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The Latest- Fourth year in a row that Girls Cross Country placed 1st at Leagues, Volleyball is undefeated, and Girls Soccer beat Pascack Valley
The Latest- Fourth year in a row that Girls Cross Country placed 1st at Leagues, Volleyball is undefeated, and Girls Soccer beat Pascack Valley
October 14, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 10/7/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 10/7/24
October 8, 2024
The Latest - Football defeats Northern Highlands, Field Hockey has their first win over Westwood in 10 years, and the girls soccer team beats Demarest
The Latest – Football defeats Northern Highlands, Field Hockey has their first win over Westwood in 10 years, and the girls soccer team beats Demarest
October 7, 2024
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck
September 30, 2024
The Latest - Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.
The Latest – Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.
September 23, 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
The Final First Day
The Final First Day
September 5, 2024
Senior Sign Out
Senior Sign Out
June 20, 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
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
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 Tries: Crumbl
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
October 15, 2024
September Fashion Student of the Month
September Fashion Student of the Month
October 7, 2024
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
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: 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
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
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
Photos courtesy of Robert Ortiz, Helena Gliatta, and Jennifer Acconzo
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
October 8, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 10/14/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 10/14/24
October 14, 2024
The Latest- Fourth year in a row that Girls Cross Country placed 1st at Leagues, Volleyball is undefeated, and Girls Soccer beat Pascack Valley
The Latest- Fourth year in a row that Girls Cross Country placed 1st at Leagues, Volleyball is undefeated, and Girls Soccer beat Pascack Valley
October 14, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 10/7/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 10/7/24
October 8, 2024
The Latest - Football defeats Northern Highlands, Field Hockey has their first win over Westwood in 10 years, and the girls soccer team beats Demarest
The Latest – Football defeats Northern Highlands, Field Hockey has their first win over Westwood in 10 years, and the girls soccer team beats Demarest
October 7, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 9/30/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 9/30/24
October 1, 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 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
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
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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Senior James Keating prepares to bat.

[Photo] Baseball State Tournament Round 1 Photo Gallery

The Lance Staff
June 2, 2022
“There are spring rolls from Vietnam, there are shitake mushrooms, carrots, there’s a vegetarian option as well as a shrimp option. The real reason we did spring rolls was because I thought it was the most accessible food from Vietnam and it’s also one of the snack foods that they have. I’m really happy that we did spring rolls for diversity day.” - junior Kaitlyn Fung

[Photo] Diversity Day is Back

Nicole Sigismondi, Associate Features Editor
May 24, 2022
The best quality and most affordable makeup alternatives

Is Your Relationship With Makeup Built on a Bad Foundation?

Kyra Baily and Nikki Ruggiero
March 10, 2022
Gabrielle Ruggiero, Freshman: “I think losing the mask mandate will have its pros and cons. It will be really good for people to communicate and connect with facial expressions, but I also hope the COVID cases won't spike again.”

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

The Lance Staff
March 4, 2022
Nikki Ruggiero's dog, "Macho" plays in the snow.

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

The Lance Staff
January 7, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2021

The Lance Playlist: Winter 2021

Nikki Ruggiero, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
Tijana and Ms. Massaro in their blue and gold attire.

[Photo] Spirit for Wellness

Tala Areiqat, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2021
Sophomore Liana Farah dressed as Jessie getting ready for the rodeo!

[Photo] Halloween Post-Quarantine

Tala Areiqat, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2021
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