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P. Diddy at his parties
Unmasking Sean “Diddy” Combs
LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor • November 14, 2024

Recent revelations about Sean John Combs, better known as P. Diddy, have sent shockwaves through...

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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...

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NVD’s persistent “mice issue”
Michelle Yu, Co-News Editor • May 21, 2024
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Skills players Photo Creds: Adler's Photos
The undefeated Norsemen head to the playoffs
Mia Harrison and Jack Kim November 11, 2024

This season, the Norsemen football team has performed exceptionally well, ending the regular season undefeated...

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
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
Photo Credits: NYR at MSG
They’re on their feet at the garden!
Ashley Morrison, Features Editors • May 23, 2024
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Sick student
NVD’s school-wide sickness
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • November 12, 2024

As the weather gets colder here at NVD, it seems as though every single student is sick. As students walk through the halls the background...

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
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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
Tyra Banks and Alessandra Ambrosio
Features
Is the Victoria’s Secret fashion show actually back?
Georgeena Gonedes, Marketing/PR Editor • November 15, 2024

October 15, 2024 was the first time "Victoria's Secret" held its infamous runway show since 2018.  This...

Picture of a "flour baby"
Features
Senior health class brings about “flour babies”
Sophia Lee, News Editor • November 14, 2024

As the colder winter months roll in, bundles of lumpy packages begin to pop up in the hallways. Wrapped...

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NVD celebrates October
Amit Weigel, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette
Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette
Ashley Morrison, Features Editor • October 8, 2024
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Clapperboard
Student spotlight: Indy Mishra
Lia Levy, Arts Editor • November 12, 2024

With the expansion, evolution, and innovation of the world of film, the newest generation of filmmakers...

Costume Contest 2024 Costumes
NVD Halloween costume contest 2024 photos
LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor • November 12, 2024

Every year, NVD hosts a fun Halloween costume contest that’s become a favorite tradition. Students...

NVD student’s summer songs
Lola Brown, Co Editor-in-chief • June 12, 2024
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Marking period one grades
First quarter grades are not everything
Anna Schwartz, Opinion Editor • November 12, 2024

Marking period one ends after Teacher's Convention weekend and first quarter grades for your classes will be entered into Genesis. As a junior,...

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....

The Menendez brothers at their trial
Were the Menendez Brothers monsters or monstered?
Lola Brown and Maya Gueguen November 14, 2024

The 1989 case of the Menendez brothers has sparked extreme controversy over the fact that they murdered their abusive parents. Lyle and Erik...

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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Meet the Staff
Evelyn Ricci
Evelyn Ricci
Staff Writer

Hi, I’m Evelyn. I’m a sophomore at NVD and I’m so excited to be part of journalism this year. I love to ski, read, and travel, and I can’t wait to write articles on topics that I’m passionate...

Anna Schwartz
Anna Schwartz
Opinion Editor

Hi my name is Anna, I am a sophomore at NVD and I am the opinion editor of the Northern Star! I am a dancer and my favorite style of dance is contemporary. I love spending time with my two sisters and...

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,...

Faina Usvetov
Faina Usvetov
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Faina and I'm a Sophmore. This is my first year as a staff writer at NVD. I love writing which is why I'm super excited for this upcoming year.

Lia Levy
Lia Levy
Arts Editor

Hi! I’m Lia, and I’m a sophomore at NVD this year. I’m a huge music and film buff and have a knack for showing it… in the best way! I’m so excited to see where I’ll go with my first year as...

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