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Getting to know NVD’s Cafeteria Ladies

Getting to know NVD’s Cafeteria Ladies

Julia Reyes/Staff, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

If there's one thing we can all agree on, the cafeteria ladies at NVD are so dedicated to their jobs and are super friendly. From dishing out our favorite meals to always greeting us with a smile and playing...

Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette

Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette

Ashley Morrison, Features Editor October 8, 2024

As an incoming freshman at any high school, it sometimes takes a while to settle in. Whether it’s having a difficult time balancing school work or getting repeatedly lost in the hallways, freshmen often...

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Seniors conflicted over last-first day of school

Sophia Lee, News Editor October 8, 2024

  With the jitters and excitement that the first day of school brings, unexpected feelings arose for the soon-to-be graduating class of 2025. From wistfulness to happiness, to sheer relief...

Seniors dress up in "Frat" attire. 
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Seniors participate in spirit week

LeAnn Speranza, Photo/Design Editor May 31, 2024

As the end of the year approaches for NVD seniors, they get to dress up for an entire week in different themed outfits to celebrate their departure.  The week before May begins, seniors have different...

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Students Read NVD’s Latest Literary Magazine

Anna Schwartz, Photo Design Editor May 31, 2024

In the middle of June, NVD’s Literary Magazine, contributed and put together by students, will be open to read. Names RUNES the magazine consisting of artwork, photography, stories, and original poetry....

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Seniors attend WBL for end of May

Syrena Sayid, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

Expect the hallways to be much emptier now that a majority of the senior class will be attending WBL during the school day. Work Based Learning is a senior program for May and June. On May 17, seniors...

Refreshing Boba now available at NVD       
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New foods arrive at the cafeteria

Julia Reyes, Opinion Editor May 21, 2024

Exciting new changes are coming to the school cafeteria. From tasty new drinks like boba to refreshing acai bowls to start off a nice summer. The cafeteria team has curated all these new and exciting items...

The Shein Dilemma: Navigating Personal Ethical Decisions

The Shein Dilemma: Navigating Personal Ethical Decisions

Georgeena Gonedes, PR/Marketing Editor May 21, 2024

Summer is right around the corner, which means seasonal shopping sprees begin! Shein is a fashion company based in China that sells clothing and accessories mostly under $15. The bikinis they sell are...

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Travel plans during this summer

Make Summer Plans Now or Never

Anna Schwartz, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Everyone can feel spring in the air right now with 60-degree weather and t-shirts all around.  Right as spring starts there's always a fast track to the last few weeks of school so the question is:...

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NVD Students Get AP Test Anxieties

Mia Harrison, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The end of the school year is approaching and many students are getting their summer plans in order. For AP students, this is not the case. AP Test season is slowly approaching as many of the tests are...

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‘You can’t sit with us!’ at the new “Mean Girls” movie

Ashley Morrison, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

The new "Mean Girls" movie musical released on Jan. 12, 2024 has failed to meet its high expectations. The movie promised to follow the structure of the broadway musical while sticking to the plot of the...

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NVD students open their wallets but for what?

Sujin Kim, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Money is great. It can be used to buy almost anything, and well, it’s necessary in order to live in this world. So it’s not surprising when high school students are asked, “What would you like?”...

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