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The Northern Star

Seniors from Northern Valley Demarest Campus
First Sports Medicine and Exercise Science graduates reflect on past four years
Hannah Yi, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

In 2022, Northern Valley collaborated with Bergen County Technical Schools to introduce a Sports Medicine...

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U.S. introduces new passport design featuring President Donald Trump
Faina Usvetov, Sr.Managing Editor • June 4, 2026

A newly reported proposal tied to the 250th anniversary of the U.S, sparked national discussion: a limited-edition...

Ortiz brothers crossing the finish line
Inside Kentucky Derby 2026
Daniella Baker, Associate Sports Editor • June 4, 2026
Hantavirus bacteria.
Hantavirus is spreading
Lora Apostolova, Senior Lifestyle Editor • June 4, 2026
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Recent NFL scandal rocks sports media
Vivian Griffin, Senior Features/Photo and Design Editor • June 4, 2026

Dianna Russini, an NFL journalist and insider for over a decade, has become the center of one of the...

NVD athletes committed on signing day
Senior sports commitments: the 13 athletes going on to compete at the collegiate level
Natalie Esposito, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026

This year on April 27, NVD celebrated 13 senior athletes from seven different sports who are committing...

USA women’s hockey team after winning the Olympic gold medal on February 19, 2026.
USA hockey teams take gold during Winter Olympics
Nellie Brenner, Photo and Design Editor • April 9, 2026
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Streets of Israel brought to Closter as Closter Mart opens
Lia Levy, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026

Most Closter residents do their basic shopping at chain stores nearby, whether that be Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, or Target. For years, Closter...

Caution Sign - Pollen Season Ahead.
Allergy season hits hard
Ashley Firestone, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

For many students spring brings more than just warm weather. Seasonal allergies are extremely common and affect more than 24 million people....

Ca7riel & Paco Amaroso concert
The reality of concert etiquette
Cassie Vega, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026
Features
What Seniors are going to miss about NVD
Sohi Kim, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

During the last four years, NVD seniors have gone through both rough seas and calm waters as they navigated...

Celebrity Bella Hadid at Cranberry Junction in Hackensack, NJ
Features
Review: best ice cream shops around NVD
Nellie Brenner, Photo/Design Editor • June 4, 2026

After a brutal winter with heavy snow days, cloudy skies, and below-freezing temperatures, the New Jersey...

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TikTok helps new music recently released become popular
Social media influences modern music
Claire Topor, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

As artists continue to drop new singles and albums, fans are rushing to streaming platforms to listen...

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A complicated love series turned internet sensation
Jamison Goldberg, Opinion Editor • June 4, 2026

It only takes one role to change the lives of young actors, and for Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams,...

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Windows has lost the operating system war
Eitan Bursztyn, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

Ever since Apple silicon (Apple’s new,self made computer processors) and the Steam Deck (Valve’s Linux based gaming handheld) came out, recent...

An image of an overwhelmed and stressed student.
Senioritis reduces seniors’ stress
Isabella Graeber, Staff Writer • April 9, 2026

The second semester for the 2025-2026 school year has been in full swing for about two months now, and many students have reported being diagnosed...

WBL Institution
NVD’s Work Based Learning is not the right choice for everyone
Mia Harrison, Editor-in-Cheif • April 9, 2026

As the second semester begins, seniors start thinking about Work-Based Learning (WBL). WBL is a month-long program at the end of senior year...

Seniors celebrate Decades Day | Photo courtesy of Mia Harrison
Northern star seniors reflect on senior spirit week
Mia Harrison, Editor in Chief • June 4, 2026

The week of April 27-May 1 marked Senior Spirit Week for the class of 2026. Senior Spirit Week was a series of themed dress-up days that took...

Winter in December.
On The Twelve Days of Break, My Editors Gave to Me . . .
Anna Schwartz, Managing Editor • January 5, 2026

Here at Northern Valley Demarest, there are twelve days straight of the Holiday break this year. Beginning on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 23...

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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!

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....

Jamison Goldberg
Jamison Goldberg
Opinion Editor

Hi, I'm Jamison! I am a sophomore at NVD and I am a staff writer. I play field hockey in the fall and lacrosse in the spring. I love to travel and try new things. I'm so excited to be a part of the Northern...

Evelyn Ricci
Evelyn Ricci
News Editor

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...

Amit Weigel
Amit Weigel
Features Editor

Hi! My name is Amit Weigel. I am a Junior in NVD and am excited to be in my second year in Journalism. I am very proud to be the Features editor and am excited to see all the great articles written this...