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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4 February11, 2022 "MONOCEROS" ARTICLES An Ode to Normalcy By Eva Grace Martinez Polaris Read More Be Aware and Stay Focused By Jeselys Naylana Vazquez Advice Read More Before School Breakfast and School Lunch Ideas: By Christina Ossa Feature Read More First Snow By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Interview with Volleyball Star Alessandra Llubit By Argelina Jeune Sports Read More Lies By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More My First Memory of Stitches By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Roses for Valentine’s Day By Angelina Odone and Elaine Ching Polaris Read More Senior Advice By Tiffany Wong Advice Read More Slumdog Millionaire – A Cinematic Masterpiece By Alain Deen Entertainment & Media Read More The Art of Photography By Sahar Ali Art Read More The Bite of ‘83 By Augustine Magapan Entertainment & Media Read More To Mask or Not To Mask By Craig Papajohn-Shaw News Read More Volleyball Clinics By Aleeza Dhillon Sports Read More Why Do We Love? By Alyssa Garufi and Hannah Lee Science & Technology Read More Şirēຖ By Alanna Tieschmaker Polaris Read More Ask Ala: Valentines Day: Two Years Since the Start of COVID-19 By Alicja Paruch Advice Read More Be My Valentine By Huan Evo Alipio Polaris Read More Cool Creature Episode 4: With a twist! By Matteo Somma Science & Technology Read More How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship With Someone By Ala Paruch Advice Read More K-pop By Ismaela Andre Entertainment & Media Read More Lord of the Flies by William Golding Book Review By Leah Ally Entertainment & Media Read More P.S. I Love You Week By Everton Prospere News Read More Self Confidence By Manal Layachi Sports Read More Sisters By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Space Junk and the Moon By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More The Backrooms By Liliana Ossa Entertainment & Media Read More The Pig: A New Organ Donor By Cody Sung Science & Technology Read More UNESCO’s Updated Cultural Heritage List By Carolina Grace Figueroa Art Read More Who Needs Romance When You Can Have Platonic Solids? By Lucy Wu Science & Technology Read More Without Her Face 3 By Nora Chery Polaris Read More NOSTALGIC MUSINGS LOAD MORE BEAUTY IN NATURE LOAD MORE

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 November 19, 2021 "PROXIMA B" ARTICLES Advice Season 2 Episode 2 By Ala Paruch Advice Read More Anti-Bullying Week By Raj Singh News Read More Bullying Impacts By Rachel Ezeadichie Feature Read More Cool Creatures: Episode 2, The Axolotl By Matteo Somma Science & Technology Read More Cross Country Wraps Up the Season By Aleeza Dhillion Sports Read More Fall Sports Recap By Joseph Garofalo Sports Read More Fun Day! By Samantha Altieri News Read More Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Sauce: Is it Worth the Time? By Christina Ossa Feature Read More Hyper Pop By Eva Martinez Entertainment & Media Read More My Thanksgiving Family Traditions By Ismaela Andre Feature Read More Pumpkin Bars By Elaine Ching, Nora Rivera, and Angelina Odone Feature Read More The 2021 Homecoming Game By Gianna Spallino Sports Read More The End of Student-to-Student Teams Chats By Craig Papajohn-Shaw, Lucy Wu News Read More The Mystery Behind the Gabby Petito Case By Alisson Alas News Read More The Traitors Game Book Review By Leah Ally Feature Read More This year’s Newsday Marching Band Festival was cancelled, but not for Spartan Marchers. Why at Memorial JHS instead? By Navrosedip Kundlas News Read More Weight By Nora Chery Polaris Read More What is bullying/cyberbullying? By Catherine Duong Polaris Read More Yes or No? By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More An Athletic Humanoid Robot Named “Atlas” By Carolina Grace Figueroa Science & Technology Read More Athletes Supporting Athletes at VSN By Joseph Garofalo Sports Read More Cody's Trivia Corner By Cody Sung Feature Read More Cross Country By Navrosedip Kundlas Feature Read More Election Turnout: Divided Democrats Can’t Understand a Winning Strategy By Craig Papajohn-Shaw Editorial Read More Favorite Fonts from a Font Fanatic By Lucy Wu Editorial Read More Homecoming is Back! By Everton Prospere News Read More How Cinematography Evokes Emotion By Alain Deen Entertainment & Media Read More I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka, Liz Welch, and Martin Ganda By Manal Layachi Feature Read More Nostalgic for Sentience’s Absence  By William Mullin Polaris Read More Seasons Everchanging By Navrosedip Kundlas Science & Technology Read More The Black Hole – A Dark Phenomenon By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More The History of the Institutions of First Responders By Cody Sung Feature Read More The Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan: What Led Up to It and What Is Happening Now By Sahar Ali News Read More The Way I Really Play: Album Review By William Mullin Polaris Read More VSN Girl’s Tennis Team Continues their Success By Alyssa Garufi, Hannah Lee Sports Read More What is Anime/What is “Fruits Basket”? By Liliana Ossa Editorial Read More Who is Rohan Murphy? By Cody Sung Feature Read More WHO AM I? LOAD MORE

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS SPORTS BREAKING NEWS BREAKING NEWS BREAKING NEWS BREAKING NEWS VSN Varsity Cheer Goes to Nationals The Valley Stream North High School's Varsity Cheer Squad qualified for the National High School Cheer-leading Championship! Nationals will take place at the Walt Disney World Resort. The North Star congratulates the VSN Varsity Cheer Squad on this extraordinary success at Nationals! Interview With the Seniors of Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team Rehmat Kaur Read More July 5, 2025 Beyond The Pool: Interview with Varsity Swimmer Sarah Flynn Melanie Cevada Read More April 8, 2025 Student Spotlight: Eyslin Turcios (Interview) Rehmat Kaur Read More April 8, 2025 Behind the Rallies: Your 2025 Girls’ Badminton Team Rehmat Kaur Read More July 5, 2025 Boy's Varsity Basketball Recap with Interviews Rehmat Kaur Read More April 8, 2025 Leaps and Bouts: Adaobi Okammelu's Fencing Feats Rehmat Kaur Read More April 8, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 14

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 November 1, 2020 "PROTOSTAR" ARTICLES 2020 Election Credibility… Should You Be Worried? By Craig Papajohn-Shaw News Read More Joe Biden Leads in Major Polls By Everton Prospere News Read More Meaning of Lines from Different Perspectives By Nehilah Grand-Pierre Art Read More Team Integrity Experience By Carolina Grace Figueroa Feature Read More The Importance of Lines in Art By Isabella Somma Art Read More The Team Kindness Experience By Rachel Ezeadichie Feature Read More Finding Himself By Alain Deen Fiction Read More Kobe Bryant’s Lasting Legacy By Alain Deen Sports Read More Stress Relief By Samantha Alteri Feature Read More Team Respect: Life Not Only at North By Leandra Mina and Jasmine Munoz Feature Read More The Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar Artist: Alena Moreira By Sophia Rhall Art Read More What is Line? By Luiginna Frederique Art Read More WHAT IS LINE? LOAD MORE

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7 June 10, 2022 "PERIHELION" ARTICLES A Final Send-Off By Craig Papajohn-Shaw Letter from the Editor Read More A Review of the SCOTUS Leak By Everton Prospere News Read More America Chavez: The First Openly LGBTQ+ Woman of Color in the MCU By Megan McDermott Entertainment & Media Read More Apples Never Fall By Anonymous Contributor Entertainment & Media Read More Dalip Singh Saund | Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month By Shinedip Kundlas Feature Read More Equality By Anonymous Contributor Polaris Read More Farewell, Mrs. Byrne! By Jeselys Vazquez News Read More Goodbye Ms. Suarez! By Elaine Ching News Read More Lumpia Recipe By Elaine Ching Feature Read More Mrs. Suhovsky By Navrosedip Kundlas News Read More Pride Advice By Alicja Paruch Advice Read More Senior Appreciation Article: 2022 By Shinedip Kundlas, Christina Ossa, Matteo Somma, Elyas Layachi, and Everton Prospere Feature Read More Summer Sweet Treats By Christina Ossa Feature Read More The Enigma That is STRANGER THINGS By Alain Deen Entertainment & Media Read More The Johnny Depp Court Case By Sahar Ali Entertainment & Media Read More The Readers: Book Club! By Jeselys Vazquez Feature Read More VSN Future Teacher Club By Alisson Andrea Alas Bonilla News Read More A New Benefit for Poop By Cody Sung News Read More Alliance By Eva Grace Martinez Feature Read More Apple in 2022 – WWDC and Future Technologies By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More Cherry Topped Cream Cheese Cake By Carolina Grace Figueroa Feature Read More Dolores By Nora Chery Polaris Read More Fall By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Final By Huan Evo Alipio Polaris Read More Interview with Alliance Club Officers By Elaine Ching and Melody Chen Feature Read More Mrs. Rieger, Class of ‘22 By Elyas Layachi News Read More Not all of us are perfect-Chapter 2 By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Senior Advice By Alicja Paruch Advice Read More Six of the Best LGBTQ Manga Must reads for the Sixth (and best) Month of the Year By Alina Khan Entertainment & Media Read More The Division IIIA Track and Field Championships By Manal Layachi Sports Read More The Global Food Crisis: The First Move By Raj Singh News Read More The Neuroscience of Summer Vacation By Alyssa Garufi and Hannah Lee Science & Technology Read More The Warden By Augustine Magapan Entertainment & Media Read More What is Climate Change? By Rachel Ezeadichie Science & Technology Read More PORTFOLIO LOAD MORE

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 8 June 8, 2021 "PERIASTRON" ARTICLES A Goodbye to North By Olivia Neuner Feature Read More A Year Around the World in Four Fairs By Kashmiraa Pandit Art & Culture Read More Ask Ala: Pride By Ala Paruch Advice Read More COVID-19 Crisis in India By Matteo Somma Science & Technology Read More Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan By Charis Hackman Art & Culture Read More Gender and Sex: The Misunderstandings and Differences By Rachel Ezeadichie Feature Read More Goodbye DeBlasio: How the 2021 NYC Mayoral Election is Turning Out By Logan Balsan News Read More Learning about Sikh and Indian Weddings By Elaine Ching Art & Culture Read More My Past, Not Relevant By G Heiss Polaris Read More North Spring Sports Recap By John McCarthy Sports Read More Proud By Eva Grace Martinez Editorial Read More Recent ISS Crew Dragon Mission By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More Soldier By Nora Chery Polaris Read More The Importance of Intrinsic Motivation By Alain Deen Editorial Read More The Season of Summer By Carolina Grace Figueroa Editorial Read More The Wonders of Poop By Cody Sung Science & Technology Read More A Scholarly Quest in Statistics By Ala Paruch and Lucy Wu Science & Technology Read More April Showers Bring May Flowers By Manal Layachi Science & Technology Read More Being a Good Ally By Joseph Evola Advice Read More Desserts to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride By Christina Ossa Feature Read More Fun vs. Responsibility By Alanna Tieschmaker Polaris Read More Girl’s Badminton Celebrates the Senior Class By Garrick Neuner and Olivia Neuner Sports Read More How To: Self-Publish By Leah Tyme Feature Read More Letter from the Editor: End of Year Report By Craig Papajohn-Shaw Letter from the Editor Read More Nayib Bukele - Democratic Leader or Autocrat? By Everton Prospere News Read More North's Captivating Courtyard: Spotlight on North's Hardworking Clubs By Ericka Leus Feature Read More Ramadan and Eid in Islam By Nidha Dar and Mairaab Jahangir Art & Culture Read More Senior Interview with Shubhdip Kundlas By Shinedip Kundlas Advice Read More The Culture Society's "Just One Africa" Event By Cody Sung Art & Culture Read More The Presenter and the Friend By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More The Truth About Vaccination By Aleeza Dhillon News Read More CONTEMPLATION LOAD MORE

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS EDITORIAL Zohran Mamdani: Stepping up Socialism Breeana Bernabe December 22, 2025 Read More College Essay Noa Cordova July 5, 2025 Read More College Visits Noa Cordova January 14, 2025 Read More Political Violence: An Editorial Leah Ally December 22, 2025 Read More College Finances: Money Talks Noa Cordova April 8, 2025 Read More Knicks’ Current Season: The Knicks’ Defense Yusuf Hamid January 14, 2025 Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 10

MENTAL HEALTH CORNER FOR THE STUDENTS SUGGESTIONS? EMAIL US AT NORTHSTARMAG20@GMAIL.COM QUICK LINKS VIRTUAL CALMING ROOM SEL POWERPOINT NASSAU CARES APP VISIT THE ROOM DOWNLOAD THE APP VIEW THE SLIDES TIPS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT Quick things you can do to "rewire" your brain during any stressful or emotional moment Compiled by Mrs. Mansfield Home WALK IT OUT Stand up and walk out of the room for a minute, then come back in. RELAX YOUR SHOULDERS Consciously push your shoulders down toward the floor and breathe. DEEP BREATHS Breathe in slowly, hold for a second 'at the top,' then breathe out slowly and hold for a second 'at the bottom.' It takes some practice to do effectively! Home SMILE! Force your face to smile for a minute: smiling when you don't feel like it tricks your body into releasing 'happy' chemicals to your brain. Show your teeth! FROM OUR WRITERS Signs for Wellness By Aleeza Dhillon October 8, 2021 Read More Ask Ala: How to Manage Stress By Ala Paruch March 18, 2021 Read More Ask Ala: Schoolwork, Scheduling, and Stress By Ala Paruch November 24, 2020 Read More Why Calming Music Can Heal Your Soul By Isabella Menjivar April 22, 2021 Read More Fitness in a Global Pandemic By Alain Deen March 18, 2021 Read More Stress Relief By Samantha Alteri November 1, 2020 Read More NEWSLETTERS VSN GUIDANCE FALL 2020 WINTER 2021 SUMMER BRIDGE VSCHSD WEBSITE ISSUE NO. 1 ISSUE NO. 2 ISSUE NO. 3 ISSUE NO. 4 ISSUE NO. 5 PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES MS. CHRISTIANSEN School Psychologist Main Office MONDAY (AM) & THURSDAY EXTRA HELP FROM 2:43 - 3:13 DR. BYRNE School Psychologist Main Office MONDAY & THURSDAY MS. KEHOE School Psychologist Guidance Office TUESDAY & THURSDAY MS. SYKES Social Worker Room 224 MONDAY (AM) & TUESDAY christig@vschsd.org byrnem@vschsd.org kehoek@vschsd.org sykese@vschsd.org MR. BRODSKY SHS Counselor MONDAY & TUESDAY brodskyj@vschsd.org MS. LIEBMAN SHS Counselor MONDAY & THURSDAY liebmand@vschsd.org MS. BLOETH JHS Counselor MONDAY & TUESDAY bloetht@vschsd.org MS. PARITI JHS Counselor MONDAY & TUESDAY paritig@vschsd.org MS. MAIER SHS Counselor MONDAY & TUESDAY maiern@vschsd.org MS. LOPEZ ENL Counselor MONDAY & THURSDAY lopezm@vschsd.org MRS. BUONASPINA VSN Assistant Principal PPS Supervisor smallr@vschsd.org MS. WHITNEY-RIVERA District Director of Guidance whitneyk@vschsd.org DR. BUSHMAN District Director of S pecial Education bushmanb@vschsd.org Home Wellness Center Instagram Home

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 5 March 28, 2022 "ANTIKYTHERA" ARTICLES 2022 Oscar Predictions By Alain Deen Entertainment & Media Read More Call and Run By Nora Chery Polaris Read More Gas leak at North surprises all, results in evacuation By Alicja Paruch Advice Read More Human Trafficking By Elaine Ching News Read More Is War Coming? By Raj Singh News Read More Ms. Byrne and Importance By Jeselys Vazquez Feature Read More My First Memory of Stitches By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Pandemic and Changes By Alisson Andrea Alas Bonilla Feature Read More Pi — It’s Waaaay More Than You Think! By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More She By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More The Art of Karate By Manal Layachi Sports Read More The First Black Congresswoman By Shinedip Kundlas Feature Read More The Life of Pi By Augustine Magapan Entertainment & Media Read More Women’s History Month By Ismaela Andre Feature Read More 3/14: A Commemoration of “Pi” By Christina Ossa Feature Read More Explaining The Holy Month of Ramadan By Sahar Ali Feature Read More Geocaching By Carolina Figueroa Entertainment & Media Read More I See Ghosts In My Bedroom Mirror By Eva Grace Martinez Polaris Read More Memory Project Artists Creating a Kinder World through Art By Luiginna Frederique Art & Culture Read More Mundane Boredom By Elaine Ching Polaris Read More NFL 2021-2022 Season By Leah Ally Sports Read More People vs People By Huan Evo Alipio Polaris Read More Review of Polish Food (with a dash of some personal biases) By Alicja Paruch Art & Culture Read More Sports Around the World By Aleeza Dhillon Sports Read More The Context Behind the Russo-Ukrainian War By Rachel Ezeadichie News Read More The Four-Leaf Clover: Leprechaun Luck or Genetics? By Alyssa Garufi and Hannah Lee Science & Technology Read More The Story of Wordle By Cody Sung Feature Read More World Language Week By Everton Prospere News Read More THE MEMORY PROJECT LOAD MORE

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS NEWS CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE INFO The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More December 22, 2025 MSA's Annual Eid Festival Wardah Khizer Read More July 5, 2025 TikTok Ban in the United States Sahar Ali Read More July 5, 2025 North's Annual Club Fair Wardah Khizer Read More December 22, 2025 MSA Day of Unity Conference Wardah Khizer Read More July 5, 2025 California Wildfires Sahar Ali Read More April 8, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ... 20