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The Latest - Volleyball ended their season remaining undefeated, Football won in the final round tournament, and both Emme Fermin and Benjamin Johnson ended their seasons on a high note.
The Latest – Volleyball ended their season remaining undefeated, Football won in the final round tournament, and both Emme Fermin and Benjamin Johnson ended their seasons on a high note.
November 18, 2024
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
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
The Latest - Volleyball ended their season remaining undefeated, Football won in the final round tournament, and both Emme Fermin and Benjamin Johnson ended their seasons on a high note.
The Latest – Volleyball ended their season remaining undefeated, Football won in the final round tournament, and both Emme Fermin and Benjamin Johnson ended their seasons on a high note.
November 18, 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
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
Caroline Tharakan

Caroline Tharakan, Editor in Chief

All content by Caroline Tharakan
The title screen display before the films are screened

[Photo] Lights, Camera, Action

Lara Areiqat, Managing Editor
May 9, 2024
Pictured Above: Forensics Science classes' crime scene set up backstage

The Latest—Diversity Club, FBLA, GSA, Quiz Bowl, Forensics, and World Language Department

Angela Nipitella, Elaina Bob, Christine Kim, and Caroline Tharakan
April 3, 2024
Baby, It’s Gold Inside

Baby, It’s Gold Inside

Christine Kim and Caroline Tharakan
January 30, 2024
The Latest—Golden Arts Department, Guidance Department, Math Team, Portfolio Club, and Student Senate

The Latest—Golden Arts Department, Guidance Department, Math Team, Portfolio Club, and Student Senate

Neel Tripathi, Violet Oster, Kai Ein, Caroline Tharakan, and Christine Kim
January 25, 2024
Ryan O'Neill

[Photo] The 9-Second Pin in Perspective

Antonio Campagna, Sports Editor
January 22, 2024
The Latest—School, TSA, DECA, and Marching Band

The Latest—School, TSA, DECA, and Marching Band

Caroline Tharakan, Kai Ein, Dylan Woo, and Ina Rhee
November 16, 2023
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[Photo] Halloween Treats You’ll Scream Over

Ethan Hong and Annabelle Lee
October 31, 2023
The varsity debate team after competing at Fort Lee

The Latest—Debate, Guidance Department, Performing Arts, and Student Council

Mia Cariati, Christine Kim, Violet Oster, Ina Rhee, and Caroline Tharakan
October 18, 2023
The Golden Knight Statue decorated for the occasion

[Photo] Golden Knights Galore

The Lance Staff
September 18, 2023
Class of 2023 College Commitment Map

Class of 2023 College Commitment Map

Caroline Tharakan and Christine Kim
June 22, 2023
2023 Fine Arts Festival

2023 Fine Arts Festival

Caroline Tharakan and Christine Kim
May 22, 2023
Pictured Above: members of the NVOT Math Team who competed in the NJ Math League

The Latest – Astronomy, Autism Acceptance, Admissions, and Awards

Kiran Gurunathan, Ina Rhee, Kiran Gurunathan, Caroline Tharakan, and Erin Cho
April 24, 2023
Chung, a first-year firmware engineer and NVOT alumni, highlighted the key skills needed to be successful in the field and shared what she does as a firmware engineer. Some of the skills that Chung emphasized were solving problems, having curiosities, working in teams, and handling conflict. Chung offered students advice based on her own journey: “It is okay to fail sometimes, it's okay to get a C on your test, don’t give up, explore the passions you have.”

[Photo] Cell-ebrating Women in STEM

Maria Silva, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
Laura Fernandez poses with Jennifer Fernandez's students.

Politician on the Premises

Caroline Tharakan and Lara Areiqat
April 17, 2023
Social studies teacher Jennifer Fernandez and her history students pose in front of donations.

The Latest – Dances, Donation Drives, and Diversity

Caroline Tharakan, Olivia Lombardo, and Kevin Ju
April 3, 2023
For all the lonely Starbucks lovers

For all the lonely Starbucks lovers

Caroline Tharakan and Christine Kim
February 13, 2023
Sports Medicine students learn about anatomy

New program prepares students for healthcare careers

Caroline Tharakan, Managing Editor
February 10, 2023
The Latest — Student Council Preps for School Pep

The Latest — Student Council Preps for School Pep

Jahnavi Vaghasia, Alex Cleary, Lara Areiqat, Charlotte Atalla, and Caroline Tharakan
January 19, 2023
The Latest — Smashing, Selling, and Sophomore-ing

The Latest — Smashing, Selling, and Sophomore-ing

Lara Areiqat, Addison Gioffre, Kevin Ju, Chase Langone, Caroline Tharakan, and Jahnavi Vaghasia
October 14, 2022
“My favorite part of diversity day is definitely the performance that South Korea does. I enjoy performing in it and it represents parts of our culture really well." - senior Sam Yi, about the tae kwon do performance

[Photo] Diversity Day is Back

Nicole Sigismondi, Associate Features Editor
May 24, 2022
Organ donation is a cause close to the heart of some in the NVOT community.

Saying ‘Yes’ to Saving Lives

Lara Areiqat, Emma Mor, and Caroline Tharakan
May 13, 2022
Display of Holocaust survivors in F-hallway.

Stories of Survivors

Caroline Tharakan, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Pictured above from left to right are Ms. Safa, Dmytro Kolisnyk, Dmytro's mother, Mrs. Fernandez, and Ms. Fox

“We Stand With Ukraine”

Lara Areiqat, Caroline Tharakan, and Olivia Connell
March 21, 2022
"I think my initial pick is going to be University of Kansas" - Mr. Verbarg

[Photo] March Madness Picks

The Lance Staff
March 17, 2022
Jillian Tan, Sophomore: "I feel that a lot of people aren't going to wear them, but I guess that now that it's a choice, people will decide that they've had enough of the masks. Honestly, I feel comfortable with a mask on. I think I've gotten used to it, and it helps keep everyone safe. I hope that everyone stays safe and not a lot of people get sick now. [Without the mask mandate] I think that there will be a slight rise in people at home, but since a lot of people are vaccinated, I hope it won't change too much."

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

The Lance Staff
March 4, 2022
Yan Landau's guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument.

Staying in Tune With Her Roots

Lara Areiqat, Olivia Connell, and Caroline Tharakan
February 4, 2022
Choi's skill at the viola has potentially earned her a spot at Carnegie Hall.

From School Halls to Carnegie Hall

Caroline Tharakan, Staff Writer
January 3, 2022
Poetry Out Loud participants get ready to recite their poems to an empty auditorium.

Spoken Word, Center Stage

Olivia Connell and Caroline Tharakan
December 20, 2021
Seniors Daniel Zhao, Ace Kim, and Ethan Szeto with advisor Steve Maietta.

TSA Club Wins Big

Lara Areiqat, Olivia Connell, and Caroline Tharakan
October 7, 2021
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