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Effects of government shutdown
Explaining government shutdown to students
Anna Schwartz, Senior Managing Editor • November 5, 2025

On the morning of Oct 1 the country woke up to shocking headlines. The government had “shut down.”...

World leaders gathering at the summit in Egypt
Photo courtesy of ABC News
Gaza ceasefire agreement updates
Evelyn Ricci, News Editor • October 23, 2025

On September 29, 2025, United States President Donald Trump presented his 20-point Gaza peace plan to...

New main entrance | Photo courtesy: Vivian Griffin
New changes shake up NVD
Vivian Griffin, Features Editor • October 7, 2025
Richard Scherer and Susan Baez in front of NVD's entrance
NVD welcomes two new assistant principals
Amit Weigel, Features Editor • October 6, 2025
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NVD football team
Key Norsemen football players describe hot start to season
Jack Kim, Sports Editor • October 23, 2025

With the departure of 17 seniors, the majority of whom were starters last year for the NVD varsity football...

@NVDtrackandfield on Instagram
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
Doncic shows new team jersey, photo courtesy ABC30
Luka Doncic Trade Excites NBA Fans
Jack Kim, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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People dressed up for Halloween.
The ultimate guide to last minute costumes.
Jamison Goldberg, Opinion Editor • October 30, 2025

  Halloween is rapidly approaching, and costumes are quickly selling out, but don’t panic - there are plenty of ways to turn everyday...

Dunkin' Donuts
Where to venture beyond the cafeteria
Sophie Halper, Junior Managing Editor • October 7, 2025

Current juniors have been eagerly awaiting the ability to leave school during lunch, frees, and subs. However, now that they have this privilege...

Fast fashion being sold on sale racks.
Photo courtesy of PIRG
Fast fashion grows, shoppers respond
Evelyn Ricci, News Editor • October 7, 2025
Brandy Melville store front | (Photo credits: Wikipedia Commons)
NVD students discuss fall fashion
Jamison Goldberg, Opinion Editor • October 7, 2025
Cartoon illustration of the spread of misinformation| photo courtesy: Easy-Peasy
Features
Students confront challenges of misinformation in news
Mia Harrison, Editor-in-Cheif • November 5, 2025

Recently, it seems like there is more breaking news than ever before, and people are constantly bombarded...

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Features
NVD students decide best SAT prep course
October 23, 2025

The SAT: the infamous standardized test that can impact the trajectory of almost every senior applying...

The Hand-in-Hand Club fair set up
Exploring opportunities: Inside NVD club fair
Faina Usvetov, Marketing/PR Editor • October 6, 2025
Girls Soccer Juniors
Pep Rally 2025
Nellie Brenner, Photo and Design Editor • September 19, 2025
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Dracula poster
NVD’s “Dracula” cast brings classic to stage
Lia Levy, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2025

In the spirit of spooky season, NVD theater presents its newest production, “Dracula.” Based on the...

Mirrorball trophy (photo courtesy of The US Sun)
Dancing with the Stars: premiere reactions
Nellie Brenner, Photo and Design Editor • October 10, 2025

As “Dancing with the Stars” enters its 20th year, fans are buzzing with excitement for Season 34,...

Radiohead announces their new tour (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Bands are Back!
Victoria Albert, Arts Editor • October 6, 2025
Jamie and his father as Jamie is being interviewed by police
“Adolescence” review
Noga Nathaniel, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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American College Campuses
Campus antisemitism isn’t a political issue – It’s a human one
Anna Schwartz, Senior Managing Editor • June 19, 2025

A survey released in March 2024 by the Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International shows that 73% of Jewish college students have experienced...

Picture of celebrity nepo babies
Nepotism ruined Hollywood
Sophia Lee, News Editor • May 16, 2025

From the beginning of Hollywood’s inception, it was common knowledge that one with connections in the industry would definitely have an easier...

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...

Wifi block
NVD’s phone wifi block
Mia Harrison and Lia Levy October 7, 2025

Mia:  The new school year brought many new surprises to NVD students, with the most shocking being the ban of wifi to phones. For the first...

Flashback to freshman year: Things I would have changed
Lola Brown, Co editor-in-chief • June 13, 2025

Now that I am nearing the end of my high school education, it's nice to look back upon these past four years and how much I have changed. Coming...

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Hannah Yi
Hannah Yi
Staff Writer

Hi, I'm Hannah Yi, and I'm a senior at NVD! My favorite activities include track, figure skating, and painting. I love reading and writing, so I'm looking forward to joining the Northern Star this year!

Mia Harrison
Mia Harrison
Co-Editors in Chief

Hi my name is Mia Harrison and I am Junior. I am the Managing and Sports Section Editor for the Northern Star. Outside of school I am a competitive gymnast and I love to bake! This is my second year writing...

Ashley Firestone
Ashley Firestone
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Ashley and I'm a junior at NVD. In my free time I enjoy playing field hockey and lacrosse as well as hanging out with my friends. I'm excited to be a part of journalism this year!

Lora Apostolova
Lora Apostolova
Lifestyle Editor

Hi! My name is Lora Apostolova. I am a sophomore at NVD and a staff writer for the Northern Star. I play tennis and love going to the beach to swim. I am most happy with my friends and trying new foods,...

Rachel Weinberg
Rachel Weinberg
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Rachel Weinberg, and I am a junior at NVD. In my free time, I love playing tennis with my friends or my dad, and I also enjoy cooking. One of my biggest hobbies is being an avid online shopper....