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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
The Lance's Game of the Week 11/4/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/4/24
November 6, 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
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
The Lance's Game of the Week 11/4/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 11/4/24
November 6, 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
Violet Oster

Violet Oster, Arts Editor

Hi! I am Violet and this year I am the Arts and Entertainment editor for the Lance! I love my family, friends, pets, but most of all theater and the arts!!
All content by Violet Oster
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
October Fashion Student of the Month

October Fashion Student of the Month

Violet Oster, Arts Editor
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

Amanda Haenelt, Erica Chung, Violet Oster, and Matthew Woo
October 30, 2024
The Latest—Korean Club, Theater Department, Investment Club, Varsity Club, and Wellness Club

The Latest—Korean Club, Theater Department, Investment Club, Varsity Club, and Wellness Club

Matthew Woo, Violet Oster, and Nicoletta Cialdella
October 23, 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
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

Matthew Woo, Violet Oster, Mia Cariati, Kevin Ju, Elaina Bob, and Nicoletta Cialdella
June 10, 2024
NVOT’s Unstoppable Music Department

NVOT’s Unstoppable Music Department

Violet Oster and Jennifer Kelly
May 23, 2024
Golden Arts 2024 Metros Nominations

Golden Arts 2024 Metros Nominations

Violet Oster, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Photo courtesy of Amy Wilcox

The Latest— DECA, Diversity Club, Music Department, School, and TSA

Dylan Woo and Violet Oster
May 5, 2024
Clarks Click To Basketball

Clarks Click To Basketball

Yarden Drillich and Violet Oster
April 24, 2024
The Latest in School—Class of 2024, English Department, Japanese Club, Korean Club, Music Department, Wellness Club, and Winter Guard

The Latest in School—Class of 2024, English Department, Japanese Club, Korean Club, Music Department, Wellness Club, and Winter Guard

Matthew Woo, Violet Oster, Elaina Bob, and Sophia Kang
April 10, 2024
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 26, 2024
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[Photo] Girly Galentine’s Gifts

Jennifer Kelly, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
KPA members run a snack table during lunch

The Latest—ASMP, English Department, KPA, and Quiz Bowl

Violet Oster, Elaina Bob, and Ina Rhee
February 13, 2024
Art by Violet Oster

2024’s Coquette Storm

Violet Oster, Staff Writer
February 9, 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
Jake Ellengold poses with the reinstalled paper towels.

[Photo] Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel

Yarden Drillich and Jennifer Kelly
January 22, 2024
Students who competed in the STANJ Annual Governor's Award pose with trophies in the Media Center

Success at STANJ

Violet Oster, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
The Latest— DECA, Theater Department, Debate, EMS Club, and Physical Education Department

The Latest— DECA, Theater Department, Debate, EMS Club, and Physical Education Department

Dylan Woo, Mia Cariati, Violet Oster, Alex Cleary, and Christine Kim
January 18, 2024
The Latest—Theater Department, PE Department, FBLA, and School

The Latest—Theater Department, PE Department, FBLA, and School

Violet Oster, Ethan Hong, and Ina Rhee
January 10, 2024
The Latest—GSA, NHS, and Theater Department

The Latest—GSA, NHS, and Theater Department

Elaina Bob, Angela Nipitella, and Violet Oster
December 7, 2023
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[Photo] The Lance’s Countdown to the Holiday Season

Jennifer Kelly, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
New Year, New Fashion

New Year, New Fashion

Violet Oster, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
The cast of The Diary of Anne Frank performing to the audience in the round

From Page to Stage

Violet Oster, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
Grateful Glam

Grateful Glam

Violet Oster and Jennifer Kelly
November 22, 2023
Blizzard Art

Clever Candy Concoctions

Violet Oster, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
We Weren’t Ready For It

We Weren’t Ready For It

Violet Oster and Jennifer Kelly
October 27, 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 Latest—Car Washes, Class of 2026, Clubs, Competitions

The Latest—Car Washes, Class of 2026, Clubs, Competitions

Ina Rhee, Violet Oster, Angela Nipitella, and Matthew Woo
October 3, 2023
The Latest: Back to School

The Latest: Back to School

Ina Rhee, Christine Kim, Violet Oster, Angela Nipitella, and Mia Cariati
September 28, 2023
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