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NVD Migrates Laptops
Faina Usvetov and Jamison Goldberg April 9, 2025

Moving into the new year, the NVD technology team has decided to update the security features on students...

Black History presenters at the assembly.
Black History and Culture Club lead celebration for Black history month
Asia Pamias, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

February is a very important month for Black communities across the world. Black History Month- a...

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Are we saying goodbye to TikTok?
Maya Gueguen, Editor-in-chief • January 27, 2025
Holiday market beneath the Christmas tree in Bryant Park.
Bryant Park recovers from two fires
Anna Schwartz, Opinion Editor • January 27, 2025
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NVD Girls basketball team
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NVD plays in NJ basketball state sectionals
Jamison Goldberg, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

NVD girls and boys basketball teams fought hard to continue their season into following rounds of the...

Doncic shows new team jersey, photo courtesy ABC30
Luka Doncic Trade Excites NBA Fans
Jack Kim, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

With the recent news of the Los Angeles Lakers trading several strong assets for five- time NBA All-Star...

Gabriella Mittelman on the court
Mittelman scores 1,000 points
Anna Schwartz, Opinion Editor • April 5, 2025
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Orientation day as a college Freshman
Finding college roommate feels like speed dating
Anna Schwartz and Ashley Morrison April 22, 2025

 For high school seniors planning to attend college, one big question often looms: how to find the right roommate. While some might assume that...

Spring flowers
Spring Has Sprung: Which NVD Student Are You?
Faina Usvetov, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

As the weather warms up, students at NVD are preparing for spring and summer while still juggling their roles as high schoolers. Whether they...

Saint Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • March 12, 2025
Picture of a wrapped gift
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gifts
Sophia Lee, News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Features
Meghan Magnus joins NVD as choir director
Amit Weigel, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

This year, Northern Valley Demarest gained a new addition to the staff, Meghan Magnus, the new choir...

Taco Bell Ube Strawberry Cookie
Features
NVD students excited about new Taco Bell menu
Lora Apostolova, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

As the weather gets warmer and the cool breezes start coming there is something else coming, and that...

Women's History Month Poster
NVD Celebrates Women’s History Month
Mia Harrison, Sports and Managing Editor • April 5, 2025
Popular college logos
Students choose colleges
LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor • March 12, 2025
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Last public sighting of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman and wife’s cause of death confirmed
Lia Levy, Arts Editor • April 22, 2025

Iconic actor and two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their...

Poster advertising the Murder Mystery Dinner.
International thespian society hosts annual Murder Mystery Dinner
Vivian Griffin, Staff Writer • April 5, 2025

The Theater Department will host its annual Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. in...

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Brands’ Manipulative Tactics Make Online Shopping a Battle
Mia Harrison, Managing/Sports Editor • March 12, 2025

In recent years, shopping online has become much more popular and favorable over the traditional ways of in person shopping. Many clothing companies...

An accurate representation of the stress opening college decisions brings.
How to handle college decisions
Georgeena Gonedes, Marketing/PR Executive • February 11, 2025

As a senior navigating the college process, I finally find myself in the shoes of all the students who have come before me.  It’s a unique...

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,...

Substitute teacher teaching a class
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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...

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
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...

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...

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...

LeAnn Speranza
LeAnn Speranza
Photo/ Design Editor

My name is Leann Speranza, I am a senior at NVD and I am excited to be in my second year of Journalism! I am proud to be the Photo and Design Editor and excited to be working on the newspaper again this...

Vivian Griffin
Vivian Griffin
Staff Writer

Hi, I’m Vivian, and I am a sophomore at NVD. I'm very excited to be a part of the Journalism class and the Northern Star. I look forward to being able to write for the newspaper and I love reading and...

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