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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
The Latest - Spring Sports start off strong!
The Latest – Spring Sports start off strong!
April 1, 2025
The Latest—Choir, Class of 2025, Japan Club, Korean Club
The Latest—Choir, Class of 2025, Japan Club, Korean Club
March 27, 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
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
Social Media Restrictions
Social Media Restrictions
April 10, 2025
How Real are Those Reels?
How Real are Those Reels?
April 8, 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
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
Artist Spotlight: Christos Timotheou
Artist Spotlight: Christos Timotheou
January 24, 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
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
Members of the Magic the Gathering division sit and play Exploding Kittens. Despite the stress of the morning, the division still managed to find a way to make memories.
Leveling Up with Adversity
March 13, 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 Lance
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance
Ina Rhee

Ina Rhee, Editor in Chief

I’m Ina Rhee, one of the 3 Editors-in-chief. I love my family, my dog, art, writing, going on hikes, and eating good food. I want to make sure everybody has fun in Journalism this year, so feel free to ask me any questions if you need help!
All content by Ina Rhee
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

Ina Rhee, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2025
Pink things that look edible but sadly aren’t

Pink things that look edible but sadly aren’t

Ina Rhee, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2025
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[Photo] Artist Spotlight: Christos Timotheou

Jelena Paljan, Staff writer
January 24, 2025
Pumpkins by Jelena Paljan, Annabelle Lee, and Madison Kosmark (respectively).

[Photo] The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving

Kevin Ju, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
rseoyeon feature photo

[Photo] Artist Spotlight: Seoyeon Kim

Sofia Mangano, Managing Edior
October 21, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).

Mosquito Summer

Ina Rhee, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2024
Movie Madness

Movie Madness

Ina Rhee and Alex Cleary
April 9, 2024
KPA members run a snack table during lunch

The Latest—ASMP, English Department, KPA, and Quiz Bowl

Violet Oster, Elaina Bob, and Ina Rhee
February 13, 2024
Dahlia: 4% Lance staffer: “It looks nice whenever I put them in my room, they smell nice, and they make good gifts to give to friends.” My take: Just WOW. The details on most dahlia flowers are to die for. Seriously. This gorgeous light pink and many different petals add for a good pop of color in a bouquet.

[Photo] The Lance: Valentine’s Day Flower

Sofia Mangano, Arts Editor
February 5, 2024
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[Photo] Cupid 101: The Tropes

Erin Yoon, Lifestyle Editor
February 5, 2024
What pink is the most Valentines-y?

What pink is the most Valentines-y?

Ina Rhee and Kai Ein
February 5, 2024
Pictured above from left to right: Luca Evangelista, Jessie Cho, Amy Wilcox, and Bohyun Ahn

The Latest—Art Department, Chinese Club, Debate, Environmental Science Club, Korean Club, Music Department, Photography Club

Ina Rhee, Jennifer Kelly, Mia Cariati, and Sophia Kang
January 30, 2024
The Latest—Theater Department, PE Department, FBLA, and School

The Latest—Theater Department, PE Department, FBLA, and School

Violet Oster, Ethan Hong, and Ina Rhee
January 10, 2024
NVOT It's cold outside latest photo

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

Dylan Woo, Matthew Woo, Jennifer Kelly, and Mia Cariati
December 21, 2023
No holiday snow, no holiday spirit

No holiday snow, no holiday spirit

Ina Rhee, News editor
December 13, 2023
Winter Concert Gallery

Winter Concert Gallery

Ina Rhee, News editor
December 8, 2023
The Latest—Student Council, Debate, and Marching Band

The Latest—Student Council, Debate, and Marching Band

Kevin Ju, Kai Ein, Mia Cariati, and Ina Rhee
November 30, 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
The varsity debate team poses for a photo after returning from their River Dell High School competition

The Latest—Debate, National Honor Society, Marching Band, and Art Department

Mia Cariati, Angela Nipitella, Ina Rhee, and Kai Ein
November 1, 2023
The Funny Thing About Childhood Fears

The Funny Thing About Childhood Fears

Ina Rhee, News editor
October 30, 2023
The Latest—Class of 2026, English Department, Marching Band, and the Math Team

The Latest—Class of 2026, English Department, Marching Band, and the Math Team

Matthew Woo, Muskan Patwa, Ina Rhee, and Neel Tripathi
October 24, 2023
The varsity debate team after competing at Fort Lee

The Latest—Debate, Guidance Department, Performing Arts, and Student Council

Mia Cariati, Christine Kim, Violet Oster, Ina Rhee, and Caroline Tharakan
October 18, 2023
Color guard performing routine

Drumroll, Please…

Ina Rhee, News editor
October 12, 2023
Band members performing

The Latest—Marching band, Math, and More

Mia Cariati, Jennifer Kelly, Neel Tripathi, and Ina Rhee
October 10, 2023
The Latest—Car Washes, Class of 2026, Clubs, Competitions

The Latest—Car Washes, Class of 2026, Clubs, Competitions

Ina Rhee, Violet Oster, Angela Nipitella, and Matthew Woo
October 3, 2023
The Latest: Back to School

The Latest: Back to School

Ina Rhee, Christine Kim, Violet Oster, Angela Nipitella, and Mia Cariati
September 28, 2023
Spotted Lanternflies spotted by NVOT’s football field

Stuff to Know About Spotted Lanternflies

Ina Rhee, News Editor
September 15, 2023
Photo credit: Ina Rhee

An App for All

Ina Rhee, News Editor
June 15, 2023
The Latest – Astronomy, Marching Band, Art Show, and SOPE

The Latest – Astronomy, Marching Band, Art Show, and SOPE

Ina Rhee and Sofia Mangano
May 22, 2023
Does every Disney film need to become live-action?

Does every Disney film need to become live-action?

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
Saying Goodbye to a Stellar Season

Saying Goodbye to a Stellar Season

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
Pictured Above: members of the NVOT Math Team who competed in the NJ Math League

The Latest – Astronomy, Autism Acceptance, Admissions, and Awards

Kiran Gurunathan, Ina Rhee, Kiran Gurunathan, Caroline Tharakan, and Erin Cho
April 24, 2023
The winter guard after their win in Stratford.

Conference, Championships, Connecticut

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
The Best and Worst Plants to Buy This Spring

The Best and Worst Plants to Buy This Spring

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
The Winter Guard’s Stellar Spirit

The Winter Guard’s Stellar Spirit

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Courtesy of Amy Wilcox

First Competition In A Higher Class, First Place

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Winter Guard Shoots for the Moon

Winter Guard Shoots for the Moon

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Don’t Be Basic—Bake Something Special for your Valentine

Don’t Be Basic—Bake Something Special for your Valentine

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: a tool or a threat to art and writing?

Artificial Intelligence: a tool or a threat to art and writing?

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Archie, staff writer Olivia Lombardo's dog, relaxes while he avoids his annoying relatives.

Happy Howlidays

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022

The Latest — Are recycling bins in?

Rachel Kim, Madison Kosmark, Ina Rhee, and Kiran Gurunathan
December 7, 2022
Golden Knights Marching Band Goes Gold

Golden Knights Marching Band Goes Gold

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Hand-in-Hand's corn project from November.

The Latest — To Infinity and Beyond

Ina Rhee, Sofia Mangano, Kiran Gurunathan, and Rachel Kim
November 7, 2022
The marching band celebrates first place victory

Marching Band Takes First Place

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
The Latest — Clubs Prepare For The Year Ahead…And A Therapy Dog Gets His Spotlight?

The Latest — Clubs Prepare For The Year Ahead…And A Therapy Dog Gets His Spotlight?

Erin Yoon, Olivia Lombardo, Ina Rhee, Sofia Mangano, Kiran Gurunathan, and Rachel Kim
October 19, 2022
Marching Band at MetLife

Marching Band at MetLife

Ina Rhee, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
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[Photo] Putting the Pep in OT Pride

The Lance Staff
September 13, 2022
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