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The Lance's Game of the Week 11/11/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/11/24
November 14, 2024
The Latest—Women’s Issues Club, Class of 2026, Yearbook Club, ChemisLife Club
The Latest—Women’s Issues Club, Class of 2026, Yearbook Club, ChemisLife Club
November 14, 2024
The Latest - Football and volleyball move on to the final round, and the Girls Cross Country team placed 10th in the Group 3 State Championship
The Latest – Football and volleyball move on to the final round, and the Girls Cross Country team placed 10th in the Group 3 State Championship
November 11, 2024
The Latest—Class of 2026, Marching Band, Theater Department, Career Day, Varsity Club
The Latest—Class of 2026, Marching Band, Theater Department, Career Day, Varsity Club
November 10, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 11/4/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/4/24
November 6, 2024
NVOT’s Cultural Exchange Program
NVOT’s Cultural Exchange Program
November 6, 2024
Photography Club
The Trunk-or-Treat Photo Gallery
November 4, 2024
Next Man Up
Next Man Up
September 30, 2024
The Lance NVOT
The Club Fair Photo Gallery
September 19, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
September 9, 2024
Spooky Secrets to Scare Your Friends
Spooky Secrets to Scare Your Friends
October 31, 2024
Art by Kevin Ju
Mind Over Muscle
October 21, 2024
The Woes and Worries of the College Application Process
The Woes and Worries of the College Application Process
October 21, 2024
Courtesy of Sofia Mangano
Senior Lot Overload
September 23, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
September 9, 2024
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
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
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman's Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
Is TikTok going to free the Menendez brothers?
Is TikTok going to free the Menendez brothers?
November 14, 2024
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
November 12, 2024
The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving
The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving
October 31, 2024
The Lance 2024 Halloween Costume Predictions
The Lance 2024 Halloween Costume Predictions
October 31, 2024
Cozy Confections To Try This Autumn
Cozy Confections To Try This Autumn
October 30, 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 6, 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: Dancing with the Stars
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
November 12, 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
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024
February 2, 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
Honoring Legacies
Honoring Legacies
June 19, 2024
Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang
Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang
April 9, 2024
Fashion Student of the Month: Erin Cho
Fashion Student of the Month: Erin Cho
January 31, 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
November 6, 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
October 22, 2024
NVOT vs. Cranford
NVOT vs. Cranford
November 14, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 11/11/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/11/24
November 14, 2024
NVOT Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Wins State Sectionals
NVOT Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Wins State Sectionals
November 14, 2024
The Latest - Football and volleyball move on to the final round, and the Girls Cross Country team placed 10th in the Group 3 State Championship
The Latest – Football and volleyball move on to the final round, and the Girls Cross Country team placed 10th in the Group 3 State Championship
November 11, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 11/4/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/4/24
November 6, 2024
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 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
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 15
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 15
December 14, 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
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
Ava Klein

Ava Klein, Associate Editor

I’m Ava, and I am a senior at NVOT. I love reading, writing, and my dog.

All content by Ava Klein
Stay at home!

[Photo] The Lance Playlist: April/Quarantine

Graciana Casola, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
Ten Netflix shows to save you from boredom.

School = Canceled… So it’s Netflix Time!

Nia Watson, Graciana Casola, Ava Klein, and Olivia Klein
March 31, 2020
Songs for Valentines Day

[Photo] The Lance Playlist: February

Graciana Casola, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
7. Cropped clothes/midriff showing: Ever since gaining popularity in the 60s, crop tops have always been popular among teenagers. However, this past decade crop tops are everywhere in all different variations. The trend of cropped sweatshirts and sweaters has especially grown in the past 3-4 years.

[Photo] Top 10 Fashion Trends of the 2010s

Grace Kim, Staff Writer
January 20, 2020
The Poetry Out Loud stage before the event.

Sharing Their Voices

Ava Klein and Olivia Genco
January 8, 2020
The final fifteen Poetry Out Loud contestants.

Poets With a Passion

Ava Klein, Associate Editor
December 20, 2019
The perfect blend of holiday classics and new favorites

[Photo] The Lance Playlist: December

Graciana Casola, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
Thanksgiving inspired playlist

[Photo] The Lance Playlist: November

Graciana Casola, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Trunk or Treating Before Halloween Night

Trunk or Treating Before Halloween Night

Ava Klein and Cara Chong
November 4, 2019
Vote! But First, Register!

Vote! But First, Register!

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

Students and Staff Cheer from the Auditorium Seats

Nia Watson, Eve Foote, Ava Klein, Olivia Franceschini, Maren Womble, Gianna Guercio, Blerta Gjevukaj, and Olivia Genco
September 10, 2019
Harry Styles, the host, arrives at the Met Gala wearing a lace suit

Met Gala 2019: The Rankings

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
Winter Guard performing at the WGI Regional competition

Winter Guard Finishes Strong

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
The NHS inductees after receiving their certificates.

NHS Inducts New Members

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
Sucker for the Jonas Brothers

Sucker for the Jonas Brothers

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Role-playing at Regionals

Role-playing at Regionals

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Reading into Book Club

Reading into Book Club

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
All in for the All-Star Games

All in for the All-Star Games

Ava Klein and Emma Illovsky
November 21, 2018
Out with the schoolwork and in with the jobs

Out with the schoolwork and in with the jobs

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
June 19, 2018
Face Off: The Kissing Booth

Face Off: The Kissing Booth

Olivia Franceschini and Ava Klein
May 25, 2018
Ri-citing for the Title

Ri-citing for the Title

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
In the week (and weeks) leading up to the show, members of the cast and crews of Bring It On put in long hours to pull the show together. Photo courtesy of Ms. Donna Dolby.

Bringing on Preparation

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018
The girls performed well at the final and most important meets of the year.

Girls’ Winter Track Ends on a High Note

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
The Hottest New Game of 2018

The Hottest New Game of 2018

Ava Klein and Nia Watson
January 31, 2018
@BSabatiniNVOT

Winter Sports: Girls’ Track Dashing Ahead

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
The red flag on the track

Winter Sports: Checking in with Girls’ Track

Ava Klein, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
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