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A concerned Joe Biden looks on.
Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Sophia Lee, News Editor • May 28, 2025

On May 18, 2025, the office of former US President Joe Biden announced he was diagnosed with prostate...

Newark Liberty International Airport runway
Newark Airport faces major delays
Evelyn Ricci, News Editor • May 27, 2025

Since April 28, Newark Liberty International Airport faced major delays and cancellations in a series...

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The NVD track team after winning leagues on May 2, 2025.
Spring Sports Review
Jamison Goldberg, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

As the end of the school year is rapidly approaching, the end of the spring sports season is also drawing...

Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, photo creds Green Bay Press-Gazette
2025 NFL Draft excites, shocks fans
Jack Kim, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

The NFL Draft has become a massive national event, with view counts of its first round surpassing even...

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Luka Doncic Trade Excites NBA Fans
Jack Kim, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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Lorde fans experience surprise concert, Washington Square Park
Lora Apostolova, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

In what can be described as a “wild and fluorescent” moment from Lorde’s sixth most popular song, “Supercut,” Lorde showed up at Washington...

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What fashion reveals about identity
Sophie Halper, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

When a student wakes up in the morning before school, they may not realize it, but the selected outfit can reveal a lot about the wearer’s...

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Mother’s Day gift ideas
Asia Pamias, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025
Features
Seniors say goodbye to school, hello to work
Charli Goldstein and Chloe Poirot May 16, 2025

Northern Valley Demarest seniors are beginning to wrap up their last year of high school sooner than...

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Features
NVD seniors say goodbye
Scarlett Gaard and LeAnn Speranza May 13, 2025

As the 2025 school year comes to an end, the seniors are getting ready to say their goodbyes. Before...

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Jamie and his father as Jamie is being interviewed by police
“Adolescence” review
Noga Nathaniel, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

On March 13, 2025, Netflix dropped a new, original, limited series called “Adolescence.” The story...

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Sequel Season: Why Every Movie Feels Familiar This Year
Ashley Morrison, Features Editor • May 15, 2025

In 2025, the entertainment world is set to be flooded with sequels and franchise continuations. From...

Summer Playlist 2025
Nellie Brenner, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
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Nepotism ruined Hollywood
Sophia Lee, News Editor • May 16, 2025

From the beginning of Hollywood’s inception, it was common knowledge that one with connections in the industry would definitely have an easier...

Coachella music festival
Politics should be kept far away from Coachella
Lia Levy, Arts Editor • May 15, 2025

Coachella, one of the biggest music festivals in the world and held in California, has been making headlines, but not for a typical reason. It...

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Influencing: Job or Hobby?
Mia Harrison, Managing & Sports Editor • May 15, 2025

With the modern growth of social media platforms, people have amassed large followings, developing a new culture of “influencers.” According...

Graduation student
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As a graduating senior, what would I tell my freshman year self?
Maya Gueguen, Co editor-in-chief • May 8, 2025

The biggest piece of advice I can give is that time flies. All the memories and experiences I have had over the last four years have flown by,...

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Is leaving for subs a good addition to NVD?
Maya Gueguen and Lola Brown April 22, 2025

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, NVD juniors and seniors have been able to sign out of the school when their teacher is absent.  In...

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Meet the Staff
Maya Mikay
Maya Mikay
Staff Writer

Hi! I'm Maya Mikay, I'm a senior and a senior writer of The Northern Star. I have been a part of the track and field team since my freshman year. I am looking forward to my senior year, and can't wait...

Chloe Poirot
Chloe Poirot
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Chloe Poirot. I’m a senior and I’m a staff writer for The Northern Star. I play soccer, basketball, and run track and I am so excited to write about NVD’s athletics.

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...

Lola Brown
Lola Brown
Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Lola Brown. I am a senior and have done journalism for three years. I am excited to lead our schools newsroom for another year!

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...

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