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Thin is “in” but at what cost?
Evelyn Ricci, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2026

Over the past few years, a new trend has become obvious: many celebrities and influencers are getting...

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...

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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Is Tanning Worth It?
Ashley Firestone, Photo/Design Editor • June 16, 2026

As the weather is getting warmer, more students are making tanning a daily priority, stalking the UV index to make it a part of their routine....

Caption: Closter Mart logo
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
Ca7riel & Paco Amaroso concert
The reality of concert etiquette
Cassie Vega, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026
Hacky Sack on a Ferry.
Features
Back and better than ever
Rachel Weinberg, Staff Writer • June 16, 2026

From polka dots to capri pants, some of fashion's most unexpected patterns and styles are making comebacks...

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
Review: best ice cream shops around NVD
Nellie Brenner, Photo/Design Editor • June 4, 2026
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Wind Symphony performs during the end-of-year concert.
NVD performing arts department ends year with pops concert
Taylor Zhou, Staff Writer • June 16, 2026

On June 4 at 7 pm in the auditorium, the NVD music department held its end-of-year concert, featuring...

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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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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Romy Baror
Romy Baror
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Romy and I am currently a Senior at NVD. I am excited to be a part of Journalism this school year. Outside of school I love hiking, painting and being with the people I love. I look forward...

Cassie Vega
Cassie Vega
Staff Writer

Hi, I'm Cassie Vega! I am a senior and so excited to write for the Northern Star. I love music & festivals, the news, playing volleyball, and hanging out with my friends. Can't wait to work on the...

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!

Lily Attali
Lily Attali
Staff Writer

Hi, I'm Lily Attali! I'm a junior at NVD and a staff writer. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball and hanging out with my friends and family. I am super excited for my first year of being a part...

Lia Levy
Lia Levy
Co-Editors in Chief

Hi! I’m Lia, and I’m a senior at NVD this year. It's been a wonderful two years writing for the Northern Star, and I can't wait to go out with a bang in my final year as an NVD journalist!