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The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

The Latest—Korean Club, Hand in Hand Club, GSA Club
The Latest—Korean Club, Hand in Hand Club, GSA Club
December 12, 2024
The Latest - the football team wins states
The Latest – the football team wins states
December 2, 2024
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Jennings Creek Fire in West Milford
Should We Be Scared?
Eva Saric and Amanda Haenelt November 25, 2024

Over the past few months, New Jersey encountered a natural phenomenon that no citizen would have suspected to occur: wildfires blazing through local towns and forests, transforming the Northeastern coast...

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NVOT’s DECA and Yearbook Club hosts food/clothing drive
NVOT’s DECA and Yearbook Club hosts food/clothing drive
Nora Lee and Lili Setrakian November 25, 2024

Every year, NVOT’s DECA club collaborates with the Yearbook Club to host a food and clothing drive. Both clubs are utilizing this project to highlight the importance of community work and helping those...

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NVOT’s Cultural Exchange Program
NVOT’s Cultural Exchange Program
Matthew Woo November 6, 2024

On Thursday, October 17, 50 students and 12 teachers from Seisa High School in Yokohama, Japan visited NVOT through the school’s Japanese Cultural Exchange Program. The event occurred over a one day...

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Spooky Secrets to Scare Your Friends
Spooky Secrets to Scare Your Friends
Alex Cleary, Associate Editor • October 31, 2024

When everyone’s front yard suddenly becomes a cemetery, you know Halloween is coming. Nowadays, despite some things still being scary, like watching a horror movie or your parents opening Genesis, Halloween isn’t as spooky as we think. The only way to make Halloween scarier than ever, is to be the...

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Art by Kevin Ju
Mind Over Muscle
Omar Hassan and Sam Bilali October 21, 2024

With the school year in full swing, high school students all over the country are quickly being bombarded with tons of extracurricular activities–the most common one being sports. We here at The Lance are no strangers to the stress of sports since many of us are athletes. To help give some insight...

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Artist Spotlight: Janice Sumin Choi
Artist Spotlight: Janice Sumin Choi
Amelia Carroll, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

  From coloring in bright landscapes, to intricate free hand self-portraits, Janice Sumin Choi, a senior at NVOT, has displayed her artistic journey through her love for vibrant colors, allowing...

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Is TikTok going to free the Menendez brothers?
Is TikTok going to free the Menendez brothers?
Sofia Mangano, Managing Editor • November 14, 2024

Lyle and Erik Menendez, sentenced to life in prison since 1996, may now be getting a second chance at freedom and Gen Z may be the reason why. The murder of the Menendez parents and subsequent trial divided...

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Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
Gracie Gallucci and Sofia Mangano November 12, 2024

Hope you didn’t miss us too much, but we are back and ready to talk more about the latest celebrity gossip! We are taking Hot Takes in a new direction this week and will be talking about the most exciting...

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October Fashion Student of the Month
October Fashion Student of the Month
Violet Oster, Arts Editor • November 4, 2024

This month, we celebrate Tim Lee, an inspiring fashion enthusiast whose unique style has made a mark at NVOT. With a passion for experimenting with clothing and a nod to family heritage, Lee is a true trendsetter in the school’s community.   Lee said, “Towards the end of eighth grade,...

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September Fashion Student of the Month
September Fashion Student of the Month
October 7, 2024

There is nothing more exciting than showing off our most fashionable knights through their creativity and dynamic styles. This year, we strive to not only showcase fashionable knights, but also tell their stories.   September’s Fashion Student of the Month is a fashion-obsessed senior:...

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The Latest - the football team wins states
The Latest – the football team wins states
Yarden Drillich, Sports Editor • December 2, 2024

Football:  On Sunday, December 1, the team beat Mainland High School to win the NJSIAA Group Tournament, 28-16. Sophomore Zachery Miceli had 201 total passing yards, senior Nick Rossi had 83 rushing...

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The Latest - The Football team advances to state championship
The Latest – The Football team advances to state championship
Yarden Drillich, Sports Editor • November 25, 2024

Football: The boys had an away game on Friday against Pascack Valley for the NJSIAA Group Tournament, Semifinal Round and won 43-14. Sophomore Zachery Miceli had 142 passing yards, senior Nick Rossi...

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NVOT vs. West Essex
NVOT vs. West Essex
November 22, 2024