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Meghan Magnus joins NVD as choir director

Amit Weigel, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

This year, Northern Valley Demarest gained a new addition to the staff, Meghan Magnus, the new choir director.   Throughout her whole life, Magnus has been a huge fan of music and always felt a strong...

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NVD students excited about new Taco Bell menu

Lora Apostolova, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

As the weather gets warmer and the cool breezes start coming there is something else coming, and that is the new items on Taco Bell's menu.  Ranging from exciting drink flavors to cheese filled burritos...

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NVD Celebrates Women’s History Month

Mia Harrison, Sports and Managing Editor April 5, 2025

The month of March is dedicated to celebrating Women's History, with March 8 being International Women's Day. While many people are aware of March’s significance, most don't know why Women's History...

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On the left is Brandon Silva, and on the right is Jaclyn Boselli

Day in the life as a gym teacher

Olivia Rothstein and Maya Mikay March 12, 2025

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a physical education teacher looks like? While students only see their gym teachers once a day, gym teachers spend an entire day up on their feet. From...

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Students choose colleges

LeAnn Speranza, Photo and Design Editor March 12, 2025

This is considered by many to be the most stressful time of the year, when both juniors and seniors are beginning to take a look into their futures. The big decision arises of what college everyone is...

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Bed Decorating…in or out?

Charli Goldstein, Chloe Poirot March 12, 2025

As students at Northern Valley Demarest enter February break one thing is clear: the year is about to speed up.  Covering the bed in your future school colors is an ongoing trend in the Northern Valley.  For...

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Downtown Haworth: A Hidden Gem

Sophie Halper, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Haworth may be a small town, but it has a lot to offer. Making up the smallest percentage of the NVD population, Haworth is typically overlooked. However, its downtown area is a hidden gem. Within the...

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Facing Loss Without Insurance During Palisades Fire

Lora Apostolova, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The fires enveloping Palisades, Los Angeles are leaving celebrities and citizens of California homeless. As it spreads like a virus- only leaving destruction in its path, insurance companies are on their...

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From Marvel to NVD: Peter Scanlan’s Journey in Art

Amit Weigel, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Peter Scanlan, NVD’s beloved art teacher, has had a long and interesting career before he started teaching high schoolers.  Ever since he was young, Scanlan has had a persistent interest in art....

The teens and tots on Halloween
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Preschoolers make NVD smile

Evelyn Ricci, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

At NVD, a class of preschoolers gets to enjoy being at school without homework and with the fun of working with the “big kids.” The Teens and Tots program consists of high school students from the...

Fernanda Torres wins Golden Globe, 25 years after her mother’s nomination

Fernanda Torres makes history as first Brazilian winner of Golden globes’ “Best Drama Actress”

Victoria Albert, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

26 years ago, the acclaimed Brazilian actress Fernanda Montenegro made history by becoming the first Brazilian actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. Only a year later, she became the first Brazilian...

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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 have found the perfect solution/opportunity: volunteering at Hackensack Hospital. Both Kotak and...

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