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ABOUT US

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Welcome to North Star, Valley Stream North High School's Student News Magazine, and POLARIS, North's Literary Magazine! Whether you want to read about your specific interests or browse the work of talented students, we have something for everyone. Any suggestions are welcome and should be emailed to northstarmag20@gmail.com.

Happy reading!

AWARDS

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3RD PLACE BEST LAYOUT
ADELPHI QUILL AWARDS 2021
1ST PLACE BEST VISUAL
ADELPHI QUILL AWARDS 2022
2ND PLACE BEST OPINION PIECE
ADELPHI QUILL AWARDS 2022
3RD PLACE BEST NEWS ARTICLE
ADELPHI QUILL AWARDS 2022
HONORABLE MENTION BEST LAYOUT
ADELPHI QUILL AWARDS 2024
3RD PLACE BEST VISUAL
ADELPHI QUILL AWARDS 2024

MEET THE EDITORS

Noa Cordova

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EDITOR IN CHIEF

Hello North Students! My name is Noa Cordova, and besides writing, I have a passion for languages, traveling, learning, and getting to know others. Apart from North Star, I am an active member of several clubs including STOP, SPO, and SADD. As Editorial section leader, I write articles on current world and school events. If you are interested in keeping up with significant topics in society or our school community, check out the Editorial section! Everyone should have their voice heard, so feel free to share your ideas and write for the Editorial section.

Elaine Ching

She/Her/Hers

LEAD LAYOUT & SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGNER, ART SECTION EDITOR

Hi readers! I'm Elaine Ching, but you can call me Laney. I'm the Social Media Designer, Lead Layout Designer, and Art Section Editor. I make and post flyers and promotions for new articles and issues on the North Star Instagram, @vsnorthstarmag. Along with this I organize the North Star and Polaris website. I also do illustrations, recipes, and some creative writing. Outside of North Star you can find me drawing, painting, doing some variation of music or art, reading, and being in clubs like the Culture Society and Art Club.

Isabel Barrett

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FEATURE SECTION EDITOR

Hi! I’m Isabel Barrett, the editor for the Featured section of North Star. If you enjoy human interest stories, then the Featured section is for you! Besides writing, I also enjoy art, playing video games, and making websites, and I’m part of the Tri-M Honor Society and Drama Club. I look forward to sharing fun and interesting stories with our community this year!

Sahar Ali

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NEWS SECTION EDITOR

Hey guys! My name is Sahar Ali and I’m editor for the news section. You can see that my articles range from political news to current world events, and you may occasionally find me in the feature section too. Along with writing articles, I do winter track and badminton in the spring. I can’t wait to read all your submissions and if you ever have any questions or concerns, feel free to send me an email anytime!

Leah Ally

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MANAGING EDITOR

Hi! I‘m Leah Ally, the managing editor of North Star. I enjoy writing about sports and current events. Outside of North Star, I’m apart of various clubs and sports such as, basketball and softball. Feel free to contact me with any questions through my VSN email and I look forward to working with you all!

Marco Alvarez

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LAYOUT TEAM & SPREADSHEET MANAGER

Hello all! I am part of the Layout Team and I manage the spreadsheet for the North Star and Polaris Magazine. My goal is to help publish the works of your fellow students. You may have seen me around in other activities or classes, so know that I keep your interests in mind when I meet with other members and editors. I look forward to sharing your work with our community this year!

Rachel Ezeadichie

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ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SECTION EDITOR/TREASURER

Hello! My name is Rachel Ezeadichie, and I am the Entertainment and Media Editor for the North Star. I love watching new shows and analyzing all types of media. If you’re interested in the coverage of new or interesting shows, books, or movies, you can find it in my section. I’m also apart of Spartan Update and Drama Club, so you can see me performing or covering many school events. I’m excited to be an editor for North Star and can’t wait to keep writing!

Rehmat Kaur

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SPORTS SECTION EDITOR, HISTORY COLUMNIST

Hello, dear readers! I'm Rehmat Kaur, the North Star's SPORTS Editor and History Columnist. All my Feature History articles will be under the column named "Tales Through Time". I will also be assisting our fellow writers with ideas and see them through to completion. Outside of North Star, I also take part in sports. I'm Girl's Varsity Badminton Team's Captain and play for our school's Tennis team. I'm also a member of SPO which helps the 7th graders have a wonderful first year at North. I'm looking forward to having an exquisite time and helping you in bringing out your creative side.

CREDITS

FACULTY ADVISOR
Mrs. Christy Mansfield
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Noa Cordova
MANAGING EDITOR
Leah Ally
NEWS SECTION EDITOR
Sahar Ali
FEATURE SECTION EDITOR
Isabel Barret
SPORTS EDITOR, HISTORY COLUMNIST
Rehmat Kaur
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SECTION EDITOR
Rachel Ezeadichie
POLARIS EDITOR
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ARTWORK SECTION EDITOR
Elaine Ching
SENIOR LAYOUT EDITOR
Elaine Ching
SPREADSHEET MANAGER/ASSISTANT LAYOUT EDITOR
Marco Alvarez
ASSISTANT LAYOUT EDITOR
Max Ching
SENIOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Elaine Ching
TREASURER
Leah Ally
STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Mrs. Amy Italiano
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Robin Small
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Jennifer Buonaspina
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. Fabian Jara
LOUD AMERICAN
Garrick Neuner
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SUBMIT

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CONTACT

@vsnorthstarmag

AWARDS

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ADELPHI QUILL AWARD
WINNER IN 2021, 2022, AND 2024

NORTH STAR

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