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A few of Chongs viral Tik Toks raising awareness about modern slavery.

Making a Difference One TikTok at a Time

Sophie Atalla, Staff Writer May 1, 2021

TikTok is not just for dances or funny videos anymore—the app has brought activism and social issues to the fingertips of thousands of users. One student who has taken advantage of this platform is junior...

Katherine Johnson succeeded in a field dominated by white men as a woman of color.

Katherine Johnson: A Powerful Woman That Changed NASA as We Know It

Nicole Sigismondi, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

From attending high school at age ten to becoming one of the first African American female mathematicians at NASA, Katherine Johnson changed both our space program and our societal standards. Johnson broke...

Bae swings her golf club during a tournament.

The “Club” That Got Her into Duke

Matthias Choi, Managing Editor March 15, 2021

It was a typical day at Norwood Public School and 8th grader Sophia Bae was roaming the halls. While the day may have seemed typical, the student was not. She was about to receive a call that would forever...

Kamala Harris is the first woman of color to serve as Vice President of the United States.

A Victory for the History Books

Sophie Atalla, Nicole Sigismondi, and Ashley Silva December 21, 2020

From New York to Chicago. From Philadelphia to Los Angeles. From Miami to Washington D.C.. Many Americans took to the streets to celebrate the Biden-Harris victory in the 2020 election. They cheered, they...

Dr. Luisella Marolda joins NVOT as one of the new assistant principals.

Putting the “Pal” in “Assistant Principal”

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor October 20, 2020

Students returned to a dramatically different school year being administered by a new team. This summer, the school said goodbye to Dr. Jennifer Mezzina as she went to Northern Valley Demarest and welcomed...

RBGs legacy can be seen in many different ways--and publications.

The Notorious R.B.G

Sophie Atalla, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

On September 18, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at 87 years old from pancreatic cancer, marking the end of her 27 years in the Supreme Court, and her decades long career in law. Before her passing, she...

Messages to the Class of 2020, Family Edition

Messages to the Class of 2020, Family Edition

The 2020-2021 Editorial Board June 16, 2020

In celebration of the Class of 2020, friends and family were invited to submit photos, videos, and warm wishes to their graduating seniors.  

Dear Class of 2020

Dear Class of 2020

The 2020-2021 Editorial Board June 15, 2020

To the Class of 2020: May you succeed in your future endeavors and go into the world to make the same impact that you have made at this school. You all are going to accomplish great things in the future,...

The Future of Freedom

The Future of Freedom

Olivia Franceschini, Editor in Chief February 25, 2020

Conscription, or the draft, is as old as the United States itself. But the men it has enlisted have been as young as 18. As history continues to unfold, where does America's next generation stand? Additional...

Yu fences against an opponent in competition

Sword Fighting His Way to the Top

Olivia Klein and Gianna Benasillo February 12, 2020

During the school day, sophomore Vinni Yu wears the mask of an average NVOT student, but outside of school, his mask protects him from swords handled by some of the top-ranked fencers in the nation. Although...

Derrico winds up to score .

Scoring Her Goal

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer January 28, 2020

It was the second round of the state tournament, and the entire girls varsity soccer team was petrified as they boarded the bus to play national powerhouse, Northern Highlands. Current senior Samantha...

Hatano and Song prepare for a race

Crossing the Finish Line Together

Matthias Choi and Jonah Kim December 17, 2019

BANG! In a flash, a frenzy of legs rush up next to each other, and bodies bump into one another. Some runners slip and fall on the wet grass, while others take the early lead. Senior Jin Woo Song was able...

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