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Fun or Academics?

Fun or Academics?

Lucy Brisman, Managing Editor/ Opinion April 10, 2024

The college process is a pivotal moment in many young people's lives. During this time you meet friends and pick a major that will hopefully lead to a career. For some, they plant down roots where they...

Opinion: TV show quality has gone down since streaming took over

Opinion: TV show quality has gone down since streaming took over

Lucy Brisman, Managing Editor/ Opinion March 4, 2024

When you scroll through Netflix or Hulu you see a multitude of mini series that are incomplete, nine episode stories, most of the time with actors who have never acted before. Think back to a simple...

The Future Business Leaders of the World Take on DECA

The Future Business Leaders of the World Take on DECA

Georgeena Gonedes, staff writer February 2, 2024

Wonder where all the successful business leaders of the world are stemming from? Some are actually from our very own school and are in the DECA program!  The Distributive Education Clubs of America...

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Behind the doors of the NVD school store

Sujin Kim, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

The school store is the spot to find almost anything, whether in need of a refreshing drink or a comfy pair of sweatpants. The doors are always open (well, anytime between 2:36 and 3:00). But the shelves...

Volleyball Team Takes on Halloween Costume Competition

Volleyball Team Takes on Halloween Costume Competition

Leann Speranza, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

Every year on October 31st the Northern Valley Demarest Varsity Club holds a Halloween costume competition during lunch. At 11:00 a.m. in the North Gym, any student who is interested in joining the competition...

Opinion: Should We Be Posting Political Opinions On Social Media?

Opinion: Should We Be Posting Political Opinions On Social Media?

Lucy Brisman, Managing/ Opinion Editor October 23, 2023

What makes a person an activist? Is posting your political opinion on Instagram really considered political activism? Who is your audience? These are big questions I find myself asking when thinking...

Opinion: It Does Not Matter What College You Go To

Opinion: It Does Not Matter What College You Go To

Lucy Brisman, Managing Editor/ Opinion September 26, 2023

As seniors we are pushed on this quest to pick the perfect school, where we will thrive socially, what is prestigious, and will change our global perspective. Wherever I go people ask me where are you...

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Worst Candy: Easter

Lola Brown, staff writer April 3, 2023

Every year, Easter is on the first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs after springtime. This year Easter falls on April 9.  An array of candies are associated with this holiday, from bunnies to...

Students Take on Challenge of Teaching

Students Take on Challenge of Teaching

Jacob Kauderer, staff writer March 20, 2023

Senior switch is an event at Northern Valley Demarest where seniors take up the role of a teacher for one day.  Last Friday, students walked, talked, and taught like their favorite teachers. Students...

Solving the PROMblem

Solving the PROMblem

Lucy Brisman, Opinion Editor March 6, 2023

When I think of the quintessential American prom, I think of dim, dirty gyms with silly themes like under the sea, fruit punch and pizza, and bad music. I don’t think of fancy dinner halls where students...

Black History Month: Supporting Local Businesses

Black History Month: Supporting Local Businesses

Lucy Brisman, Co-Editor News February 27, 2023

 With black history month being in February, it is a great opportunity for people in the community to come out and support small Black-owned businesses.  There are numerous ways to support local businesses;...

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