is she referred to by her French students), officially began her position as Northport High School's IB Coordinator....
7 Ways to Catch a Scammer
October 11, 2020
Juliana Tjornhom, Freelancer
Beware. Money-hungry criminals are luring people in for quick cash. Hiding behind pixelated screens, they intend to leave your pockets dry and your worries high. These cowardly...

Mme. Kessler Appointed as IB Coordinator

October 15, 2020 • No Comments

On Thursday, October 8, Anna Kessler (or Madame Kessler, as is she referred to by her French students), officially began her position as Northport High School's IB Coordinator. The position has been vacant since Wayne Jensen,...

Last Day of School: NHS, June 15th

June 17, 2020 • No Comments

A Guide to AP History Courses

Alexandra Weber

June 8, 2020 • No Comments

At Northport High School, students have the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These rigorous and demanding courses provide an in-depth examination of a subject, and introduce students to new and different ways...

View All

Lifestyle

Sugar vs. Sweetener: What’s the Difference?

Mckenzie Schuvart, Freelancer

October 20, 2020 • No Comments

Sugar comes in many forms, disguises itself under different names and brings with it varying side effects. The sweet white granules we use for baking, and the powdered variety we use for topping and decorating, are two of...

7 Ways to Catch a Scammer October 11, 2020
Coffee: How Does This Dietary Staple Actually Work? October 5, 2020
A Guide to AP History Courses June 8, 2020
COVID-19: A Talk With Juniors May 25, 2020

View All

Entertainment

“Aguirre, The Wrath Of God” is Historical, but Relevant to Today’s World

Harrison LeBow, Contributor

October 22, 2020 • No Comments

Title: Aguirre, The Wrath Of God Director: Werner Herzog Year: 1972 Film Movement: New German Cinema Rating: 4/5 (★★★★☆) Werner Herzog’s 1972 historical epic Aguirre, The Wrath...