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NVOT Votes
NVOT Votes
Miles Kim and Carla Pemberton November 18, 2025

In 1975, John Hogan walked across the field to receive his diploma at NVOT. 50 years later, Hogan returned as the Bergen County Clerk, educating juniors and seniors about the importance of voting through...

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Featured Photo by Yeeun Park
Candy, Costumes, and Club Spirit
Elle Moylan, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

The 2025 Trunk or Treat was a spooky success. Numerous clubs set up fun halloween themed tables in the North Gym where they passed out candy and set up games for the children from around the valley...

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Top 7 Must-Bring Items to NVOT
Top 7 Must-Bring Items to NVOT
Yeeun Park, News Editor • November 5, 2025

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...

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Everyone is Golden on Friday Knights
Sam Bilali, Sports Editor • October 17, 2025

At NVOT, with the weekend dawning and excitement soaring through the roof, the lights begin to shine brightly on the Friday night football games for the Golden Knights. For many NVOT students, the excitement of Friday Night Lights serves as a way to foster community, build new relationships, and promote...

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Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
Justin Garber, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2025

A simple understanding of business motivations and probabilities explains how it’s impossible to beat the house in the long run. For young adults who don’t quite understand risk and reward and may not fully comprehend the value of money, sportsbooks—a company that takes bets on sporting events—have...

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Winter 2025 Playlist
Winter 2025 Playlist
Allison Mimeles, Arts/Lifestyle Editor • December 3, 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means time to get excited for winter break and listen to some good music! Here are some winter songs that will make you want to curl up by the fireplace,...

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A History Lesson on Thanksgiving Food
A History Lesson on Thanksgiving Food
Eva Saric, Editor in Chief • November 25, 2025

No matter who you are or what you love, Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that has something for everyone: home cooked meals, football tailgates, famous parades, entertaining dog shows, and family...

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A Love Letter to New Jersey and the Boss Who Defines It
A Love Letter to New Jersey and the Boss Who Defines It
Eva Saric, Editor in Chief • November 25, 2025

Between fighting over Taylor ham vs. pork roll, whether or not Central Jersey exists, and if Jersey girls really should pump their own gas (okay seriously, this one shouldn’t even be up for debate),...

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The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
Hayden Lee and Miles Kim December 5, 2025

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Featured photo by Hayden Lee
November Fashion Student of the Month
Carla Pemberton, Staff Writer • November 18, 2025

Fashion Student of the Month is a Lance tradition that highlights students for their originality and creativity when it comes to clothing. This month, we celebrate junior Isla Luby for her unique style. Luby grew up in a household that encouraged individuality. Her dad constantly told her, “Be a...

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The Latest–Football defeats West Milford 40-0, and girls soccer moves on to semis in the NJSIAA tournament
The Latest–Football defeats West Milford 40-0, and girls soccer moves on to semis in the NJSIAA tournament
Nora Lee and Sam Bilali November 11, 2025

Football: The football team defeated West Milford by a score of 40-0 on Friday, November 7. Quarterback Zach Miceli threw for two touchdown passes, both to senior Joey Crescitelli and ran for one of...

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The Lance's Game of The Week 10/27/25
The Lance’s Game of The Week 10/27/25
Sam Bilali October 31, 2025

WHO: Volleyball   WHERE: NVOT   WHEN: Saturday, November 1st at 2 pm.   THE STORY: The Volleyball team will face off against Immaculate Heart Academy on Saturday, November...

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Devyn Radoian after a rushing touchdown
NVOT vs. Pascack Valley
October 30, 2025
Shane Small running in for a touchdown
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October 23, 2025