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BACK TO ALL ARTICLES BACK TO SECTIONS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NASA Got Its First Asteroid Sample Cody Sung Read More November 6, 2023 NASA’s Recent Announcement of The Artemis II Crew By Elyas Layachi Read More May 18, 2023 Must be Love on the Brain By Christina Ossa Read More February 24, 2023 Hair Ice Cody Sung Read More November 6, 2023 The Fifth Ocean By Cody Sung Read More May 18, 2023 E/2022 E3 (ZTF) – The “Green” Comet By Elyas Layachi Read More February 24, 2023 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9

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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 November 24, 2020 "RED GIANT" ARTICLES A Divided America: Can We Actually “Build Back Better”? By Craig Papajohn-Shaw News Read More Angelina’s College Application Timeline  By Angelina Somma Advice Read More Do we need to "cancel" Thanksgiving? By Habib Rattani Editorial Read More Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 By Manal Layachi Entertainment & Media Read More Nassau County Sports on Hold By Joseph Garofalo Sports Read More Netflix Recommendations for each Genre By Isabella Menjivar Entertainment & Media Read More One Swing By Ryan Restivo Sports Read More Recycled Percussion Project By Quinn O’Connor Art & Culture Read More The Project By Kayla Duvert Art & Culture Read More The Role of an Outgoing President By Cody Sung News Read More The SpaceX Dragon Crew Missions: How They’re Changing History By Elyas Layachi Science & Technology Read More The Written Prophecy Prologue By Catherine Duong Polaris Read More Welcome to BSU! By Sasha Smalls and Ahmya McMillan News Read More After 96 Hours of Counting, We Have a Presumptive Winner By Logan Balsan News Read More Ask Ala: Schoolwork, Scheduling, and Stress By Ala Paruch Advice Read More Giving Back: Donate to SADD's Annual Food Drive By Shinedip Kundlas News Read More He is waiting for us By Nora Chery Polaris Read More National Junior Honor Society By Ismaela Andre News Read More Oculus Quest By Augustine Magapan Entertainment & Media Read More Professional Sports' Response to the Corona Virus By John McCarthy Sports Read More Results: 2020 Exit Polls By Everton Prospere News Read More The Robert Langdon Series By John McCarthy Entertainment & Media Read More The Soccer Cup Game By Manal Layachi Sports Read More The Unfortunate Woods By Masooma Zaidi Polaris Read More Turkey the bird and Turkey the Nation By Kubra Beskardes Art & Culture Read More ART GUILD LOAD MORE PRISM & PURSPOSE 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

Welcome to North Star, Valley Stream North High School's student news and literary magazine! Whether you want to read about your specific interests or browse the work of talented students, we have something for everyone. Welcome to Volume 6 Issue 2, Acubens! Kick off the new year with our latest and greatest issue! NORTH STAR VALLEY STREAM NORTH'S STUDENT NEWS & LITERARY MAGAZINE Purposeful Polaris Stories What Is Fear, If Fear Can Not Kill POLARIS By Jasmine Roberts Read More A Story Of Good And Bad POLARIS By Leah Ally Read More Events and Advice North's Annual Club Fair NEWS By Wardah Khizer Read More Introductory - Ekin Parker ADVICE By Ekin Pinar Read More Welcoming Mr. Bracco! FEATURE By Mikayla Aziz Read More VSN Past End of Year Highlights MSA Events MSA's Annual Eid Festival NEWS By Wardah Khizer Read More MSA Day of Unity Conference NEWS By Wardah Khizer Read More Fantastic Features Enjoy The Silence FEATURE By Jasmine Roberts Read More A Drive into the Archive of New York’s License Plates FEATURE By Akilan Subramaniyan Read More The Return of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show FEATURE By Ava Augello Read More Current Events The Destructive Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa NEWS By Akilan Subramaniyan Read More Zohran Mamdani: Stepping up Socialism EDITORIAL By Breena Bernabe Read More Political Violence: An Editorial EDITORIAL By Leah Ally Read More Olympics of the Visual Arts FEATURE ART & CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA NEWS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLARIS EDITORIAL SPORTS ADVICE Sections ADVERTISEMENTS Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image J1A & VSN Flyer Join Student Council Polaris

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Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Power Of Sunsets By Rehmat Kaur Volume 3 Issue 4 May 18, 2023 Image Provided by Rehmat Kaur Exotic locations are not needed to appreciate a sunset's peaceful, gorgeous, and life-changing moments. The sun rises and sets every day, so, there's no reason you can't take a few moments to appreciate it. Health Benefits Viewing sunsets have a transcending spiritual component that is beneficial, therapeutic, creative, and restorative. It's a meditation that helps you cleanse your thoughts of anything happening outside of that moment. One of the best ways to decompress is to watch the sunset. According to research, being around nature and particularly natural light can help people feel less stressed and anxious. You can slow down, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of nature by watching the sun slowly sink behind the horizon. Sunsets may make us feel insignificant (but in a positive way), and in these moments, sublime; you feel a connection that reminds us of the infinite potential within each of us. They remind us of the beauty that exists in the world. According to 2012 research, participants who experienced the beauty and power of the sunset reported feeling like they had more time available and were less impatient. You can enjoy sunsets in several ways, including exercising, strolling, bicycling, or just sitting and looking. Exercise has been shown to reduce the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. However, merely sitting and watching the sunset can also improve your health by allowing you to engage in mindfulness exercises. According to a study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science , mindfulness is "the nonjudgmental awareness of experiences in the present moment". It has been shown to have numerous advantages, including lowered levels of stress and enhanced cognitive function. Watching the literal passage of time as the sun descends below the horizon is a perfect way to practice being present. Many more gorgeous sunsets will inspire, raise us, and help us rise beyond the trivial to live a full life. Sources https://studyfinds.org/sunrises-sunsets-well-being/ https://www.ambong-ambong.com/blog/health-benefits-of-watching-sunsets/#:~:text=Watching%20the%20sunset%20can%20be,help%20reduce%20your%20stress%20levels . https://www.agoldlining.com/post/reasons-why-you-should-make-time-for-the-sunset#:~:text=Research%20shows%20that%20sunsets%20have,a%20reason%20to%20go%20outside . https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minding-the-body/201407/how-admiring-the-sunset-changes-you-the-better https://communikait.com/2018/06/5-reasons-why-sunsets-are-good-for-your-health/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/make-time-for-sunset_n_5066629 BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature, Science & Technology Back to Sections NASA Got Its First Asteroid Sample Cody Sung Volume 4 Issue 1 November 6, 2023 Image provided by NASA/Keegan Barber On September 8, 2016, NASA launched a spacecraft to an asteroid to collect a sample of rocks and dust from its surface. Seven years later, on September 24, 2023, the craft landed on Earth, carrying the first NASA samples from an asteroid in its history. The spacecraft’s name is OSIRIS-REx, standing for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer. This name sounds complex, and it is, but it simply means that the craft’s goal was to fly to an asteroid, scan it, take a sample from it, and return to Earth. The asteroid used for the mission was called 101955 Bennu, considered a near-Earth asteroid. Bennu is only around one-third of a mile wide at its equator but is a time capsule from the Solar System’s early days – it gained its present composition only a little bit after the formation of the Solar System. NASA suspects that it may have organic molecules in its carbon-rich environment like those that helped start life on Earth. To find out more about Bennu, NASA began developing the mission with help from scientists at the University of Arizona and built the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. NASA equipped it with a camera suite, laser technology, light and heat scanners, an X-ray imaging device, and a sampling device. These pieces of equipment, along with the rest of the craft, weighed around 4,650 pounds. On September 8, 2016, the Atlas V rocket carrying the craft launched from Cape Canaveral and about 55 minutes after launch separated from the rocket and deployed its solar arrays to power it in space. Around a day after the launch, OSIRIS-REx crossed the Moon’s orbital path at roughly 240,200 miles away from Earth. Three days later, it began to orbit the Sun. About a week later, on September 19, 2016, the mission team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center began to activate the craft’s scientific instruments. To position it for a gravity assist from Earth, the craft fired its main engine on December 28, 2016. This assist came on September 22, 2017, when OSIRIS-REx passed Earth at roughly 10,710 miles above its surface, took high-resolution pictures of the planet and the Moon, and used the energy from Earth’s gravity to tilt its orbit to match Bennu’s. Nearly a year later, in August 2018, the spacecraft sent a grainy image of Bennu 1.4 million miles away from the asteroid. In early November, it took more detailed images of the asteroid’s shape and certain surface features. Its official arrival would not come until a month later, on December 3, 2018, when OSIRIS-REx completed its journey and arrived at Bennu. From there it mapped the asteroid in detail while NASA’s mission team searched for a safe sample site on the extremely rocky and hazardous surface. After a year of deliberation, the team selected a site named “Nightingale,” a young crater with freshly exposed rocks and dust. The team reckoned it would provide a pristine sample of the asteroid, and OSIRIS-REx collected the sample on October 20, 2020, with an extremely brief touchdown called a “Touch-And-Go" maneuver. Two days later, images confirmed it had collected more than enough material and on October 28, the mission team commanded the spacecraft to close the sample capsule. With the sampling complete, on April 7, 2021, the craft completed its last flyover over Bennu and took fresh images of the sampling site. After flying for two and a half years and orbiting the Sun twice, OSIRIS-REx returned to Earth on September 24, 2023, releasing the capsule with the sample from the rest of the craft. It landed at the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range where scientists retrieved it. The spacecraft, however, did not land and went to explore another asteroid, Apophis, with the new name OSIRIS-APEX, standing for OSIRIS-Apophis Explorer. The sample is currently in a clean room at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. In the meantime, NASA has reported that the initial analysis revealed carbon and water in the sample and there was so much extra material that it slowed down the sample collection process. The analysis will continue for the next two years; after that, NASA will keep at least 70% of the sample at the Johnson Space Center for future research, the fruitful reward of a highly successful mission by NASA to study the cosmos. Sources https://science.nasa.gov/mission/osiris-rex/ https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-bennu-asteroid-sample-contains-carbon-water/ https://science.nasa.gov/mission/osiris-rex/in-depth/ https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/101955-bennu/ https://blogs.nasa.gov/osiris-rex/ BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Entertainment & Media Back to Sections The Bite of ‘83 By Augustine Magapan Volume 2 Issue 4 February 10, 2022 Image provided by Scott Cawthon You may have read my previous article about Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach , but that was very far into the timeline of Scott Cawthon's intricate story. Easter eggs, clues, and theories from fans have transformed FNAF from a mere horror game to a cohesive, captivating narrative. However, it is worth noting that the story is not in chronological order. To better understand the story, players must play the video games in order starting with Five Nights at Freddy's 4 . Within the story, this is known as the "Bite of 83." It all started when two men, William Afton and Henry Emily, decided to start a business. The business consists of a pizza spot where children's parties may be held. The restaurant also includes various animatronic characters. If you are unaware of what an “animatronic” is, they are robots with animal detailing, carrying on with human characteristics. However, the two designed the animatronics to be worn as costumes as well so the employees could interact with the children in a rather creepy manner. As they opened the restaurant to the public, an abundance of people visited, highlighting the restaurant's overall success. But one night, William Afton, a married man with three children, decided to murder four children inside the restaurant. Luring them one by one into a room, he murders them all. If Afton was caught, he would get into big trouble. Mr. Afton would have to find a place to hide the bodies, and he decided to stuff them inside the animatronics. The police arrived, and the restaurant was then shut down. People speculated about where the missing children went. While it was all coming to plan for William Afton, Henry Emily experienced otherwise. Emily did not realize that Afton was a murderer until later, so they continued running the business. To continue the process of stuffing children inside animatronics, William Afton decided to construct a new robot called "Circus Baby," where she seems more feminine and dispenses ice cream. The robot is programmed to use a gigantic scooper that grabs children when no one is around. While Circus Baby was performing, Elizabeth Afton, the daughter of William Afton, wanted to approach her. However, Afton continuously denied his daughter's request. But one night, when her father wasn't looking, and no one was around, she decided to go up to Circus Baby. The animatronic dispensed some ice cream to lure Elizabeth closer, and she was scooped off her feet. William Afton searched everywhere for Elizabeth but couldn't find her. However, he soon realized where she went. He shut the restaurant down in frustration and denial that his daughter was gone. Afton couldn't bear the pain and wanted the rest of his children, Michael and Evan, to stay away from the restaurant. Michael was old enough to understand the situation, but Evan was only a young boy. Every time he had a chance, he would visit the pizza place. Luckily, William Afton always knew that Evan was going without his permission. To prevent Evan from leaving his house, William built four more animatronics like the ones in the pizza place, but scarier. That is when the players play Five Nights at Freddy's 4 . They play as Evan Afton trying to survive the night until 6 AM from the animatronics, along with Michael scaring him. William thought that the longer this went on, Evan would stop going to the pizza place. It worked profoundly; however, Michael had other ideas. Michael was a horrible brother to Evan. He would bully him because he enjoyed watching his little brother suffer. One night, when it was Evan's birthday, Michael decided to do one final prank, and Evan did not even want to be at the pizza place. He trapped Evan in a storage room, making Evan feel more afraid than ever. Michael and a few of his friends decided to do a prank where they wanted Evan to kiss the bear. They carried Evan towards the animatronic and shoved his head into the mouth of the bear. Since the bear could also be worn as a costume, the animatronics consist of spring locks, which activate the animatronic. To put on the costume, the spring locks must be off. Unfortunately, only Henry and William knew that accidents could happen with the spring locks. Springlock failures can happen when moisture enters the costume, accidentally turning it into an animatronic. Michael started to feel bad over time while watching his brother cry inside the mouth of the bear, so he wanted to take him out, but due to the tears inside the animatronic, the animatronic crushes Evan's frontal lobe. William was notified right away and rushed into the hospital. While Evan was lying on his death bed, he was in a coma when a new animatronic began popping up that was scarier. That was the additional night to the video game. As soon as the coma was gone, Evan heard voices. First, it was Michael saying his final sorry. Then, his father told him how sad and hurt he was and how understanding the situation Evan was in. He promised someday he would put his son back together. Unfortunately, those were the last words Evan heard before he died, laying there in 1983. William was frustrated with the business, and Michael could not think straight. So, what would happen with the business? And what would the relationship with his older son be? That story is for another day. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Mr. Rampersaud By Sarah Velez Volume 3 Issue 1 November 7, 2022 Image provided by New Scientist Jobs ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. BACK TO TOP