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The Latest—Music Department, TSA Club, Environmental Club
The Latest—Music Department, TSA Club, Environmental Club
April 23, 2025
Girls lacrosse team getting ready to compete.
The Latest – Softball wins Breathe Easy Tournament, Boys Lacrosse beats NVD, Baseball defeats Ramapo
April 23, 2025
The Latest—Environmental Club, Hand in Hand Club, Winter Guard, GSA Club, Class of 2026
The Latest—Environmental Club, Hand in Hand Club, Winter Guard, GSA Club, Class of 2026
April 10, 2025
Selden Kolkeback sets up on the mound
The Latest – Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, and Baseball remain undefeated
April 8, 2025
The Latest—Chinese Club, GSA Club, Music Department
The Latest—Chinese Club, GSA Club, Music Department
April 4, 2025
Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause
Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause
March 25, 2025
NVOT DECA participants pose for a picture at the State Leadership Conference
DECA Shines at States
March 21, 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
Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
April 21, 2025
Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?
Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?
April 21, 2025
Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?
Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?
April 11, 2025
Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?
Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?
April 11, 2025
Financial Literacy Should Be A High School Requirement
Financial Literacy Should Be A High School Requirement
April 10, 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
What’s been happening to video game movies?
What’s been happening to video game movies?
April 21, 2025
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
April 9, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra
Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra
March 26, 2025
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
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: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
April 9, 2025
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
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
NVOT coaches Owen Ross and Johnny O'Hanlon together at a meet.
Two Paths, One Track
April 14, 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
April 7, 2025
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
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
April 7, 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
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
Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
April 21, 2025
Selden Kolkeback sets up on the mound
The Latest – Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, and Baseball remain undefeated
April 8, 2025
This image is to represent the oposing sides in this article. Elaina (left) has question marks, while Adam (right) has a list of some of the teams from March Madness.
March Madness: Elaina versus Adam
April 4, 2025
Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
March 21, 2025
Katechis racing against multiple other girls all over the state.
Katechis Makes NVOT History: Qualifies for Nationals
March 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
This image is to represent the oposing sides in this article. Elaina (left) has question marks, while Adam (right) has a list of some of the teams from March Madness.
March Madness: Elaina versus Adam
April 4, 2025
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
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The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

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Dylan Woo

Dylan Woo, Arts Editor

Hi! I’m Dylan Woo and I am the Art and Photo Editor this year. I like to play golf, hang out with friends, and draw. I also have a schnoodle named Hazel!
All content by Dylan Woo
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[Photo] Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?

Jelena Paljan, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
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[Photo] Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?

Elaina Bob, Associate Editor
April 11, 2025
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[Photo] Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?

Nora Lee, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025
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[Photo] Financial Literacy Should Be A High School Requirement

Amelia Carroll, Staff Writer
April 10, 2025
How Real are Those Reels?

How Real are Those Reels?

Dylan Woo, Arts Editor
April 8, 2025
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[Photo] Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra

Isabella Cufino, Staff writer
March 26, 2025
The Latest—Esports, Chinese Club, Theater Department

The Latest—Esports, Chinese Club, Theater Department

Dylan Woo, Erica Chung, and Violet Oster
March 5, 2025
Matches Made in Outfit Heaven

Matches Made in Outfit Heaven

Dylan Woo, Emily Ha, and Matthew Woo
February 12, 2025
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[Photo] The Latest—Winter Guard, Chinese Club, GSA Club, Student Council

Amanda Haenelt, Erica Chung, Lili Setrakian, and Yeeun Park
January 31, 2025
The Latest—Korean Club, Future Doctors of America Club, Wellness Club, Women’s Issues Club, Theater Department, Class of 2025, Winter Guard, TSA Club, Esports Club

The Latest—Korean Club, Future Doctors of America Club, Wellness Club, Women’s Issues Club, Theater Department, Class of 2025, Winter Guard, TSA Club, Esports Club

Matthew Woo, Violet Oster, Elaina Bob, Amanda Haenelt, Eva Saric, and Dylan Woo
January 27, 2025
A photo taken of some of the competitors at Poetry Out Loud including the head teacher, Jeffrey Train

Poetry in the Spotlight

Emily Ha and Dylan Woo
January 16, 2025
What We Want Under the Tree

What We Want Under the Tree

Matthew Woo, Emily Ha, Lili Setrakian, and Dylan Woo
December 18, 2024
The Latest—Japanese Club, Women’s Issues Club, Student Movement Against Cancer Club

The Latest—Japanese Club, Women’s Issues Club, Student Movement Against Cancer Club

Matthew Woo, Dylan Woo, and Amelia Carroll
November 27, 2024
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[Photo] The Latest—NVOT Fall Play, Japanese Club, Wrestling, and Hand in Hand Club

Violet Oster, Matthew Woo, Sam Bilali, and Devyn Radoian
November 22, 2024
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[Photo] The Latest—Women’s Issues Club, Class of 2026, Yearbook Club, ChemisLife Club

Amelia Carroll, Lili Setrakian, and Matthew Woo
November 14, 2024
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[Photo] The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving

Kevin Ju, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
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[Photo] The Latest—Korean Club, Theater Department, Investment Club, Varsity Club, and Wellness Club

Matthew Woo, Violet Oster, and Nicoletta Cialdella
October 23, 2024
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[Photo] The Woes and Worries of the College Application Process

Nadia Hassan, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
Super Smash Bros Valkyrie team after their match on October 10

The Latest—Student Council, Varsity Club, Debate Team, and ESports

Yeeun Park, Nicoletta Cialdella, Arbra Hyra, and Dylan Woo
October 15, 2024
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[Photo] Beating the Clock

Madison Kosmark, Erica Chung, and Eva Saric
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] Coping with Adrenaline

Elaina Bob, Associate Editor
September 25, 2024
Top 10 Excuses for Being Late to School

Top 10 Excuses for Being Late to School

Emily Ha, Alex Cleary, Matthew Woo, and Dylan Woo
September 24, 2024
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[Photo] New Year, New Me-I guess?

Kevin Ju, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2024
The Latest—Wellness Club, Hand in Hand, Esports, and Model UN

The Latest—Wellness Club, Hand in Hand, Esports, and Model UN

Elaina Bob, Dylan Woo, and Angela Nipitella
May 20, 2024
Teachers with their kids

Work Meets Play

Emily Ha, Lili Setrakian, and Dylan Woo
May 14, 2024
Photo courtesy of Amy Wilcox

The Latest— DECA, Diversity Club, Music Department, School, and TSA

Dylan Woo and Violet Oster
May 5, 2024
The Lance’s Cafeteria Foods Bracket

The Lance’s Cafeteria Foods Bracket

Matthew Woo, Dylan Woo, Emily Ha, Lili Setrakian, and Nicoletta Cialdella
April 5, 2024
People eating food during the Chinese Club's Lunar New Year Celebration

The Latest—DECA, Korean Club, and Chinese Club

Dylan Woo and Matthew Woo
March 7, 2024
Art by Dylan Woo

Is Valentine’s Day Overrated?

Dylan Woo, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
The Northern Valley Winter guard poses with their first place trophy.

The Latest—Coldwater Literary Club, Debate, Hand-in-Hand, Model UN, and Winter Guard

Mia Cariati, Dylan Woo, and Angela Nipitella
February 6, 2024
NVOT DECA members together before heading to Ramapo College.

DECA at Districts

Dylan Woo, Staff Writer
January 25, 2024
The Latest— DECA, Theater Department, Debate, EMS Club, and Physical Education Department

The Latest— DECA, Theater Department, Debate, EMS Club, and Physical Education Department

Dylan Woo, Mia Cariati, Violet Oster, Alex Cleary, and Christine Kim
January 18, 2024
The Latest—DECA, Theater Department, Photography Club, Debate, and TSA

The Latest—DECA, Theater Department, Photography Club, Debate, and TSA

Dylan Woo, Matthew Woo, Jennifer Kelly, and Mia Cariati
December 21, 2023
The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods

The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods

Matthew Woo, Dylan Woo, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, and Nicoletta Cialdella
November 22, 2023
The Latest—School, TSA, DECA, and Marching Band

The Latest—School, TSA, DECA, and Marching Band

Caroline Tharakan, Kai Ein, Dylan Woo, and Ina Rhee
November 16, 2023
Deja-boo: GOAT Teacher Costumes

Deja-boo: GOAT Teacher Costumes

Emily Ha and Dylan Woo
October 31, 2023
Are You Ready For It?

Are You Ready For It?

Emily Ha, Lili Setrakian, Dylan Woo, and Matthew Woo
October 12, 2023
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