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Trump vs. Kamala
2024 election: Trump vs. Harris
Lola Brown and Maya Gueguen October 8, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is in full swing. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have participated in...

Students cheer as Northern Valley Demarest hosts its annual rep rally
Ashley Morrison, Features Editor • September 11, 2024

To celebrate fall sports and the first football game of the season, on Friday September 6, Northern Valley...

(photo courtesy of Audrey Kim)
NVD’s persistent “mice issue”
Michelle Yu, Co-News Editor • May 21, 2024
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White out 2024 - Norsemen football follow-up and future
LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor • September 16, 2024

Football season for the Norsemen has begun, and their first game of the season took place at NVD...

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

Madison Square Garden’s New York Rangers (NHL) and New York Knicks (NBA) have both made the second...

The tournament schedule posted on the softball instagram account.
(Photo courtesy of NVDSoftball via Instagram)
Girls softball team makes history
Lilly Hamlin, Sports Editor • May 20, 2024
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Summer calls for a shorts restock
Sujin Kim, Staff Writer • May 23, 2024

As much as everyone loves snuggling up in their comfy sweats and hoodies, the chilly days have come to an end. As summer approaches, the UV and...

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Students of NVD take on tanning
Maya Gueguen, Editor-in-chief • May 21, 2024

It’s officially tanning season! It’s time to get everyone’s sunscreen, sunglasses, and towels out.  With the start of warm weather,...

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Memorial Day Weekend Tips and Traditions
Scarlett Gaard, Lifestyle Editor • May 20, 2024
Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette
Features
Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette
Ashley Morrison, Features Editor • October 8, 2024

As an incoming freshman at any high school, it sometimes takes a while to settle in. Whether it’s having...

Picture of beaming Seniors
Features
Seniors conflicted over last-first day of school
Sophia Lee, News Editor • October 8, 2024

  With the jitters and excitement that the first day of school brings, unexpected feelings...

Seniors dress up in "Frat" attire. 
Photo courtesy of Lilly Hamlin
Seniors participate in spirit week
LeAnn Speranza, Photo/Design Editor • May 31, 2024
 Front view of Haworth Public School and County Road School in Demarest.
Seniors attend WBL for end of May
Syrena Sayid, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024
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Movie watching in the fall (photo courtesy: Pinterest)
The perfect fall through the perfect watchlist
Lia Levy, Arts Editor • October 8, 2024

The fall season is all about bundling up and feeling those cozy autumn vibes, which begs the question:...

Another success for NVD's annual art show
Michelle Yu, Co-News Editor • June 12, 2024

NVD holds an annual art show to display students’ artwork from different art classes the school...

NVD student's summer songs
Lola Brown, Co Editor-in-chief • June 12, 2024
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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....

Teachers shouldn’t give homework on religious holidays
Teachers shouldn’t give homework on religious holidays
Valentina Penagos, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

In the past few days, teachers have been giving homework to students while holidays have been happening. Most of these holidays have been Jewish...

LSU’s Angel Reese
Women's collegiate basketball players are “breaking the backboard” of the sports industry
Mia Harrison, Managing Editor/Sports Editor • May 31, 2024

The 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Championship went down on April 7th as a moment in women's sports history to be remembered. Throughout...

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...

(Photo courtesy to Phillip Pessar:Flickr)
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
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...

Olivia Rothstein
Olivia Rothstein
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Olivia Rothstein, I'm a senior, and a Staff Writer of The Northern Star. In my free time, I enjoy playing hockey, track, and soccer, as well as spending time with my friends. A fun fact...

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...

Scarlett Gaard
Scarlett Gaard
Lifestyle Editor

Hi, I am Scarlett Gaard, I'm a senior here at NVD, and this is my second year in journalism. I am the new lifestyle editor and I am so excited to bring new ideas and stories to the Northern Star!

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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