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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
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The Lance
Evan Chrenko

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor

Co-author of VAR-ticle.

All content by Evan Chrenko
The boys pose with their hardware after winning their fifth straight state sectional title.

NVOT Golf in the Driver’s Seat

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
May 24, 2022
Cataldo poses with posters after earning her 100th hit.

100th Hit From Chicago Commit

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
April 29, 2022
March’s Maddest Moments

March’s Maddest Moments

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, Jonah Kim, and Kevin Pulickal
April 8, 2022
Some of the most notable upsets over the years

Upsets

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
The teams that make the tournament are put into a bracket

Seeding

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
The most important conferences in the NCAA to know

Conferences

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Tips to help you understand everything about the NCAA tournament

Bracketology 101

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
The Pink Ladies react to wining the Big North championship.

The Pink Ladies Get Gold

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
March 8, 2022
Zachary Helfman, Junior: “The end of the mask mandate is going to stop a lot of people from complaining all day every day.”

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

The Lance Staff
March 4, 2022
The Rams and Bengals will face off on Sunday, February 13.

Super Bowl LVI Betting HQ

Evan Chrenko, Kevin Pulickal, Jake Cohen, Amanda Fausto, and Daniel Rivera
February 11, 2022
It is likely that Matthew Stafford will appear on television first during the National Anthem

National Anthem FaceOn

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
February 11, 2022
The girls finishing off their winning routine.

Flipping into a League Championship

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
February 9, 2022
Without Anthony Davis, the pressure is on LeBron James to win this game.

Nets vs. Lakers

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
December 23, 2021
Christmas Day games start at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and continue throughout the day.

Five Golden Ring-Worthy NBA Games

Ava Petrilli, Evan Chrenko, Kevin Pulickal, Jake Cohen, Amanda Fausto, and Drew Maier
December 23, 2021
Picture of Tyler de Grandpre wearing blue and gold.

[Photo] Spirit for Wellness

Tala Areiqat, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2021
The team are crowned county champs.

A 4-2-itous Season

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
November 9, 2021
Varsity girls runners with their coaches.

Girls Cross Country Brings Home Bergen County Championship

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, and Mike Yang
October 25, 2021
The GOAT of Soccer

The GOAT of Soccer

Evan Chrenko and Jake Cohen
April 19, 2021
Damian Lillard celebrates after hitting a clutch shot.

The Lance’s All-Star Rework

Evan Chrenko, Spencer Walsh, Kevin Pulickal, and Matthias Choi
March 19, 2021
NBA Early Season Surprises

NBA Early Season Surprises

Evan Chrenko and Spencer Walsh
February 2, 2021
The GOAT of the NBA

The GOAT of the NBA

Evan Chrenko and Jake Cohen
January 20, 2021
VAR is a technology recently added to the Premier League which stops the game to help referees make tight calls.

VAR-ticle

Evan Chrenko and Jake Cohen
November 17, 2020
The Lance staff predicts the NBA finals.

The Lance’s Take on the 2020 NBA Finals

Matthias Choi, Kevin Pulickal, and Evan Chrenko
September 29, 2020
Athletes paying their respect.

NVOT Reacts to Kobe

Evan Chrenko, Matthias Choi, Jake Cohen, and Kevin Pulickal
February 7, 2020
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches

The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, and Jason Chung
December 20, 2019
The Lance's Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Five

The Lance’s Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Five

Evan Chrenko, Jason Chung, and Jake Cohen
December 19, 2019
The Lance's Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Four

The Lance’s Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Four

Evan Chrenko, Jake Cohen, and Jason Chung
December 18, 2019
The Lance's Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Three

The Lance’s Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Three

Evan Chrenko, Jake Cohen, and Jason Chung
December 17, 2019
Evan Chrenko

The Lance’s Top Ten Sports Moments- Day Two

Evan Chrenko, Jake Cohen, and Jason Chung
December 12, 2019
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The Lance’s Top Ten Sports Moments- Day One

Evan Chrenko, Jason Chung, and Jake Cohen
December 11, 2019
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