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The Lance's Game of the Week 11/4/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/4/24
November 6, 2024
The Latest - Volleyball beats Immaculate Heart, Football won against Weequahic in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round, Girls Cross Country team qualified for NJSIAA Group Championships
The Latest – Volleyball beats Immaculate Heart, Football won against Weequahic in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round, Girls Cross Country team qualified for NJSIAA Group Championships
November 4, 2024
The Latest—Marching Band, Chinese Club, Performing Arts Department, Korean National Honors Society
The Latest—Marching Band, Chinese Club, Performing Arts Department, Korean National Honors Society
October 30, 2024
The Latest - Volleyball stays undefeated, Girls and Boys Soccer wins a League title, Girls Cross Country places third at BMOC.
The Latest – Volleyball stays undefeated, Girls and Boys Soccer wins a League title, Girls Cross Country places third at BMOC.
October 29, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 10/20/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 10/20/24
October 25, 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
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
Artist Spotlight: Seoyeon Kim
Artist Spotlight: Seoyeon Kim
October 21, 2024
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
October 15, 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
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
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
The Lance's Game of the Week 11/4/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/4/24
November 6, 2024
The Latest - Volleyball beats Immaculate Heart, Football won against Weequahic in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round, Girls Cross Country team qualified for NJSIAA Group Championships
The Latest – Volleyball beats Immaculate Heart, Football won against Weequahic in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round, Girls Cross Country team qualified for NJSIAA Group Championships
November 4, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 10/28/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 10/28/24
October 31, 2024
The Latest - Volleyball stays undefeated, Girls and Boys Soccer wins a League title, Girls Cross Country places third at BMOC.
The Latest – Volleyball stays undefeated, Girls and Boys Soccer wins a League title, Girls Cross Country places third at BMOC.
October 29, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 10/20/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 10/20/24
October 25, 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
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance
Alicia Hamm

Alicia Hamm, Opinion Editor

I'm interested in music, art, and politics, and I enjoy exploring different types of writing in my free time.

All content by Alicia Hamm
There have been recent victories in NVOT Esports.

The Golden Knights Are LEGENDS in their LEAGUE

Alicia Hamm, Opinion Editor
June 14, 2022
Graphic designs can turn any piece of clothing into a work of art.

Clothes As Canvas

Alicia Hamm, Opinion Editor
June 13, 2022
Marching band filler filler filler must be at least nine words

Opening New Doors

Opening New Doors

Tala Areiqat, Alicia Hamm, and Dan Ouk
March 10, 2022
Mr. Paul Capuzzo, teacher: “I’ll probably teach without a mask, but I think maybe when I’m walking through crowded hallways, I’ll just keep a mask on just to be safe. I hope everybody stays healthy.”

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

The Lance Staff
March 4, 2022
Firecrackers are a common Lunar New Year decoration.

New Moon, New Me

Alicia Hamm, Opinion Editor
February 1, 2022
Marching Band State Championship Win Makes District History

Marching Band State Championship Win Makes District History

Tala Areiqat, Charlie Dippolito, Alicia Hamm, and Antonio Campagna
November 1, 2021
Ms. Wilcox, Mr. M, and Mr. S as Charlie Brown characters.

[Photo] Halloween Post-Quarantine

Tala Areiqat, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2021
The meaning of Halloween has changed through the years, and so have I.

Not-So-Spooky Season

Alicia Hamm, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2021
A word holds a deeper meaning than its dictionary definition.

Potatoes and the Use of Insensitive Language

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer
June 19, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.

Not America’s Punching Bag

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer
May 16, 2021
Aimee George, virtual junior: "Going back to normal school days seems to present itself as a selfish attempt at normalcy. Yes, we all want to go back to normal, but the timing and manner in which it is being done is terrible. For virtual students who dreaded E-days at the beginning of the school year, imagine what it's going to be like for them and having to attend 6 hours of classes over Zoom. Mental health will definitely plummet and I think people will stop trying as hard in class because they're just going to be so tired. Also, this is the worst time to make us go back to full days because we are in the middle of AP season. Such an abrupt change to the schedule is going to definitely impact those studying and taking the tests because we have to spend 6 hours online and then hours studying - all on a screen."

[Photo] OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days

The Lance Staff
May 14, 2021
Safa meets with the club members across three different cultural clubs discussing anti-Asian hate.

Uniting to Raise Awareness

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer
May 3, 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

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
Black and white Americans are held to different standards by law enforcement.

The Double Standard of Policing and What to Do About It

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
The holidays are different this year, but they can still be enjoyable.

How to Safely Celebrate the 2020 Holidays

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
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