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Students can leave for subs?
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • October 15, 2024

As the new school year starts up, rumors have been circulating that upperclass students can now leave...

Trump vs. Kamala
2024 election: Trump vs. Harris
Lola Brown and Maya Gueguen October 8, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is in full swing. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have participated in...

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NVD’s persistent “mice issue”
Michelle Yu, Co-News Editor • May 21, 2024
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Major League Baseball fans buzzing at prospect of potential Yankees versus Mets Subway World Series
Major League Baseball fans buzzing at prospect of potential Yankees versus Mets Subway World Series
Ashley Morrison, Features Editor • October 21, 2024

This postseason, for the first time since 2000, both the New York Yankees and New York Mets have both...

Home Football Game
Students Watch Undefeated Football Team
Anna Schwartz, Opinion Editor • October 15, 2024

Friday night football is the perfect excuse to go out with friends. Kicking off the school year with...

White out 2024 - Norsemen football follow-up and future
White out 2024 – Norsemen football follow-up and future
LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor • September 16, 2024
New York Rangers at MSG
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They’re on their feet at the garden!
Ashley Morrison, Features Editors • May 23, 2024
The tournament schedule posted on the softball instagram account.
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Girls softball team makes history
Lilly Hamlin, Sports Editor • May 20, 2024
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Is fall “falling” too early?
Is fall “falling” too early?
Mia Harrison, Sports/Managing Editor • October 15, 2024

As school begins again, and with the weather starting to get colder, some students are ready to participate in fun fall trends and traditions,...

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Summer calls for a shorts restock
Sujin Kim, Staff Writer • May 23, 2024

As much as everyone loves snuggling up in their comfy sweats and hoodies, the chilly days have come to an end. As summer approaches, the UV and...

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Students of NVD take on tanning
Maya Gueguen, Editor-in-chief • May 21, 2024
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Memorial Day Weekend Tips and Traditions
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • May 20, 2024
Getting to know NVD’s Cafeteria Ladies
Features
Getting to know NVD’s Cafeteria Ladies
Julia Reyes/Staff, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

If there's one thing we can all agree on, the cafeteria ladies at NVD are so dedicated to their jobs...

Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette
Features
Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette
Ashley Morrison, Features Editor • October 8, 2024

As an incoming freshman at any high school, it sometimes takes a while to settle in. Whether it’s having...

Seniors dress up in "Frat" attire. 
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Seniors participate in spirit week
LeAnn Speranza, Photo/Design Editor • May 31, 2024
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Movie watching in the fall (photo courtesy: Pinterest)
The perfect fall through the perfect watchlist
Lia Levy, Arts Editor • October 8, 2024

The fall season is all about bundling up and feeling those cozy autumn vibes, which begs the question:...

Creative masks created by underclassmen
Another success for NVD’s annual art show
Michelle Yu, Co-News Editor • June 12, 2024

NVD holds an annual art show to display students’ artwork from different art classes the school...

NVD student’s summer songs
Lola Brown, Co Editor-in-chief • June 12, 2024
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Influencers cause overconsumption outbreak
Influencers cause overconsumption outbreak
Georgeena Gonedes, Marketing/PR Executive • October 7, 2024

It's safe to say that apps we know and love such as Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok have turned into one big ad and it's tiring.   We used...

Graduation caps being thrown in the air.
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A senior looks back
Lucy Brisman, Managing Editor/Opinion Editor • May 31, 2024

13 years ago, County Road Elementary School gave me an ID that defined me for my entire academic career. The first four numbers were 2024....

Teachers shouldn’t give homework on religious holidays
Teachers shouldn’t give homework on religious holidays
Valentina Penagos, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

In the past few days, teachers have been giving homework to students while holidays have been happening. Most of these holidays have been Jewish...

Editorial: Passing the torch
Editorial: Passing the torch
Marta Gershanok, Editor-in-chief • May 31, 2024

As the year comes to an end, it’s time for me to pass the torch as editor-in-chief to the next class. Considering I started my journalism journey...

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Is Brandy Melville exclusive or offensive?
Marta Gershanok, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2023

Is Brandy Melville “uncancellable”? Are their “one size fits all” clothes morally wrong or is their brand just “exclusive” to a certain...

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Meet the Staff
Maya Gueguen
Maya Gueguen
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hi my name is Maya Gueguen! I'm a senior and the Co-Editor in Chief of the Northern Star! I run cross country and track and field. I'm excited to write many articles this year and take on my new role as...

Lora Apostolova
Lora Apostolova
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Lora Apostolova. I am a sophomore at NVD and a staff writer for the Northern Star. I play tennis and love going to the beach to swim. I am most happy with my friends and trying new foods,...

Sophia Lee
Sophia Lee
News Editor

Hi! I’m Sophia, and I’m currently a junior at NVD. I love reading historical fiction, watching comedy shows, and writing for the newspaper. I’m really excited to write and collaborate with the incredible...

Olivia Rothstein
Olivia Rothstein
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Olivia Rothstein, I'm a senior, and a Staff Writer of The Northern Star. In my free time, I enjoy playing hockey, track, and soccer, as well as spending time with my friends. A fun fact...

Scarlett Gaard
Scarlett Gaard
Lifestyle Editor

Hi, I am Scarlett Gaard, I'm a senior here at NVD, and this is my second year in journalism. I am the new lifestyle editor and I am so excited to bring new ideas and stories to the Northern Star!

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