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Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause
Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause
Erica Chung and Lili Setrakian March 25, 2025

Part of the curriculum for students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship class at NVOT is the creation of a student-run business. This year, students are raising money for three organizations chosen by the...

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NVOT DECA participants pose for a picture at the State Leadership Conference
DECA Shines at States
Daniel Oh, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

From March 4 to 7, NVOT students traveled to the Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City to compete at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) State Conference. Throughout the three-day conference,...

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The red indicates the area of Central Avenue, without any crosswalks
One Step Closer to Safer Streets
Lili Setrakian and Erica Chung February 11, 2025

Pedestrian safety has become a major concern, especially in the streets surrounding the high school. Old Tappan Councilwoman Christine Massaro is urging for the installation of crosswalks across Central...

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Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
Justin Garber, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2025

A simple understanding of business motivations and probabilities explains how it’s impossible to beat the house in the long run. For young adults who don’t quite understand risk and reward and may not fully comprehend the value of money, sportsbooks—a company that takes bets on sporting events—have...

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Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?
Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?
Jelena Paljan, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

In today’s world, social media is deeply woven into our daily lives. It is almost impossible to imagine our world without it. From the way we consume news, get entertainment, and communicate, social media shapes our everyday actions. Such outlets on social media, like Instagram, Snapchat, and most...

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What’s been happening to video game movies?
What’s been happening to video game movies?
Alex Cleary, Associate Editor • April 21, 2025

Over the past five years, it seems that video game movies have become a regular part of pop culture, as there always seems to be one video game movie a year that breaks the box office. However, for the...

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The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
Madison Kosmark and Jelena Paljan April 9, 2025

Have you ever sat bored in a drive-thru, just staring at the menu not sure of what you want to eat? Well instead of being indecisive about your order, you should try ordering what the person in front of...

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Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra
Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra
Isabella Cufino, Staff writer • March 26, 2025

From a young age, Isabella Guerra had a passion for art. From watching her art teacher as a child to experiencing the lockdown in 2020, her love for art grew. As she continues to learn on her own and with...

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NVOT coaches Owen Ross and Johnny O'Hanlon together at a meet.
Two Paths, One Track
Nora Lee and Allison Mimeles April 14, 2025

After competing together at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (NVD) and college, a pair of former track athletes are now coaching side by side to guide the future generation of track athletes at NVOT. This year, Owen Ross and Johnny O’Hanlon joined the girls’ track and field team as...

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The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
Hayden Lee, Yeeun Park, and Miles Kim April 7, 2025

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Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
Justin Garber, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2025

A simple understanding of business motivations and probabilities explains how it’s impossible to beat the house in the long run. For young adults who don’t quite understand risk and reward and may...

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Selden Kolkeback sets up on the mound
The Latest – Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, and Baseball remain undefeated
Yarden Drillich, Sam Bilali, Gracie Gallucci, Nora Lee, Eva Saric, and Miles Kim April 8, 2025

Girls Lacrosse:  On Monday, the girls had a home game against DePaul and won 15-12. Junior Charlotte Malady scored 7 points, and junior Mia Derrico scored 6 points. On Thursday, the girls played at...

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Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
March 21, 2025