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The Latest–Volleyball and Football remain undefeated, Field Hockey wins their home opener, and Girls Soccer beats Ridgewood in overtime
The Latest–Volleyball and Football remain undefeated, Field Hockey wins their home opener, and Girls Soccer beats Ridgewood in overtime
September 16, 2025
The Latest—GSA Club, Student Council, Esports
The Latest—GSA Club, Student Council, Esports
May 22, 2025
The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2025, Environmental Club, Theater Department
The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2025, Environmental Club, Theater Department
May 21, 2025
The Latest - The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
The Latest – The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
May 13, 2025
The Latest—Portfolio Club, Theater Department, EMS Club, Hand in Hand Club
The Latest—Portfolio Club, Theater Department, EMS Club, Hand in Hand Club
May 12, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Gaon An
Golden Opportunities
September 19, 2025
More from the Back to School Issue
More from the Back to School Issue
September 3, 2025
The Ace Up Their Sleeve
The Ace Up Their Sleeve
June 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
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
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale
September 29, 2025
Featured photo by Hayden Lee
September Fashion Student of the Month
September 29, 2025
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty
September 16, 2025
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
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 Summer I Turned Pretty Finale
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale
September 29, 2025
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty
September 16, 2025
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
Featured photo by Hayden Lee
September Fashion Student of the Month
September 29, 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
September 9, 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
June 3, 2025
The Teacher that Keeps on Giving
The Teacher that Keeps on Giving
May 28, 2025
Signing out of the South Cafe
Signing out of the South Cafe
May 16, 2025
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
September 9, 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
June 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
May 15, 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
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
24-28
24-28
September 24, 2025
The Latest–Volleyball and Football remain undefeated, Field Hockey wins their home opener, and Girls Soccer beats Ridgewood in overtime
The Latest–Volleyball and Football remain undefeated, Field Hockey wins their home opener, and Girls Soccer beats Ridgewood in overtime
September 16, 2025
The Latest - The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
The Latest – The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
May 13, 2025
The Latest - Senior Annabelle Lee and junior Mia Derrico scored their 100th goal, Boys Volleyball went 3-0 this week
The Latest – Senior Annabelle Lee and junior Mia Derrico scored their 100th goal, Boys Volleyball went 3-0 this week
May 6, 2025
The Latest - The Track Team competed at Penn Relays, junior lacrosse players Jaley Mazzetti reached her 300th save, and Charlotte Malady reached her 100th assist.
The Latest – The Track Team competed at Penn Relays, junior lacrosse players Jaley Mazzetti reached her 300th save, and Charlotte Malady reached her 100th assist.
April 29, 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
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

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

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Eva Saric

Eva Saric, Editor in Chief

Hi! I’m Eva, and I am excited to be one of the Editors-in-Chief this year! I love baking, reading, getting outside; but above all, peanut butter (Teddie and Skippy reign supreme FYI). Reach out anytime if you want to get involved…or debate peanut butter brands…
All content by Eva Saric
The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2025, Environmental Club, Theater Department

The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2025, Environmental Club, Theater Department

Eva Saric, Elaina Bob, Jelena Paljan, and Violet Oster
May 21, 2025
The Latest - The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill

The Latest – The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill

Yarden Drillich, Sam Bilali, Miles Kim, Gracie Gallucci, Nora Lee, Eva Saric, and Omar Hassan
May 13, 2025
The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2026, Class of 2025, Student Council, Korean Club

The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2026, Class of 2025, Student Council, Korean Club

Eva Saric, Lili Setrakian, Elaina Bob, Yeeun Park, and Matthew Woo
May 3, 2025
The Latest—Music Department, TSA Club, Environmental Club

The Latest—Music Department, TSA Club, Environmental Club

Violet Oster, Eva Saric, and Jelena Paljan
April 23, 2025
Selden Kolkeback sets up on the mound

The Latest – Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, and Baseball remain undefeated

Yarden Drillich, Sam Bilali, Gracie Gallucci, Nora Lee, Eva Saric, and Miles Kim
April 8, 2025
The Latest - Spring Sports start off strong!

The Latest – Spring Sports start off strong!

Yarden Drillich, Eva Saric, Nora Lee, and Gracie Gallucci
April 1, 2025
Beyond the Lens

Beyond the Lens

Eva Saric, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
The Latest—Student Council, TSA Club, Winter Guard, Theatre Department

The Latest—Student Council, TSA Club, Winter Guard, Theatre Department

Elaina Bob, Eva Saric, Amanda Haenelt, and Violet Oster
February 7, 2025
Hoses battle flames as the Notre Dame Cathedral catches fire during Holy Week

Rebuilding Knowledge

Eva Saric, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
Hollywood High: Is it realistic?

Hollywood High: Is it realistic?

Eva Saric and Erica Chung
January 29, 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
The Latest—Korean Club, Japan Club, TSA Club

The Latest—Korean Club, Japan Club, TSA Club

Matthew Woo and Eva Saric
December 19, 2024
Setting the Legacy

Setting the Legacy

Eva Saric, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
The Lance Tries: Trader Joe’s Holiday Snacks

The Lance Tries: Trader Joe’s Holiday Snacks

Madison Kosmark, Jelena Paljan, Erica Chung, and Eva Saric
December 16, 2024
Jennings Creek Fire in West Milford

Should We Be Scared?

Eva Saric and Amanda Haenelt
November 25, 2024
The Latest - Volleyball beats Immaculate Heart, Football won against Weequahic in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round, Girls Cross Country team qualified for NJSIAA Group Championships

The Latest – Volleyball beats Immaculate Heart, Football won against Weequahic in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round, Girls Cross Country team qualified for NJSIAA Group Championships

Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Daniel Oh, and Eva Saric
November 4, 2024
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Cozy Confections To Try This Autumn

Erica Chung and Eva Saric
October 30, 2024
The Latest - Volleyball stays undefeated, Girls and Boys Soccer wins a League title, Girls Cross Country places third at BMOC.

The Latest – Volleyball stays undefeated, Girls and Boys Soccer wins a League title, Girls Cross Country places third at BMOC.

Yarden Drillich, Annabelle Lee, and Eva Saric
October 29, 2024
The Latest-The Girls Cross Country teams fourth year in a row winning Counties, Girls Soccer beats Northern Highlands for the first time in over ten years , the Girls Volleyball team stays undefeated.

The Latest-The Girls Cross Country teams fourth year in a row winning Counties, Girls Soccer beats Northern Highlands for the first time in over ten years , the Girls Volleyball team stays undefeated.

Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Eva Saric, Daniel Oh, Miles Kim, and Alex Cleary
October 21, 2024
The Latest- Fourth year in a row that Girls Cross Country placed 1st at Leagues, Volleyball is undefeated, and Girls Soccer beat Pascack Valley

The Latest- Fourth year in a row that Girls Cross Country placed 1st at Leagues, Volleyball is undefeated, and Girls Soccer beat Pascack Valley

Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Erica Chung, Daniel Oh, and Eva Saric
October 14, 2024
Beating the Clock

Beating the Clock

Madison Kosmark, Erica Chung, and Eva Saric
October 1, 2024
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck

The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck

Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Daniel Oh, Eva Saric, and Miles Kim
September 30, 2024
The Latest - Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.

The Latest – Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.

Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Eva Saric, and Erica Chung
September 23, 2024
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