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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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"Norway is where my mother is from and I take great pride in representing such a beautiful country...I am a proud Norwegian viking and could not wait to express that part of me today for the whole school." - junior Eddie Sullivan, pictured with juniors Marcello DeLillo, Andrew Park, and Drew Rosenblum

[Photo] Diversity Day is Back

Nicole Sigismondi, Associate Features Editor
May 24, 2022
NVOT's college athletes on signing day.

[Photo] 2022 Signing Day

Drew Rosenblum, Staff Writer
May 16, 2022
Isabella Chugranis after making her 100th hit.

Un-Bella-lievable

Brooke Ackerman and Jonah Kim
May 12, 2022
The 2022 spring sports season is coming to a close.

[Photo] Good Knight: Virtual Spring Pep Rally 2022

The Lance Staff
May 12, 2022
March’s Maddest Moments

March’s Maddest Moments

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, Jonah Kim, and Kevin Pulickal
April 8, 2022
The sun continues to shine despite the snow day.

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

The Lance Staff
January 7, 2022
The track teams practice on the turf even in the winter months.

[Photo] Varsity Boys Track

December 13, 2021
The girls basketball team huddling together before the start of practice.

[Photo] Varsity Girls Basketball

December 13, 2021
The boys basketball team getting ready to start its practice.

[Photo] Varsity Boys Basketball

December 13, 2021
Juniors Melissa Brennan and Julianna Morrissey representing OT.

[Photo] Spirit for Wellness

Tala Areiqat, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2021
The boys pose for a group picture after their title-winning game.

[Photo] NVOT Soccer Sweeps Leagues

Drew Rosenblum, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers square off this Sunday in their Superbowl matchup.

Super Bowl LV Preview

Kevin Pulickal, Daniel Rivera, and Jonah Kim
February 5, 2021
The U.S. Profits From Child Labor—and Gen Z is Starting to Notice

The U.S. Profits From Child Labor—and Gen Z is Starting to Notice

Sophie Atalla and Jonah Kim
January 31, 2021
8 Things to Know About the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

8 Things to Know About the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

Brooke Ackerman and Jonah Kim
December 9, 2020
It is time that the United States of America become united again.

[Photo] Keeping the United States United

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
December 1, 2020
The Lance predicts which NFL players and coaches should take home the end-of-year awards.

[Photo] NFL Honors Awards Prediction

Kevin Pulickal and Daniel Rivera
November 24, 2020
thanksgiving picture

[Photo] Recipes to Try This Thanksgiving

Audrey Hansen, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
Old Tappan has many ongoing rivalries against other schools. Which one is the greatest rival?

Who is NVOT’s Greatest Rival?

Matthias Choi, Tomás Llibre, and Jonah Kim
November 23, 2020
NVOT announces new updates to the winter season for sports teams.

[Photo] Changes to the Winter Sports Season

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
A long-held rivalry between OT and PV.

[Photo] A Week of Victories Against PV

Tomás Llibre, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

[Photo] COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

Brooke Ackerman, Siena Griffin, and Olivia Klein
November 17, 2020
OT commemorates seniors participating in fall sports by hosting senior nights.

[Photo] Looking Bright on Senior Night!

Matthias Choi, Managing Editor
November 16, 2020
Kamala Harris and Mike Pence take the stage to debate.

[Photo] Vice Presidential Debate Recap

Tala Areiqat and Ava Petrilli
October 22, 2020
Dr. Luisella Marolda joins NVOT as one of the new assistant principals.

[Photo] Putting the "Pal" in "Assistant Principal"

October 20, 2020
RBG's legacy can be seen in many different ways--and publications.

[Photo] The Notorious R.B.G

Sophie Atalla, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Dear Class of 2020

[Video] Dear Class of 2020

The 2020-2021 Editorial Board
June 15, 2020
Jordan Fuller at Ohio State University.

Shine On Fuller

Matthias Choi and Jonah Kim
May 29, 2020
Super Bowl LIV Preview

Super Bowl LIV Preview

Jonah Kim, Daniel Rivera, and Kevin Pulickal
January 31, 2020
Hatano and Song prepare for a race

Crossing the Finish Line Together

Matthias Choi and Jonah Kim
December 17, 2019
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