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Carly Heffernan

Carly Heffernan, Staff Writer

Carly is a freshman who likes music, art, and movies. She mostly writes opinion pieces and interesting facts. Her favorite color is green and her favorite band is Neutral Milk Hotel. 

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Port Perspective: Sephora Kids

Port Perspective: Sephora Kids

Carly Heffernan and Noelle Oppedisano
April 15, 2024
James Simonetti has been the first boy in Northport history to make the Flagline team, and things havent always been easy for him.

The First Boy on the NHS Flagline

Carly Heffernan, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Plenty of students struggle with studying and, if you’re anything like me, hate doing work at home.

After School Academic Place

Carly Heffernan, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Plenty of students will use AI to avoid writing long essays, come up with ideas, and answer homework questions.

Opinion: Are Students Wrong for Using AI? 

Carly Heffernan, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
I think it is important to have a story about BHM and its history to hopefully inspire readers to commemorate the month, either by celebrating or reflecting.

Black History Month 2024

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
February 9, 2024
Last week I opened up TikTok and saw something intriguing: A trend where users tell their audience what trends they think are good or bad (yeses and nos).

Opinion: Fashion Yeses and Nos

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
February 7, 2024
Enjoy a solid breakfast and I promise your day will be better.

Breakfast: The Most Forgotten Meal of the Day

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
February 1, 2024
This past week was, for most, midterm week.

Opinion: Midterm Madness

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
January 30, 2024
This event was something of a shock to parents, but as a student, I knew that this disrespect to both employees and property was (on a smaller scale) all too common.

Opinion: Northport’s Teenage Shoplifters

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
January 22, 2024
I’m here to introduce you to Rae, not as an “emo”, but as a student, as an artist, and a friend.

Humans of Northport: Rae Carlson

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
December 22, 2023
Sage Konte is a bright and friendly freshman at Northport High School.

Humans of Northport: Sage Konte

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
December 8, 2023
It seems like every time Im in the hallway Im assaulted by repugnant odors.

Opinion: Northport Students Need to Work on Their Hygiene

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
December 5, 2023
Languages are an important part of a complete education and in recent years schools in America have started being more multicultural.

Opinion: The Importance of Foreign Language Classes

Carly Heffernan and Nicholas Angelo
December 4, 2023
As spooky masks are taken off shelves and candy corn goes on clearance, one wonders if the appearance of Christmas trees and Santa Claus are inappropriate this early in the year.

Opinion: Too Early for Christmas?

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
November 20, 2023
A problem that many students face is a lack of motivation.

How to Get Motivated!

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
October 30, 2023
Many people think of the 80’s and 90’s as a golden age for horror. Ask anyone for a Halloween movie recommendation and I guarantee that a movie from this era will be mentioned.

Horror Classics: Do They Hold Up?

Carly Heffernan, Correspondent
October 23, 2023
When I first told my friends that I joined Northport High School’s GSA, I got a few confused glances and questions asking what the club was.

The GSA: A Club for Everyone

Carly Heffernan, Freelancer
October 17, 2023
In this ever growing web of information there is a new phenomenon beginning: the microtrend. 

Microtrends: Fashionable or Wasteful?

Carly Heffernan, Correspondent
September 26, 2023
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