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The Latest—Class of 2027, Athletic Department, Baseball, Student Council
The Latest—Class of 2027, Athletic Department, Baseball, Student Council
March 13, 2025
The Latest - Jack Drucker ends his season on a positive note being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament since 2020
The Latest – Jack Drucker ends his season on a positive note being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament since 2020
March 10, 2025
The Latest—Esports, Chinese Club, Theater Department
The Latest—Esports, Chinese Club, Theater Department
March 5, 2025
The Latest- The cheer team are back-to-back Grand National Champs, Jack Drucker advances to the NJSIAA State Tournament, and the boys and girls basketball season ended
The Latest- The cheer team are back-to-back Grand National Champs, Jack Drucker advances to the NJSIAA State Tournament, and the boys and girls basketball season ended
March 3, 2025
The Latest - The Girls Basketball team had a week of wins, senior Sophia Katechis broke the 3200 Meter Run school record, and the Boys Basketball team beat Rutherford
The Latest – The Girls Basketball team had a week of wins, senior Sophia Katechis broke the 3200 Meter Run school record, and the Boys Basketball team beat Rutherford
February 25, 2025
The red indicates the area of Central Avenue, without any crosswalks
One Step Closer to Safer Streets
February 11, 2025
Golden Knights Day
Golden Knights Day
January 31, 2025
Fernandez Teaching Empathy: Students’ Contributions to Hope for the Youth
Fernandez Teaching Empathy: Students’ Contributions to Hope for the Youth
January 29, 2025
A photo taken of some of the competitors at Poetry Out Loud including the head teacher, Jeffrey Train
Poetry in the Spotlight
January 16, 2025
Drones Take Over the NJ Skies
Drones Take Over the NJ Skies
January 3, 2025
Photos Courtesy of Arshia Shah, Hannah Cohen, Fatima Siddiqii, Avril Tobin, and Zaynah Kahn
Letter to the Editor: Recognizing Eid
March 13, 2025
The Rest of Trump’s Presidency in the Eyes of 3 Anonymous Students
The Rest of Trump’s Presidency in the Eyes of 3 Anonymous Students
March 4, 2025
Beyond the Lens
Beyond the Lens
February 27, 2025
What Happened at Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show?
What Happened at Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show?
February 14, 2025
Tales as Old as Time
Tales as Old as Time
February 14, 2025
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This year's 2020 election sparks debate with the country's high schoolers.
Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
October 26, 2020
Fall Back... Into Seasonal Depression?
Fall Back… Into Seasonal Depression?
November 6, 2019
Word vs. Docs
Word vs. Docs
January 29, 2019
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
December 21, 2018
The Rest of Trump’s Presidency in the Eyes of 3 Anonymous Students
The Rest of Trump’s Presidency in the Eyes of 3 Anonymous Students
March 4, 2025
America must prioritize unity in order to reach its full potential.
Unity
June 22, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.
Not America’s Punching Bag
May 16, 2021
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
February 11, 2021
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
March 10, 2025
February Fashion Student of The Month
February Fashion Student of The Month
February 27, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Christos Timotheou
Artist Spotlight: Christos Timotheou
January 24, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Janice Sumin Choi
Artist Spotlight: Janice Sumin Choi
December 3, 2024
Is TikTok going to free the Menendez brothers?
Is TikTok going to free the Menendez brothers?
November 14, 2024
Love Larry: Holiday Edition
Love Larry: Holiday Edition
December 19, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
By Kevin Ju
Music Madness
April 9, 2024
Review: Anyone But You
Review: Anyone But You
January 18, 2024
Graphic by Mia Cariati and Angela Nipitella
Does Snow Land on Top?
December 18, 2023
She Never Goes Out Of Style
She Never Goes Out Of Style
November 7, 2023
We Weren’t Ready For It
We Weren’t Ready For It
October 27, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Halloween 2023
The Lance Playlist: Halloween 2023
October 31, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2023
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2023
September 18, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2023
May 10, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Breakup Edition
The Lance Playlist: Breakup Edition
February 10, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
December 7, 2022
The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving
The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving
October 31, 2024
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
October 15, 2024
Six sweeet holiday treats, recipes courtesy of the guidance department.
The Lance Tries: Guidance’s Favorite Holiday Desserts
December 13, 2021
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.
The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends
April 30, 2021
Olivia Genco takes on roller skating for a week
The Lance Tries: Roller Skating
June 9, 2020
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.
The Lance Rewind: Slime
September 28, 2021
The Rainbow Loom Bands
The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom
March 16, 2020
Josh Lee
The Lance Rewind: ASK.fm
January 29, 2018
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
March 3, 2017
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
October 21, 2016
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
March 10, 2025
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
November 13, 2024
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
September 10, 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
May 14, 2024
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024 Recap
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024 Recap
February 6, 2024
February Fashion Student of The Month
February Fashion Student of The Month
February 27, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
February 3, 2025
Setting the Legacy
Setting the Legacy
December 18, 2024
October Fashion Student of the Month
October Fashion Student of the Month
November 4, 2024
September Fashion Student of the Month
September Fashion Student of the Month
October 7, 2024
Brandon Gregory
Brandon Gregory
May 17, 2023
William Curts
William Curts
May 17, 2023
Marie Orr, Amy Luby, and Jenise Esposito
Marie Orr, Amy Luby, and Jenise Esposito
May 5, 2023
Daniella Ashbahian
Daniella Ashbahian
May 5, 2023
Michael Santa Cruz
Michael Santa Cruz
May 5, 2023
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
March 3, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
February 3, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
January 6, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
December 4, 2024
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
November 6, 2024
Members of the Magic the Gathering division sit and play Exploding Kittens. Despite the stress of the morning, the division still managed to find a way to make memories.
Leveling Up with Adversity
March 13, 2025
The Latest - Jack Drucker ends his season on a positive note being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament since 2020
The Latest – Jack Drucker ends his season on a positive note being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament since 2020
March 10, 2025
The Latest- The cheer team are back-to-back Grand National Champs, Jack Drucker advances to the NJSIAA State Tournament, and the boys and girls basketball season ended
The Latest- The cheer team are back-to-back Grand National Champs, Jack Drucker advances to the NJSIAA State Tournament, and the boys and girls basketball season ended
March 3, 2025
The Latest - The Girls Basketball team had a week of wins, senior Sophia Katechis broke the 3200 Meter Run school record, and the Boys Basketball team beat Rutherford
The Latest – The Girls Basketball team had a week of wins, senior Sophia Katechis broke the 3200 Meter Run school record, and the Boys Basketball team beat Rutherford
February 25, 2025
What Happened at Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show?
What Happened at Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show?
February 14, 2025
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 23, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 16, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 10, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports – Week of April 25
May 2, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports — Week of April 18
April 25, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 12
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 12
November 22, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
October 25, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 7
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 7
October 17, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 19, 2024
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 16
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 16
December 23, 2023
Hallway Madness
Hallway Madness
April 9, 2024
By Kevin Ju
Music Madness
April 9, 2024
Movie Madness
Movie Madness
April 9, 2024
Starch Madness
Starch Madness
April 8, 2024
The Lance’s Cafeteria Foods Bracket
The Lance’s Cafeteria Foods Bracket
April 5, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Recognizing Eid

Lana Khan • March 13, 2025

As a child surrounded by different cultures and religions, I never truly recognized the distance between my faith and the world around me. This distance was hard to recognize when I was a kid, as it never...

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