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Next Man Up
Next Man Up
Annabelle Lee and Justin Garber September 30, 2024

Following the departures of Dr. Bruce Sabatini in 2022 and Dr. Timothy Gouraige in 2023, the NVRHS Board of Education sought out a long-term candidate to fill the principal position prior to the start...

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The Club Fair Photo Gallery
Elaina Bob, Associate Editor • September 19, 2024

The annual club fair is an NVOT tradition, highlighting the clubs of the school and welcoming potential new members with open arms. With each club at NVOT pitching itself for sign ups, each table does...

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Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
Ina Rhee, Editor in Chief • September 9, 2024

I hate mosquitoes. I’m the person who’d always get the most mosquito bites in my family, so I went into this summer not expecting anything different. I thought just a few spritzes of mosquito repellent...

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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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The Woes and Worries of the College Application Process
The Woes and Worries of the College Application Process
Nadia Hassan, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

As a senior, I'm dealing with a lot of concerns that seem to get worse as graduation gets near. My major concern for this year, if you must know, is college. Just thinking of it makes my head swirl. I’m feeling like I'm in a tight maze, suffocating with the application process and rejection anxiety,...

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The Lance Tries: Crumbl
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
Nora Lee and Allison Mimeles October 15, 2024

Crumbl is a cookie chain with locations all across America that has recently gained tons of popularity online. This cookie company adds new flavors every week that keeps their fans invested and people...

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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...

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The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
Gracie Gallucci and Sofia Mangano September 10, 2024

Hey guys, first week back at school, and we are here to deliver everyone’s favorite part of The Lance: Hot Takes. I’m (Gracie) back and can’t wait to deliver all of this summer’s latest gossip....

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Honoring Legacies
Honoring Legacies
Christine Kim and Lara Areiqat June 19, 2024

MRS. BONAFEDE Math teacher Jacquelyn Bonafede is retiring after 27 years. While she certainly engaged students academically, her ability to emulate a family dynamic within the classroom has proved to be an invaluable aspect of NVOT’s community. Even though she was celebrated for her work as a...

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Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang
Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang
Christine Kim, Social Media Editor • April 9, 2024

From the humble beginnings of sketching in the margins of notebooks, making chalk art on driveways and sidewalks, even scribbling on bedroom walls, many people first experience art with the simple act of doodling. For most, these scribbles remain just that. However, for the few who decide to continue...

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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...

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The Latest-The Girls Cross Country teams fourth year in a row winning Counties, Girls Soccer beats Northern Highlands for the first time in over ten years , the Girls Volleyball team stays undefeated.
The Latest-The Girls Cross Country teams fourth year in a row winning Counties, Girls Soccer beats Northern Highlands for the first time in over ten years , the Girls Volleyball team stays undefeated.
Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Eva Saric, Daniel Oh, Miles Kim, and Alex Cleary October 21, 2024

Girls Tennis: The girls went to Demarest this past Tuesday in the state sectional final and lost 5-0, ending the Old Tappan's girls tennis team’s season.  Girls Soccer:  On Wednesday the girls...

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