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NORTH STAR SENIORS VOLUME 2 CLASS OF 2022 Senior Appreciation Article: 2022 By Shinedip Kundlas, Christina Ossa, Matteo Somma, Elyas Layachi, and Everton Prospere June 13, 2022 Read More To give our senior editors a little "Senior Surprise," we clipped bits of our messages throughout the year and collected their memorable quotes and sayings. We wanted to show our appreciation for their integral role in reinvigorating North Star and making our club close-knit and fun! North Star would not be this beautiful or successful without all of your hard work and dedication, so thank you for a wonderful first year and we wish you the best in your future! Click on "read more" to view their writing, artwork, and quotes VOLUME 1 CLASS OF 2021

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 1 ISSUE 6 March 18, 2021 "COSMODROME" ARTICLES 2021 MLB Preview By John McCarthy Sports Read More And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street: What I Saw By Lucy Wu Editorial Read More COVID-19 Vaccine: Ever-Changing By Matteo Somma Science & Technology Read More Creating a Kinder World Through Art By Alena Moreira Art & Culture Read More Dead Inside By Isabella Burmann Polaris Read More Drug Abuse During the Pandemic By Everton Prospere News Read More Fitness in a Global Pandemic By Alain Deen Science & Technology Read More Intersectional Feminism By Sumaiya Ramsaroop Editorial Read More Meatless Monday! By Samantha Altieri Feature Read More National Issues Interconnecting Locally By Cody Sung Feature Read More Pianotime By Quinn O'Connor Art & Culture Read More SPO Club Presentation By Carolina Figueroa and Rachel Ezeadichie News Read More Standing On the Ledge: VSN Mental Health from a Student Perspective By Eva Grace Martinez Feature Read More The History of Rosa Parks By Manal Layachi Feature Read More The Ocean Amulet By Alanna Tieschmaker Polaris Read More Video Games and Quarantine By Augustine Magapan Entertainment & Media Read More A Change in Pitch By Kayla Duvert Art & Culture Read More Ask Ala: How to Manage Stress By Ala Paruch Advice Read More Completion of Winter Sports at Valley Stream North By Joseph Garofalo Sports Read More Culture Society Celebrates Chinese New Year By Barnit Kaur Art & Culture Read More Depop: How I Made over $200 by Cleaning my Room By Olivia Neuner Entertainment & Media Read More Dulcetta By Nora Chery Polaris Read More How to Skate – from an Amateur Figure Skater By Olivia Neuner Sports Read More L.W. Album Review By Charles Posada Entertainment & Media Read More My Favorite Anime/Manga (By Women!) By Zoie James Entertainment & Media Read More Perseverance: A New Addition to The Martian Robotic Family By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More Powerful Women throughout Culinary History By Christina Ossa Feature Read More Spiral of Ants by Lemon Demon By Stephy Varughese Entertainment & Media Read More The History of Myanmar and Their Coup By Cody Sung News Read More The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg By Craig Papajohn-Shaw Feature Read More The Serena Williams By Shinedip Kundlas Feature Read More Women Who Have Dominated the Grammys By Isabella Menjivar Feature Read More THE MEMORY PROJECT LOAD MORE

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 6 April 14, 2022 "PARALLAX" ARTICLES Alana By Nora Chery Polaris Read More Cherry Blossom Trees By Carolina Grace Figueroa Art Read More Culture Night By Everton Prospere News Read More ENL Buddy Program VSN By Alisson Alas Feature Read More Haikus for North's Athletes By Aleeza Dhillon Sports Read More How Does One Know When to Ask for Help? By Alicja Paruch Advice Read More James Webb Space Telescope: Where Is It Now? By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More North’s Student Art Scene: About the Heckscher Entries By Kimberly Shrestha Art & Culture Read More TOPSoccer at the Valley Stream Soccer Club By Manal Layachi News Read More The Science of Studying By Alyssa Garufi and Hannah Lee Science & Technology Read More The Valley Stream Challenge By Manal Layachi Sports Read More Wadsworth: An Introspective Dive By Alain Deen Entertainment & Media Read More With The Trust I Had By Sarah Velez Polaris Read More Chapter One By Navrosedip Kundlas Polaris Read More Cool Creatures: The Crested Gecko By Matteo Somma Science & Technology Read More Day of Silence 2022 By Eva Grace Martinez News Read More Gas Prices Continue to Increase By Raj Singh News Read More Health and Wellness at VSN: People Providing Support By Craig Papajohn-Shaw News Read More If Aldous Huxley Were a Mathematician By Lucy Wu Editorial Read More NBA 2021-2022 Regular Season By Leah Ally Sports Read More Spring Festivals Celebrated Around the World By Sahar Ali Feature Read More The Culture Fair’s Magnificence By Jeselys Naylana Vazques Feature Read More The Truth By Huan Evo Alipio Polaris Read More Two New North Clubs By Cody Sung News Read More Water God and Child By Alanna Tieschmaker Polaris Read More HECKSCHER SUBMISSIONS LOAD MORE

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA VIDEOS My Future - Billie Eilish (Cover by Ian Rios) 00:00 / 03:14 ARTICLES The War of the Pens: George R.R. Martin Versus Brandon Jasmine Roberts April 8, 2025 Read More A Dive into the Pop Music of 2024 Mya Hans April 8, 2025 Read More Party School | Jon Hart Jasmine Roberts January 14, 2025 Read More Jensen McRae: An Unsung Lyricist Noa Cordova April 8, 2025 Read More Glicked: Which Movie is Better? Mya Hans January 14, 2025 Read More Tanka Sahari's Secret Life Sarah Velez November 25, 2024 Read More What should Rachel review next? First name Last name Email What should Rachel review? Why should Rachel review it? Submit 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 14

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS NEWS CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE INFO The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More 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 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

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1 November 2, 2022 ARTICLES The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa Akilan Subramaniyan Read More PORTFOLIO LOAD MORE

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3 December 16, 2020 "THE GREAT CONJUNCTION" ARTICLES A Million-Dollar Healthcare Anomaly: The Hidden Costs of Rugby Injuries By Osaiyekemwen Ogbemudia Sports Read More Beads for Water Event By Kashmiraa Pandit and Lucy Wu Feature Read More Click Click By Zoie James Polaris Read More DeBlame is on De Blasio By Craig Papajohn-Shaw Editorial Read More Family Problems By Ala Paruch Advice Read More Holiday Baking By Carolina Figueroa Feature Read More How Accurate is Wikipedia? By Cody Sung Feature Read More Join the Class of 2023 Grade Council By Samantha Altieri Feature Read More Life is a contest By Nora Chery Polaris Read More My Mother's Daughter By Osaiyekemwen Ogbemudia Polaris Read More Perspective By Isabella Somma Art & Culture Read More Quarantine Feelings By Cody Sung Polaris Read More Should sports go on? By Ismaela Andre Sports Read More The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Records Broken By Matteo Somma Science & Technology Read More The Benefits of Reading and how phones are harmful By Manal Layachi Editorial Read More The Offseason By John McCarthy Sports Read More The Price of Wealth By Sumaiya Ramsaroop Editorial Read More The Reasons Behind Fans By Isabella Menjivar Entertainment & Media Read More Artistic Perspective By Olivia Muscatelli Art & Culture Read More Christmas By Christiana Fredriks Feature Read More College Advice from a Senior By Shubhdip Kundlas Advice Read More Different Views of Art By Rachel Ezeadichie Art & Culture Read More Fresh Pumpkin Pie vs. Canned Pumpkin Pie: Is it Worth the Time? By Christina Ossa Feature Read More Home for the Holidays By Sumaiya Ramsaroop Feature Read More James Webb – A Technological Precedent By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More Lessons Learned in the Pool By Angelina Somma Sports Read More Montgomery Ricky by Ricky Montgomery By Eva Grace Martinez Entertainment & Media Read More Now That the 2020 Presidential Election is Over, What Comes Next For Us? By Logan Balsan News Read More Pre-season in the New Normal By Joseph Garofalo Sports Read More Should schools remain open after Winter Break? By Shinedip Kundlas Editorial Read More Story Behind the Shot 01 By Garrick Neuner Entertainment & Media Read More The Artist Perspective By Nehilah Grand-Pierre Art & Culture Read More The Future of the Supreme Court By Craig Papajohn-Shaw News Read More The Postponement of the 2020 Olympics By Rayan Bhatti Sports Read More The Quarantine By Masooma Zaidi Polaris Read More PERSEPCTIVE LOAD MORE

BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS ADVICE Junior Aamna Raja - Advice Columnist Hello there, lovely, lovely readers of North Star! I'm Aamna, and it's my pleasure to welcome you to our advice column. In this cozy corner of the paper, I'll be your trusted companion on the rollercoaster of school life, offering my insights, and perhaps a sprinkle of humor along the way. Whether you're wrestling with perplexing math problems, navigating the maze of teenage friendships, or struggling with college applications, I'm here for you. It's all about you, and about what you want to know or share. I've made it super simple for you to send in your dilemmas. Just head to the Microsoft Form below, fill in your query, and hit "submit". The best part? It's completely anonymous. Your secrets are safe with me, and I'll do my best to provide thoughtful, empathetic, and, of course, friendly advice. Remember that you’re worth it, even if times start to get rough. Grades, popularity, clothes, and friends don’t define you. Be your own person, and never be afraid to stand up for yourself. Always strive to keep yourself and those around you positive. You got this, and I’m proud of you! So, don't hesitate, ask away, and together, we can make the North Star shine even brighter! ASK AAMNA FOR ADVICE Issue 4 Advice North Star Advice ADVICE Aamna Raja Read More SENIOR ADVICE Senior Advice By Tiffany Wong February 10, 2022 Read More Senior Interview with Shubhdip Kundlas By Shinedip Kundlas June 8, 2021 Read More College Advice from a Senior By Shubhdip Kundlas December 16, 2020 Read More A 1600 SAT score is amazing! But, it's the person behind that SAT score that truly makes "amazing" come to life. Your story is not meant to be an exact carbon copy of another individual's storybook. You don't have to be the most intelligent, or the most innovative, or even the wealthiest. You just have to be genuine and unapologetically yourself. It sounds cliché, but truthfully, it's an imperative factor in the writing portion of the college application process: your personal essay. The essay/short answer process is simply a time to address yourself, your interests, your successes and failures that you progressed from, your dreams and aspirations. So, talk about yourself. It may seem arduous, but it makes all the difference in the end. - Danae Thomas Class of 2021 College advice for 11th graders: Make sure to be in contact with admissions counselors at schools you’re interested in. They are always kind, helpful, and willing to answer all your questions, whether you are wondering about the application process, sports, activities, academics, or anything else! Their contact information is always easily accessible on the college website’s admissions tab. Good luck! - Sara Lombardi Class of 2021 First of all, please do not overstress your daily lives. Just take it one day at a time and do not leave today’s work for tomorrow. If your deadline is tomorrow but you have other assignments to finish that day, don’t add another burden; finish it or start some of it. Secondly, you are still young. Well, we all are, but you are never going to be 17 again, or maybe 16, so value your age. Have fun! I know I did, but don’t overdo it. Remember that a number does not necessarily define you as a person. School and youth are two separate, but equally, important parts of your lives. If one of them is affecting the other one, reconsider it. Youth is the only thing that you can’t replace. By youth, I mean health as well. Please take good care of yourself and know that you matter as much as anyone. You may be a straight-A student or an average student, like me, but in either case, your grades have nothing to do with who you are and your personality. You are beyond your grades and test scores, and if the colleges cannot see the awesome person you are, let them be. - Kubra Beskardes Class of 2021

Congratulations to Rachel Ezeadichie for being invited to Valley Stream's Poetry Out Loud! BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS FEATURE The Return of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Ava Augello Read More A Drive into the Archive of New York’s License Plates Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Ice Bucket Challenge: Does it help the Mental Health Cause? Mya Hans Read More July 5, 2025 Enjoy the Silence Jasmine Roberts Read More Senior Send-Off Leah Ally Read More July 5, 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week Ava Augello Read More July 5, 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 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ... 27