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Harvard sues administration after federal funding freeze
Anna Schwartz, Opinion Editor • May 13, 2025

Is Harvard justified in suing the Trump administration? That’s what U.S. District Court Judge Allison...

Pope Francis
Catholic Church in wake of Pope Francis’ Death
Evelyn Ricci, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

On Monday, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after serving as pope from 2013...

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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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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...

Mother and daughters on Mother's Day. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Mother’s Day gift ideas
Asia Pamias, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

Mother’s Day isn’t just another holiday. It’s a chance to slow down, say thanks, and show mothers around the world some love and gratitude.  Let’s...

Saint Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • March 12, 2025
Senior girls posing in the staircase
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...

2025 Track and Field Commits
Photo Courtesy: Olivia Rothstein
Features
Commitment Day: 15 NVD students continue playing sports at the collegiate level
Olivia Rothstein, Maya Mikay • May 13, 2025

On May 2, NVD hosted its annual signing day for the student athletes who are continuing to participate...

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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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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...

Cartoon of influencer culture | Photo courtesy of The Northern Star
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...

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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...

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,...

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...

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Meet the Staff
Charli Goldstein
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Charli and I am currently a Senior at NVD. I am excited to be a part of Journalism this school year. I am a Varsity Sprinter for the NVD Track and Field team and I have a passion for fashion....

Georgeena Gonedes
Georgeena Gonedes
Marketing/ PR Editor

Hi! My name is Georgeena Gonedes, and I am a Senior. As the Marketing/PR Executive for the Northern Star, and since it is my last year writing for the paper, I hope to elevate the social media presence...

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...

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.

Victoria Albert
Victoria Albert
Staff Writer

Hello! I'm Victoria and I'm a sophomore at NVD this year. I love reading, writing short stories, movies, music, and art. I'm looking forward to my first year as a staff writer for The Northern Star!

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