Skip to Main Content
The Student Newspaper Site of Northern Valley Regional High School

The Northern Star

The Northern Star

The Northern Star

World leaders gathering at the summit in Egypt
Photo courtesy of ABC News

Gaza ceasefire agreement updates

Evelyn Ricci, News Editor October 23, 2025

On September 29, 2025, United States President Donald Trump presented his 20-point Gaza peace plan to the White House along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who agreed to the terms of President...

New main entrance | Photo courtesy: Vivian Griffin

New changes shake up NVD

Vivian Griffin, Features Editor October 7, 2025

This year, Northern Valley Demarest has undergone many major changes, from new paint to no Wi-Fi, and these changes have affected the whole school community. While some of these changes have been welcomed,...

Richard Scherer and Susan Baez in front of NVD's entrance

NVD welcomes two new assistant principals

Amit Weigel, Features Editor October 6, 2025

This school year NVD welcomed two new assistant principals, Richard Scherer, and Susan Baez. Scherer, who is in charge of grades nine and eleven, and Baez, who is in charge of grade ten and twelve, are...

Charlie Kirk at his event at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk assassinated, Colorado school devastated

Amit Weigel, Features Editor September 15, 2025

Authorities reported that Charlie Kirk, a well known, conservative activist, was assassinated by a single bullet shot from the roof of a building. 31-year-old Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University...

Singer and songwriter Taylor Swift

Human remains found near Taylor Swift’s home

Faina Usvetov, Marketing/PR Editor June 13, 2025

On May 14, 2025, the coastal and quiet town of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, was shocked by a disturbing discovery. Police found what appeared to be a human leg bone near the holiday home of Taylor Swift,...

A concerned Joe Biden looks on.

Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Sophia Lee, News Editor May 28, 2025

On May 18, 2025, the office of former US President Joe Biden announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was stated that the illness had spread to his bones, rendering him physically weak and placing...

Newark Liberty International Airport runway

Newark Airport faces major delays

Evelyn Ricci, News Editor May 27, 2025

Since April 28, Newark Liberty International Airport faced major delays and cancellations in a series of incidents relating to staffing shortages, radar outages, and runway closures. The Federal Aviation...

Students at Harvard University

Harvard sues administration after federal funding freeze

Anna Schwartz, Opinion Editor May 13, 2025

Is Harvard justified in suing the Trump administration? That’s what U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs has to decide. Reconvening on July 21 for oral arguments, the trial will debate whether...

Pope Francis

Catholic Church in wake of Pope Francis’ Death

Evelyn Ricci, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

On Monday, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after serving as pope from 2013 to 2025. He passed away due to a cerebral stroke, and had been in and out of the hospital in recent...

A picture of students on their laptops

NVD Migrates Laptops

Faina Usvetov and Jamison Goldberg April 9, 2025

Moving into the new year, the NVD technology team has decided to update the security features on students and staff computers to increase safety. The recent talk of NVD amongst teachers and students has...

Black History presenters at the assembly.

Black History and Culture Club lead celebration for Black history month

Asia Pamias, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

February is a very important month for Black communities across the world. Black History Month- a month dedicated to honor the struggles and achievements of Black individuals. Black History Month...

Northern Valley Demarest Mock Trial Team 
(Photo courtesy by Joseph McCallister)

Mock Trial team reaches county finals in just second year of rebuilding

Ashley Morrison, Features Editor March 6, 2025

Northern Valley Demarest’s Mock Trial team made an impressive run to the Bergen County Finals, a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication. In only their second year of rebuilding, the team...

Load More Stories