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The Lance
The Latest in School—Senior Awards, Korean Club, Music Department, Women's Issues Club, Student Council, Esports Club, Varsity Club
The Latest in School—Senior Awards, Korean Club, Music Department, Women’s Issues Club, Student Council, Esports Club, Varsity Club
June 10, 2024
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions
May 22, 2024
The Latest—Wellness Club, Hand in Hand, Esports, and Model UN
The Latest—Wellness Club, Hand in Hand, Esports, and Model UN
May 20, 2024
Boys Tennis Wins Fourteenth Consecutive Match, Softball Wins Two in a Row, and Track Hosts County Relays
Boys Tennis Wins Fourteenth Consecutive Match, Softball Wins Two in a Row, and Track Hosts County Relays
May 17, 2024
Baseball Advances in County Tournament, Boys Golf Competes at Arcola Invitational and Big North Conference Tournament, Girls Golf Competes in the in Season Tournament, and Boys Tennis Wins Nine in a Row
Baseball Advances in County Tournament, Boys Golf Competes at Arcola Invitational and Big North Conference Tournament, Girls Golf Competes in the in Season Tournament, and Boys Tennis Wins Nine in a Row
May 8, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
September 9, 2024
The Final First Day
The Final First Day
September 5, 2024
Senior Sign Out
Senior Sign Out
June 20, 2024
Battle of the Bakers
Battle of the Bakers
May 14, 2024
Teachers with their kids
Work Meets Play
May 14, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
September 9, 2024
Hallway Madness
Hallway Madness
April 9, 2024
The Lance’s Predictions for 2024
The Lance’s Predictions for 2024
January 18, 2024
The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods
The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods
November 22, 2023
What type of sports fan is the absolute WORST?
What type of sports fan is the absolute WORST?
October 11, 2023
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
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
September 10, 2024
NVOT’s Unstoppable Music Department
NVOT’s Unstoppable Music Department
May 23, 2024
Golden Arts 2024 Metros Nominations
Golden Arts 2024 Metros Nominations
May 16, 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
May 14, 2024
The title screen display before the films are screened
Lights, Camera, Action
May 9, 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 7, 2022
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
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
Setting out to eat Kalbi.
The Lance Tries: Korean Barbeque—Phoods, Photos, and Phozilla
March 29, 2018
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
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
The Lance’s Hot Takes 9
The Lance’s Hot Takes 9
January 2, 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
Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel
Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel
January 22, 2024
Courtesy of Ryan Sullivan
Kevin Kills the Competition
December 7, 2023
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
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions
May 22, 2024
The Omega Strikers Winning Photo
Golden Gaming
May 20, 2024
Asia Francisco
Winter Guard: Season Recap
May 20, 2024
Boys Tennis Wins Fourteenth Consecutive Match, Softball Wins Two in a Row, and Track Hosts County Relays
Boys Tennis Wins Fourteenth Consecutive Match, Softball Wins Two in a Row, and Track Hosts County Relays
May 17, 2024
Baseball Advances in County Tournament, Boys Golf Competes at Arcola Invitational and Big North Conference Tournament, Girls Golf Competes in the in Season Tournament, and Boys Tennis Wins Nine in a Row
Baseball Advances in County Tournament, Boys Golf Competes at Arcola Invitational and Big North Conference Tournament, Girls Golf Competes in the in Season Tournament, and Boys Tennis Wins Nine in a Row
May 8, 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 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
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 13
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 13
December 1, 2023
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 11
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 11
November 16, 2023
Fantasy Week 9
Fantasy Week 9
November 2, 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
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance
Muskan Patwa

Muskan Patwa, Staff Writer

I'm Muskan Patwa. I like playing field hockey, reading, and traveling. I've been to France, Thailand, India, and many more. I look forward to traveling to new places like Sweden, Italy, and Scotland and learning about customs around the world. I love the New York Rangers too and Mika Zibanejad is my favorite player.

All content by Muskan Patwa
Participants in the students versus staff volleyball game pose together.

The Latest—C/O 2024, C/O 2025, Coldwater, FBLA, Music Department, Ski Club, Varsity Club, and Women’s Issues

Elaina Bob, Muskan Patwa, Ethan Hong, Violet Oster, Alex Cleary, Nicoletta Cialdella, and Mia Cariati
March 27, 2024
Will you be my Valentine?

Will you be my Valentine?

Angela Nipitella and Muskan Patwa
February 14, 2024
NV Puck team huddled up before the game

Winter Sports Teams Kickoff their Seasons: Girls Basketball Wins First Three and Swimming Looks to Build off First Win

Samantha Tate, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, Muskan Patwa, Yarden Drillich, Neel Tripathi, Gracie Gallucci, Kai Ein, and Nico Ottomanelli
December 22, 2023
Photo Credit - nvotfieldhockey Instagram

NVOT Field Hockey Steps Up

Muskan Patwa
December 7, 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—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 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
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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