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Tables are stored by the gym before students go to lunch

Bringing New (Seating) Ideas to the Table

Olivia Klein and Jinsil Yearm December 23, 2019

Traditionally, eating lunch on the bleachers of the North Gym was the norm for sophomore and freshman students. However, as students filed into the North Gym on December 5, they were surprised at what...

The final fifteen Poetry Out Loud contestants.

Poets With a Passion

Ava Klein, Associate Editor December 20, 2019

The Poetry Out Loud finals (POL), NVOT’s tenth annual poetry-reciting competition, took place on Tuesday, December 17. The Lance interviewed this year’s contestants backstage while the competition...

The front entrance of NVOT.

Open Forum for Lockdown Malfunction

Nia Watson, Managing Editor December 10, 2019

Unlike the normal monthly lockdown drills, NVOT recently experienced one was not initiated through the panic button in the main office that also lasted longer than a typical lockdown. The emergency system...

It was a full house at the Spaghetti Dinner.

A Pasta-tively Good Show

Tala Areiqat, Staff Writer December 4, 2019

Parents gathered into the north and south cafeterias waiting for the students from the NVOT Arts and Music departments to perform their own musical pieces that they have been learning. In addition to the...

Bags of cans for thanksgiving food drive

Spreading the Spirit of Giving

Olivia Klein, Staff Writer December 4, 2019

The holiday season is the time of year to give back. With the fast-approaching holidays coming up, the spirit of giving is spreading. After collecting a record-breaking $2,026 from the bag-a-lunch fundraiser,...

Group picture during therapy dog session.

Closing the Books to Open the Mind

Nia Watson, Eve Foote, and Celia Hansen November 27, 2019

On Friday, November 22, students had the opportunity to step away from school work and other obligations. During the afternoon, they learned about different techniques to help balance their schoolwork...

The volunteens raise money to provide healthy meals to those without access to them

Use Your Loose Coins to Make a Change. It Just Makes Cents

Olivia Klein, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

Spare change is typically misplaced or neglected. Instead of letting excess money sit at the bottom of backpacks, Volenteens wants to use it to help local communities. With every dollar raised by the organization,...

Trunk or Treating Before Halloween Night

Trunk or Treating Before Halloween Night

Ava Klein and Cara Chong November 4, 2019

“Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween!” On Halloween millions of kids roam the street as a princess, mummy, vampire, or alien, scavenging for bucket-loads of candy. On October 30, kids from all over the...

Math team contestants take on challenging questions.

Ready, Set, Solve!

Tala Areiqat, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

The math team started its new season by participating in a series of county and state-wide competitions this past week. Specifically, they participated in the NJ Math League competition, an individual...

Group of students enjoying the contest

Halloween Costume Contest

AJ Falkenstern, Associate Editor November 1, 2019

Happy Halloween! Student Council held their yearly Halloween costume contest at NVOT. Students and staff were encouraged to dress up. Student Council chose winners, and all the winners were awarded prizes. The...

Most students apply to their schools through the Common Application.

Which Ones Make the Cut?

Nia Watson, Managing Editor October 31, 2019

The sleep-deprived seniors walking like zombies down the hallways. The smell of anxiety and a hint of Victoria’s Secret perfume wafting through the quiet room and out into the library. The occasional,...

Vote! But First, Register!

Vote! But First, Register!

Olivia Franceschini, AJ Falkenstern, and Ava Klein October 10, 2019

The Student Council hosted a Voter Registration promotion on Monday, October 7 next to the main entrance. Student Council President Aaron DeNicola, Liaison Nadia Garcia, and Secretary Kristen Libonati...

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