At NVOT, hordes of students carry weighed-down backpacks while navigating their chaotic school schedules. When students are given only five minutes to switch between classes, it becomes crucial to discard...

Let’s be real—high school is a complicated journey that feels like you’re walking on a tightrope while trying to juggle flaming swords. In other words, it feels like you have a lot on your plate....

In today’s world, social media is deeply woven into our daily lives. It is almost impossible to imagine our world without it. From the way we consume news, get entertainment, and communicate, social...

High school is a very important time for teenagers where they learn to navigate the real world, yet many high schools fail to offer their students the opportunity to learn one of the most essential life...

Across Bergen County, students look forward to an extra day to themselves, as most schools will be closed on December 23, the Monday between the weekend and the traditional start of Holiday Break. However,...

“We’re in the same class!” “What teacher did you get?” “Oh, I’ve heard that they…”  These are just some of the questions that echo through the hallways on the first day of school....

With the school year in full swing, high school students all over the country are quickly being bombarded with tons of extracurricular activities–the most common one being sports. We here at The Lance...

As a senior, I'm dealing with a lot of concerns that seem to get worse as graduation gets near. My major concern for this year, if you must know, is college. Just thinking of it makes my head swirl. I’m...