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Bergen County zoo staff member showing the surprise animal.
Photo courtesy of Chloe Poirot.
Japanese Classes Help Bergen County Zoo
Chloe Poirot, Scarlett Gaard, Georgeena Gonedes, and Noga Nathaniel December 6, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, William Paris and his Japanese class hosted two zookeepers from the Bergen...

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NVD students discuss 2024 election
Lora Apostolova, Staff writer • November 21, 2024

With the election results in and voting over, Donald Trump will be the new President of the United States,...

P. Diddy at his parties
Unmasking Sean “Diddy” Combs
LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor • November 14, 2024
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Students can leave for subs?
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • October 15, 2024
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Caption: Reed Kauderer makes offense and defense plays during games.
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Athlete of the issue: Reed Kauderer
Olivia Rothstein, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

Reed Kauderer is a notable player for Northern Valley Demarest’s football team this season, showcasing...

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Athlete of the Issue: DaeJuan Joseph
Jamison Goldberg, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

While DaeJuan Joseph is only a sophomore, he is already stealing the show and dominating NVD football.  For...

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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
Boys winter track team winning Group 2 state indoor championship last year
Features
Students discuss Fall preparation for Winter sports
Maya Mikay, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

With the fall season coming to an end and the winter sports season looming, students reflect on what...

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...

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NVD celebrates October
Amit Weigel, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
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A range of flavors sold by Crumbl Cookies including Peanut Butter Munch, Pink Sugar, Blueberry Muffin, and Triple Chocolate Chip.
1,000 calorie cookie: worth it or not?
Nellie Brenner, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024

Whether or not a 1,000-calorie cookie is worth it is debatable; however, most people are willing to pass...

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Judges give three 10s
NVD students “Dance With the Stars”
Sophie Halper, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

“Dancing With the Stars,” has been a popular reality TV show for years. However, the show has recently...

Clapperboard
Student spotlight: Indy Mishra
Lia Levy, Arts Editor • November 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....

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 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...

Asia Pamias
Asia Pamias
Staff Writer

Hi, I'm Asia. I am a Junior at NVD and I am so excited to be a part of the staff team this year! I am on the girls wrestling team at NVD. I am looking forward to my junior year, and I am so excited to...

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...

Ashley Morrison
Ashley Morrison
Features Editor

Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a Junior at NVD and I’m so happy to be a new member of the journalism staff! I play varsity soccer, love reading, writing, and hanging out with my friends. I want to be an author...

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...

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