The Uproar – The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

Carli Leonard, Reporter
December 5, 2018

In the summer of 2008, a 13-year-old girl attended an annual fair in Canada with one of her friends. An employee approached the young girls and took them to a vehicle in the staff area, where he urged the girls to drink alcohol. The one girl later reported that she was sexually assaulted shortly before losing consciousness. Police investigated, but no charges ensued -- despite the fact that a hospital...

Pencils Down

Caroline Mura, Reporter
December 5, 2018

The SAT is an exam that tests college readiness and provides guidelines and standards for college admission. First administered in 1926, the test has undergone a number of revisions since its creation to form the exam that exists today. Of course, most of you know this. However, you may know less about the history of the essay portion of the SAT. In 2005, the College Board (the company who creates...

Shots Fired: The Fake News Problem

Rin Swann, Reporter
December 4, 2018

Fake News Noun, /feɪk ˈnuːz/ Definition: False stories that appear to be news, spread on the internet or using other media, usually created to influence political views or as a joke. “There is a concern fake news may be used to influence election results.” Fake News. It's a term we’ve heard addressed by every side of the political spectrum, from blue and red, to purple...

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News

A Mary Christmas For All

Katie Golden, Reporter

Last year, Mary Claire Fridel, a 10 year old girl, was admitted to Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Her best friend, Olivia Klaich, brought Mary a Beanie Boo unicorn to have with her in the hospital. After her difficult stay at the hospital, Mary passed away. To honor her memory, Klaich created the Mary Christmas Project to collect BeanieBoos to give to every kid in Children's Hospital. The goal...

Dear Santa

Carly DeArmit, Reporter

'Tis the season for greeting cards, twinkling lights, stockings hung by the chimney with care, and presents piled up under the Christmas tree. It is also the season of giving. Some students at NASH are already getting in the holiday spirit by leading a campaign benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In partnership with Macy's, the Make-A-Wish Foundation created a Letters to Santa Campaign just over...

Sorting Out the Truth

Jimbo Lawry, NATV Program Director

Over the past few weeks, rumors have broken out across NASH about the school’s recycling policy. Certain students and teachers alike have made claims that all materials put into school recycling bins are instead disposed of along with regular trash. In October, senior Sam Marien offered to recycle some bottles and cups at an event with the Field Hockey Team. “Anyone that knows me knows I have...

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Sports

The NABA Hype

Luke Popelka, Sports reporter

December 5, 2018

It is that time of year again when maybe the greatest athletic organization ever is back. The North Allegheny Basketball Association, better known as NABA, held its annual...

3 Surprises from NABA’s Opening Weekend

Nick Farabaugh, Sports Editor

December 5, 2018

Well, the first games of NABA are behind us, and to say the least, they were anything but predictable. Just about everything you thought would happen really didn’t happen....

NABA 18-19 Draft Update

Evan Diulus, NATV

November 30, 2018

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Smash Splash

November 19, 2018

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Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month ~ December

Madi Robertson, Reporter

December 8, 2018

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NATV Videos

And Then There Was One

Bridget Russell, John Ehling, Kara McLaughlin, and Jimbo Lawry, NATV

November 30, 2018

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Hockey Hype 2018

November 28, 2018

Just Dance (with your Homecoming King!)

November 21, 2018

Too Many Hosts

November 9, 2018

Girls’ Volleyball 2018 Hype

November 9, 2018

What We Do in the Hallways

November 4, 2018

The Hand

November 1, 2018

CMS Mini-Course Day

November 1, 2018

Fall Sports ’18 Montage

November 1, 2018

Pollution Villain

October 27, 2018

Math’s Plan

October 27, 2018

Apple Distinguished Schools Visit

October 27, 2018

Teachers in Transport Just Talking

October 19, 2018

Trick Plays

October 12, 2018

Survival Situation: Student Section

October 12, 2018

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Good Talk

Good Talk: Mr. Mohr

Amanda Lu, Opinions Editor

How long have you been at North Allegheny? I taught at Burrell High School for one year (with Mr. Truesdell and Mr. Tozier---fun fact!). We all became NA Tigers eventually. I’ve taught at NASH for 23 years. I went to...

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Of Special Note

Richard Jensen, Reporter

December 3, 2018

Every other Friday, Music Club meets after school in the orchestra room to rehearse, compose, and discuss music. The club, co-founded by Tomer Shamir and Andriy Lassowsky,...

November 28, 2018

November 27, 2018

Madi Robertson, Reporter

December 5, 2018

With Thanksgiving passing and the holiday season getting in full swing, the movies will undoubtedly be brimming with new releases. As the final horror movies from October...

November 14, 2018

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Banned Book Club: 1984

Roman Hladio, Reporter

December 3, 2018

1984, written by George Orwell, is a staple in many high school educations. Published in 1949, the pseudo-communist ideas it presented was and still is seen as harmful to...

To “Room” it May Concern

November 12, 2018

Banned Book Club: To Kill A Mockingbird

November 1, 2018

By the Book

October 15, 2018

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