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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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Girls basketball game
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Demarest girls basketball team extends winning streak
Chloe Poirot, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

As the second week of January unfolds, Northern Valley Demarest’s girls basketball team is making moves...

Vonn after winning the Audi FIS World Cup downhill title in 2010 | Photo courtesy of Flickr
Lindsey Vonn returns to US ski team
Evelyn Ricci, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

After retiring five years ago due to injuries, Lindsey Vonn announced her return to the U.S. Ski Team...

Caption: Reed Kauderer makes offense and defense plays during games.
(Photo Courtesy: Shalev Adler - @nvdsports)
Athlete of the issue: Reed Kauderer
Olivia Rothstein, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
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Athlete of the Issue: DaeJuan Joseph
Jamison Goldberg, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
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New year's resolutions on paper
New Year’s Resolutions: Powerful or Pointless?
Sophie Halper, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

Prior to 2024’s end, families and friends came together to discuss their aspirations for the new year, known to many as New Year’s resolutions....

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
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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
Outside of Hackensack Hospital
Features
Star student hospital volunteers
Noga Nathaniel, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

As students rush to find ways to meet their required volunteer hours, juniors Rhea Kotak and Zola Ray...

South Korea Jeju Airlines flight 7C 2216 after crashing | Photo cred: NBC NEWS
Features
Airline issues cause fear among passengers
Jamison Goldberg, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

Plane crashes are rare, but when they happen, they cause a commotion inside a community. Causes range...

Junior prom 2024
Race to prom post
Olivia Rothstein, Maya Mikay • January 2, 2025
Two cars illegally parked not in a spot. 
Photo courtesy of Lola Brown
Commotion in NVD’s senior parking lot
Lola Brown, Co editor-in-chief • January 2, 2025
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"Verity" cast list
New buzz rises from Colleen Hoover’s film adaptations
Nellie Brenner and Noga Nathaniel January 24, 2025

“Verity”, the bestselling psychological thriller novel by Colleen Hoover, is making its way to the...

New Christmas Movies Bring The Holiday Spirit in 2024
New Christmas Movies Bring The Holiday Spirit in 2024
Faina Usvetov, Staff Writer • January 2, 2025

As the weather gets colder and the holiday season approaches, people all around the world are looking...

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

Sophia Lee
Sophia Lee
News Editor

Hi! I’m Sophia, and I’m currently a junior at NVD. I love reading historical fiction, watching comedy shows, and writing for the newspaper. I’m really excited to write and collaborate with the incredible...

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....

Lia Levy
Lia Levy
Arts Editor

Hi! I’m Lia, and I’m a sophomore at NVD this year. I’m a huge music and film buff and have a knack for showing it… in the best way! I’m so excited to see where I’ll go with my first year as...

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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