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  • January 5The Girls Basketball team takes first at the Joe Poli Classic
  • December 4The Golden Knights Football team defeats Delsea at the Group 3 State Championship
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The Latest- Boys Basketball Continues Win Streak, Girls Basketball Advance in County Tournament, and Wrestling Dominates NVD
January 31, 2023
The Latest — Student Council Preps for School Pep
The Latest — Student Council Preps for School Pep
January 19, 2023
The Latest — Outspoken Over the Holidays
The Latest — Outspoken Over the Holidays
December 21, 2022
The Latest — New Year, New Play
December 15, 2022
The Latest — Are recycling bins in?
December 7, 2022
Students and staff share their thoughts on new Genesis restrictions.
Genesis or Nemesis?
January 26, 2023
FBLA club members together after qualifying for states.
NVOT Goes Big at FBLA Regionals
January 24, 2023
The Bi-State singers perform in front of Mr. Noyses class.
Rockin’ around NVOT
January 5, 2023
V(OT)ing for the Future
V(OT)ing for the Future
December 2, 2022
The leaderboard is displayed in C corridor.
More Than Just an Award
December 2, 2022
Colleges Need to Ditch Mandatory Test Submission; Here’s Why:
Colleges Need to Ditch Mandatory Test Submission; Here’s Why:
November 30, 2022
The Mid 3
The Mid 3
September 23, 2022
Amman, the capital of Jordan.
In the Name of Dishonor
August 11, 2022
Its important to look back on how you got to where you are today.
Transformation
June 14, 2022
Graphic designs can turn any piece of clothing into a work of art.
Clothes As Canvas
June 13, 2022
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This years 2020 election sparks debate with the countrys 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 Womans Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
Upcoming Movies to Be Hyped For: The Threequel
Upcoming Movies to Be Hyped For: The Threequel
January 15, 2023
Students in the theater department with their awards.
Spotlight on STANJ
January 13, 2023
Hot Takes Resolutions
Hot Takes Resolutions
January 5, 2023
Ho-Ho-How You Lose your Holiday Spirit in 9 ½ days
Ho-Ho-How You Lose your Holiday Spirit in 9 ½ days
December 26, 2022
The latest celebrity gossip, broken down by teenage girls. (Amelia Murphy)
Hot Takes: Holiday Edition
December 26, 2022
A bittersweet goodbye to the block.
Review: On My Block Season 4
October 8, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo sweeps the charts.
“SOUR” is Pretty Sweet
June 21, 2021
A book to keep you busy this summer.
Review: Daisy Jones & The Six
June 10, 2021
A Movie Each Day of February Break
A Movie Each Day of February Break
February 26, 2021
OMB cast.
Review: On My Block Season 3
March 25, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
December 6, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022
September 22, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022
May 31, 2022
The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session
The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session
May 2, 2022
Enjoy these somber February songs.
The Lance Playlist: February 2022
February 2, 2022
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
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
Setting out to eat Kalbi.
The Lance Tries: Korean Barbeque—Phoods, Photos, and Phozilla
March 29, 2018
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 Resolutions
Hot Takes Resolutions
January 5, 2023
The latest celebrity gossip, broken down by teenage girls. (Amelia Murphy)
The Lance’s Hot Takes 5
November 7, 2022
The latest celebrity gossip, broken down by your PR editors.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 4
May 12, 2022
Keep up with the latest celebrity gossip.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 3
April 13, 2022
Oh, Kanye.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 2.5
February 18, 2022
Gattis love for fashion began with his love for vintage clothing.
Fashion Student of the Month: Roman Gatti
January 31, 2023
Unique Classes Offered at NVOT
Unique Classes Offered at NVOT
January 30, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: a tool or a threat to art and writing?
Artificial Intelligence: a tool or a threat to art and writing?
January 26, 2023
Brennan and her teammates after the Tenafly game.
Brennan Breaks Records
January 13, 2023
Shay McGee reaches 400 saves milestone.
McGee’s Spree
October 26, 2022
The Lances NFL Playoff Predictions
The Lance’s NFL Playoff Predictions
January 13, 2023
New Years New York Sports Resolutions
New Years New York Sports Resolutions
January 6, 2023
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 16
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 16
December 23, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 14
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 14
December 9, 2022
The leaderboard is displayed in C corridor.
More Than Just an Award
December 2, 2022
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 16
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 16
December 23, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 14
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 14
December 9, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 11
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 11
November 18, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 9
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 9
November 4, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
October 28, 2022
March’s Maddest Moments
March’s Maddest Moments
April 8, 2022
After the buzzer rang, Steffner sprinted to the scorers table. She said, It felt necessary to celebrate in that fashion and make sure the 95% of the fans who were screaming at us, remembered us.
Be (Del)Aware of the Mother Hen
April 5, 2022
Celebrity Couple Madness
Celebrity Couple Madness
April 1, 2022
Some of the logos of teams in the tournament.
NON-(LOGO)ICAL March Madness Picks
March 17, 2022
March Madness Picks
March Madness Picks
March 17, 2022
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Hi! I'm Charlie and I'm the Editor in Chief of The Lance. Beyond the newspaper, my favorite things are meticulously curating my Spotify account (at one time I had over 120 playlists) and buying shoes that all look the exact same.

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Students and staff share their thoughts on new Genesis restrictions.

Genesis or Nemesis?

January 26, 2023
Brennan and her teammates after the Tenafly game.

Brennan Breaks Records

January 13, 2023
The field hockey team poses for a picture together after a winning their first game of the season.

More Than Just A Record

October 28, 2022
Girls soccer team brings home a win against NVD in overtime

The Trials and Tribulations of Defeating the Norseman

October 21, 2022
Meeks finishes in first place at invitational meet.

Can’t Catch Kate

September 22, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022

The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022

September 22, 2022
The Beginning of the End for the Class of 2023

The Beginning of the End for the Class of 2023

September 7, 2022
charlie crowd pic

[Photo] Baseball State Tournament Round 1 Photo Gallery

June 2, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022

The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022

May 31, 2022
Veit and fellow teachers sport blue and green, the official colors of the cause.

Ditching Blue and Gold for Blue and Green

May 4, 2022
The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session

The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session

May 2, 2022
Sam Yi, Jake Cohen, and Max Nasjletti with math teacher Lisa Barragato.

[Photo] Seniors Swapped

April 13, 2022
Ian Kim, Sophomore: I don’t really have any opinions on it. I think it’s fine because COVID has gotten better. But, personally, I’m going to keep my mask in because I think there is still a risk. So I think keeping my mask on is the right move, but I dont think it’s the wrong decision for the school to lift the mask mandate.”

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

March 4, 2022
Enjoy these somber February songs.

The Lance Playlist: February 2022

February 2, 2022
The snow covers the football field at the school.

Breaking News: Delayed opening January 20

January 19, 2022
Charlie Dippolito enjoys his snow day by the river

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

January 7, 2022
There will be a delayed opening Friday, January 7.

Breaking News: School closed January 7

January 7, 2022
A classic SNL holiday episode is at the top of any fans wish list.

An SNL Fan’s Perfect Christmas Special

December 16, 2021
The actors headshots decorate their apartment door.

Out of the Frying Pan and Onto the Stage

November 19, 2021
Marching Band State Championship Win Makes District History

Marching Band State Championship Win Makes District History

November 1, 2021
Mrs. Fernandez shows off her classic gory costume.

[Photo] Halloween Post-Quarantine

October 30, 2021
The graduation ceremony has been moved up.

Week of October 4 NJDOE Testing

October 3, 2021
Avery Linder reflects on her time at NVOT and looks ahead to the future.

Not Just the Top of Her Class

June 11, 2021
Annual Jazz Cafe Goes Virtual

Annual Jazz Cafe Goes Virtual

May 19, 2021
Kiki Liu, in-person sophomore: “I think that it will kind of be hard to adjust back because we’ve been in the schedule for so long, and I also think it is kinda pointless because it is basically only for the last month.

[Photo] OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days

May 14, 2021
Students and teachers prepare for the new schedule changes coming May 18.

Sports Spring Into July

March 30, 2021
College Board releases the latest about the new 2021 AP exams.

2021 AP Exam Updates

March 9, 2021
The College Board has decided to discontinue the SAT essay and Subject test.

College Board Discontinues SAT Essay and Subject Tests

March 3, 2021
Gen Z is “Sick” of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gen Z is “Sick” of the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 22, 2021
Despite criticism on Twitter, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is trying its best this year.

The “Ugly” Rockefeller Christmas Tree

December 15, 2020
NVOT announces new updates to the winter season for sports teams.

Changes to the Winter Sports Season

November 20, 2020
NVOT Announces Virtual Learning Through 11/18

NVOT Announces Virtual Learning Through 11/18

November 12, 2020
New Hybrid Schedule for Quarter 2

New Hybrid Schedule for Quarter 2

October 30, 2020
TikTok has taken over social media and our ability to pay attention.

TikTok’s Impact on Our Attention Spans

October 26, 2020
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News
  • January 5The Girls Basketball team takes first at the Joe Poli Classic
  • December 4The Golden Knights Football team defeats Delsea at the Group 3 State Championship
  • November 20The Golden Knights Football team wins against West Morris and advance to the State Finals
  • November 12The Golden Knights Football team wins the State Sectional Championship
  • November 7Girls Soccer Team Wins Sectional Championship
  • November 5NVOT Marching Band won the US Bands Group 2A National Championship
  • November 3Girls Soccer Team Advances to Sectional Championship on Saturday at River Dell
  • October 31Girls Cross Country Team Wins Second Consecutive Sectional Championship

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