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The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

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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...

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Everyone is Golden on Friday Knights

Sam Bilali, Sports Editor October 17, 2025

At NVOT, with the weekend dawning and excitement soaring through the roof, the lights begin to shine brightly on the Friday night football games for the Golden Knights. For many NVOT students, the excitement...

Bet-idemic

Bet-idemic

Justin Garber, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

A simple understanding of business motivations and probabilities explains how it’s impossible to beat the house in the long run. For young adults who don’t quite understand risk and reward and may...

Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?

Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?

Elaina Bob, Associate Editor April 11, 2025

Romance and relationships are a big part of our worldly culture - the desire to have companionship through the rest of our lives is universal. Love is supposed to be a two-way street, but when mixing dangerous...

Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?

Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?

Nora Lee, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Since the 1970s, at least 200 Americans have been wrongfully convicted and punished through the death penalty (Death Penalty Information Center). Since then, capital punishment has long been a controversial...

Social Media Restrictions

Social Media Restrictions

Gracie Gallucci, Social Media April 10, 2025

Over the years, social media has taken over the world, infiltrating the lives of young children and adolescents. Various social media platforms give society the chance to communicate with others and express...

How Real are Those Reels?

How Real are Those Reels?

Dylan Woo, Arts Editor April 8, 2025

You’re scrolling on TikTok when you come across a post: an adorable capybara dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s latest song. You laugh, maybe even share the short video with a few friends, but upon closer...

From Underdogs to Icons

From Underdogs to Icons

Sam Bilali, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

NFL teams often look to their first-round picks in hopes of striking gold and securing long-term success for their franchise. Yet every year, fans like myself find ourselves shaking our heads as a late-round...

Bet-idemic

Bet-idemic

Justin Garber, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2025

What makes so many young men throw away their paychecks and savings in an industry in which only 3% of people walk away with a profit? Somehow, in less than a decade, Americans have seen almost half of...

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