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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

NVOT students have a wide variety of interests that they pursue with real passion.

Labors of Love

Hayden Lee, Carla Pemberton, and Alexendra Junio February 4, 2026

What makes us “us?” One of the defining aspects to who we are as individuals is our interests–you are probably passionate about something different than the person sitting next to you is. However,...

Photo Courtesy of Vasili Perides

Vasili Perides

Hayden Lee, Arts and Lifestyle Editor February 4, 2026

If you are familiar with NVOT’s school spirit events such as pep rallies, Golden Knights Day, and Golden Knights Period, then you’ve likely seen the videos that are displayed at the beginning of each...

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Sophia Pruyn

Carla Pemberton, Staff Writer February 4, 2026

The crowd roars. The percussion booms. Teenagers and adults alike sing along and clap to the beat. Suddenly, a fierce voice cuts in, drawing everyone’s attention towards the source. On the microphone...

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Neil Bhatia

Carla Pemberton, Staff Writer February 4, 2026

The lights dim in the auditorium. As a stillness falls over the room, there is a mix of anticipation and thrill in the air. Music suddenly cuts through the silence and songs blend into one another seamlessly....

By Kevin Ju

Music Madness

Kevin Ju, Associate Editor April 9, 2024

From artists like PinkPantheress releasing their long-awaited debut album, to veterans of the game like Drake releasing yet another (somewhat disappointing) album, this school year has brought a slew of...

The Lance’s Hot Takes 9

The Lance’s Hot Takes 9

Olivia Connell and Gracie Gallucci January 2, 2024

Hey guys, welcome back to everyone’s favorite part of The Lance: Hot Takes. This week, we have lots to catch up on. We couldn’t be more excited to give our unwarranted opinions on three (three?!) hot...

The Lance's Hot Takes 8

The Lance’s Hot Takes 8

Olivia Connell and Gracie Gallucci September 27, 2023

Hey guys, welcome back to everyone’s favorite part of The Lance: Hot Takes. I’m (Liv <3) back and ready to give my uncalled for opinions about anything and everything. This summer was absolutely...

The Greatest Tour of All Time?

The Greatest Tour of All Time?

Olivia Connell, Public Relations Editor May 25, 2023

Everyone cherishes the feeling when the lights come back on, your voice is beautifully scratchy after singing all night, and you're overwhelmed with emotions after seeing one of your favorite singers live....

Alexx poses in a photoshoot.

Brooke Alexx-cellent

Audrey Hansen, Arts and Entertainment Editor June 10, 2022

2013 NVOT alumna Brooke Greenberg, more commonly known by her stage name, Brooke Alexx, is on the road to musical stardom. The next stop on her road is White Eagle Hall, a live music venue in Jersey City,...

From left to right: Jonathan Meszaros, Alexa Farah, and Sophia Ashbahian.

NVOT Chorists Make It to the Top

Lara Areiqat, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

Freshman year, Alexa Farah quickly fell in love with the beauty of music and the many stories you can tell with it. Since then, she has been working towards fulfilling her musical goals, and All-National...

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