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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

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

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Lili Setrakian

Lili Setrakian, Special Projects Editor

Hi! I’m Lili Setrakian and I’m a special projects editor for the Lance. I love hanging out with my friends and family, playing tennis, and watching movies.
All content by Lili Setrakian
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale

Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale

Lili Setrakian, Allison Mimeles, and Elle Moylan
September 29, 2025
Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Hot Takes: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Allison Mimeles, Lili Setrakian, and Elle Moylan
September 16, 2025
The Latest—GSA Club, Student Council, Esports

The Latest—GSA Club, Student Council, Esports

Dylan Woo, Lili Setrakian, and Yeeun Park
May 22, 2025
From Badges to Bagpipes

From Badges to Bagpipes

Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, and Matthew Woo
May 16, 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—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

Jelena Paljan, Devyn Radoian, Amanda Haenelt, and Lili Setrakian
April 10, 2025
The Latest—Chinese Club, GSA Club, Music Department

The Latest—Chinese Club, GSA Club, Music Department

Erica Chung, Lili Setrakian, and Violet Oster
April 4, 2025
The Latest—Class of 2026, Music Department, Student Council, Winter Guard

The Latest—Class of 2026, Music Department, Student Council, Winter Guard

Lili Setrakian, Violet Oster, Yeeun Park, and Amanda Haenelt
March 25, 2025
Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause

Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause

Erica Chung and Lili Setrakian
March 25, 2025
Cuddle Up and Laugh Out Loud

Cuddle Up and Laugh Out Loud

Lili Setrakian and Nicoletta Cialdella
February 14, 2025
The Latest—Class of 2026, Theatre Department, Student Movement Against Cancer

The Latest—Class of 2026, Theatre Department, Student Movement Against Cancer

Lili Setrakian, Violet Oster, and Matthew Woo
February 12, 2025
The red indicates the area of Central Avenue, without any crosswalks

One Step Closer to Safer Streets

Lili Setrakian and Erica Chung
February 11, 2025
The Latest—Winter Guard, Chinese Club, GSA Club, Student Council

The Latest—Winter Guard, Chinese Club, GSA Club, Student Council

Amanda Haenelt, Erica Chung, Lili Setrakian, and Yeeun Park
January 31, 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 Culture Clubs at NVOT

The Culture Clubs at NVOT

Lili Setrakian, Associate Editor
December 10, 2024
NVOT’s DECA and Yearbook Club hosts food/clothing drive

NVOT’s DECA and Yearbook Club hosts food/clothing drive

Nora Lee and Lili Setrakian
November 25, 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

Amelia Carroll, Lili Setrakian, and Matthew Woo
November 14, 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

Lili Setrakian, Amanda Haenelt, Violet Oster, Nicoletta Cialdella, and Alex Cleary
November 10, 2024
The Lance 2024 Halloween Costume Predictions

The Lance 2024 Halloween Costume Predictions

Lili Setrakian and Erica Chung
October 31, 2024
Photo by Violet Oster

A Fashion Girlie’s Guide to Fall Trends

Violet Oster, Nora Lee, Lili Setrakian, and Allison Mimeles
September 19, 2024
Teachers with their kids

Work Meets Play

Emily Ha, Lili Setrakian, and Dylan Woo
May 14, 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
Courtesy of People Magazine

The Most Romantic TV Couples

Lili Setrakian, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
The inside of the "Bloodmobile"

Gold Hearts, Blue Blood

Christine Kim and Lili Setrakian
February 7, 2024
The Top 5 Best Holiday Recipes

The Top 5 Best Holiday Recipes

Lili Setrakian and Matthew Woo
December 4, 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
Boys & Girls Soccer Compete at Sectionals, Football Advances to Sectionals, and Volleyball Concludes Season

Boys & Girls Soccer Compete at Sectionals, Football Advances to Sectionals, and Volleyball Concludes Season

Antonio Campagna, Samantha Tate, Justin Garber, Nico Ottomanelli, Yarden Drillich, Ethan Hong, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, and Emily Ha
November 8, 2023
Creepin’ it Real with Halloween Disney

Creepin’ it Real with Halloween Disney

Lili Setrakian and Nicoletta Cialdella
October 31, 2023
The Latest–Boys Soccer Reaches to Sectional Semifinals, Football Advances to Sectional Semifinals, and Field Hockey Concludes Season

The Latest–Boys Soccer Reaches to Sectional Semifinals, Football Advances to Sectional Semifinals, and Field Hockey Concludes Season

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
October 30, 2023
Football celebrates in the rain on Friday against NVD

The Latest– Senior Nights, Girls Tennis concludes their season, Football shuts-out NVD, Volleyball makes County Championship

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Justin Garber, Antonio Campagna, and Samantha Tate
October 24, 2023
The Latest–Football Picks up First Loss, Volleyball Advances to County Semifinals, Tennis Reaches State Finals

The Latest–Football Picks up First Loss, Volleyball Advances to County Semifinals, Tennis Reaches State Finals

Justin Garber, Antonio Campagna, Samantha Tate, Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Lili Setrakian, Gracie Gallucci, and Emily Ha
October 20, 2023
Are You Ready For It?

Are You Ready For It?

Emily Ha, Lili Setrakian, Dylan Woo, and Matthew Woo
October 12, 2023
The Latest–Field Hockey and Volleyball advance to semis, Football stays undefeated, Cross Country continues their success

The Latest–Field Hockey and Volleyball advance to semis, Football stays undefeated, Cross Country continues their success

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
October 12, 2023
The Latest–Boys Soccer Improves Win Streak to Four, Volleyball Stays Hot, Field Hockey Wins Three in Row

The Latest–Boys Soccer Improves Win Streak to Four, Volleyball Stays Hot, Field Hockey Wins Three in Row

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, Samantha Tate, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Yarden Drillich, and Ethan Hong
October 6, 2023
The Latest–Girls soccer has an undefeated week, Football wins big, and Volleyball faces major tests

The Latest–Girls soccer has an undefeated week, Football wins big, and Volleyball faces major tests

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Justin Garber, Samantha Tate, and Antonio Campagna
September 29, 2023
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