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Crescendoing to the Top
Hayden Lee, Arts and Lifestyle Editor • June 2, 2026

Imagine: The towering levels of velvety red seats look down upon you, gracefully illuminated by the glow from the lights. You are standing on stage, taking everything in– from the warm acoustics to the...

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Courtesy of UNICEF Club’s website
Act Locally, Help Globally
Allison Mimeles, Arts and Lifestyle Editor • May 20, 2026

Clubs play a big role in building the school community, and NVOT takes pride in encouraging students and staff to follow their passions outside of the classroom. The 50+ clubs offered by the school fosters...

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Step2Shine: From Northern Valley to the World
Step2Shine: From Northern Valley to the World
Miles Kim, News Editor • May 4, 2026

Cyla Cafuoco has been dancing since she was just two years old. For her, dancing is more than just a hobby.  “Dancing has become a critical part of my life. It has shaped me into who I am today because...

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Strong Women, Strong World
Strong Women, Strong World
Carla Pemberton and Alexendra Junio April 9, 2026

Starting out as “Women’s History Week” in 1978 but extended to the entire month of March in 1987, Women’s History Month is a celebration honoring women’s contributions to history and society and the progress made to further the lives of women everywhere.  This month, The Lance would like...

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The Notebook is the Most Overrated Romance Ever
The Notebook is the Most Overrated Romance Ever
Eva Saric, Editor in Chief • February 13, 2026

Since its release in 2004, The Notebook, the adaptation of the novel by Nicholas Sparks, has become one of the most prominent romance films of all time. In recent years especially, the film has gained a mass following online, with numerous teenagers fantasizing about the romance on TikTok and Instagram....

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2025-2026 Coldwater Literary Magazine Staff
From Ideas To Publication
Sam Bilali, Carla Pemberton, Dylan Woo, and Isabella Cufino June 13, 2026

From brainstorming story angles to designing pages that match each writer’s vision, the students behind NVOT’s Coldwater Literary Magazine Club spend months turning creativity into a published collection...

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Coming Out of Her Shell: Joyce Park Embraces Her Individuality
Coming Out of Her Shell: Joyce Park Embraces Her Individuality
Carla Pemberton June 10, 2026

The Lance’s Fashion Student of the Month is published monthly to spotlight NVOT students whose individual style has been inspired by their love for fashion. This June, we recognize Joyce Park as Fashion...

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Hot Takes: Off Campus
Hot Takes: Off Campus
Allison Mimeles and Elle Moylan June 9, 2026

Hey guys! We’re back and better than ever with our reviews on the newest trending show- Off Campus. Many people may have heard about this show because of JLO’s TikTok about her iconic Grammy’s outfit...

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Coming Out of Her Shell: Joyce Park Embraces Her Individuality
Coming Out of Her Shell: Joyce Park Embraces Her Individuality
Carla Pemberton June 10, 2026

The Lance’s Fashion Student of the Month is published monthly to spotlight NVOT students whose individual style has been inspired by their love for fashion. This June, we recognize Joyce Park as Fashion Student of the Month.  Sophomore Joyce Park was born with a passion for fashion. “Fashion...

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Anoo and Damwani posing at States after qualifying for Nationals
DECA Novice to Nationals
Miles Kim, Alexendra Junio, Allison Mimeles, Yeeun Park, Cayla Woolley, Eva Saric, Julia Whaley, and Nicoletta Cialdella June 2, 2026

6pm on March 5. A restless Neha Anoo is sitting in her seat at the Atlantic City Conference ballroom. As names are being called for winners in the Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making event category, she can barely keep still. She looks to her left at her partner, Diya Damwani. Her palms begin...

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Team celebrate after receiving the plaque.
Boys Baseball Sectional Finals (Photos)
Andrew John, Staff Writer • June 8, 2026

On Friday, June 5, the NVOT baseball team defeated Ramapo in a 9-4 game. David Brennan pitched 6.2 innings and Gerard Fernino closed the game. Anthony Onnembo, Selden Kolkebeck, AJ Aiello, and Max Garcia...

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Anoo and Damwani posing at States after qualifying for Nationals
DECA Novice to Nationals
Miles Kim, Alexendra Junio, Allison Mimeles, Yeeun Park, Cayla Woolley, Eva Saric, Julia Whaley, and Nicoletta Cialdella June 2, 2026

6pm on March 5. A restless Neha Anoo is sitting in her seat at the Atlantic City Conference ballroom. As names are being called for winners in the Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making event category,...

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