The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

Anya Soller

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor

Anya Soller is a senior at NASH and a new addition to the newspaper team. As Opinions Editor, Anya writes editorials and long-form stories. When she isn't writing articles for The Uproar, Anya can be found at rehearsals for the play and musical or in meetings for Key Club, Amnesty International, Actors' Society, Student Council, JCL, and NHS. On the off chance she has free time, Anya spends her time reading true crime books, watching Best Pictures, and listening to 80s New Wave.

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Speechless

Speechless

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor May 30, 2018

In the 1969 case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, the Supreme Court ruled that students have the First Amendment right to free speech with some restrictions in extreme cases of disruptive...

Déjà Vu: Maura Judkis, 03

Déjà Vu: Maura Judkis, ’03

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor May 2, 2018

What have you done since leaving NA? I attended George Washington University and was arts editor of The Hatchet, the university paper. I graduated in 2007. While at GW, I worked part time for The Washington...

Sign Language

Sign Language

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor April 25, 2018

Memes, and slogans, and campaigns, oh my! The 2018 NA Student Council Election is in full swing, and sophomores and juniors looking to lead the classes of 2019 and 2020 are gearing up for the closest competition...

Courtesy of Elle

NA’s Top 5 Spring Fashion Trends

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor April 10, 2018

Though the weather outside is still dreary, the spring season approaches nevertheless. With warmer weather and brighter days ahead, NA students are shedding their heavy jackets and sweaters and heading...

Among the changes planned for next school year is a multi-level parking garage to be constructed in the acreage where the tennis courts currently stand.

Parking Garage Planned for Fall 2018

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor April 1, 2018

It’s no secret that student parking at NASH has been mediocre for many years.  Even when coveted parking spots in Main aren’t covered in snow, by 7:15 few spaces remain open to the drivers trying...

The Rise and Fall of the Juul

The Rise and Fall of the Juul

Anya Soller and Stefan Bordeianu March 6, 2018

The recent crackdown on vaping violations is no secret. In the past few months, an estimated 12-15 students have been given 10 day out-of-school suspensions, drug assessments, and social probation for...

This is Not a Drill

This is Not a Drill

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor February 8, 2018

Two weeks ago, a 15 year old opened fire in his Kentucky high school and killed two of his classmates. Despite the horrible tragedy and the serious implication of this being the thirteenth mass shooting...

The Funny Thing Is...

The Funny Thing Is…

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor January 18, 2018

Live from NA, it’s Saturday night! January can be bleak and boring; everyone can use a little fun, and North Allegheny’s Actors’ Society has the sketch comedy solution. The annual 29 Hour Show...

Winter Fashion at NA

Winter Fashion at NA

This winter, six new models showcased their unique winter-themed outfits.

Academic Integrity at NA

Academic Integrity at NA

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor January 9, 2018

Read the whole novel or spare a few minutes on Shmoop? Take the Calc test honestly or hit up a friend who took it earlier today? As it turns out, you're not the only one. And that may be a problem. Academic...

NATVs Max Micucci shoots video for the Teacher Jeopardy promo in support of the fundraiser assembly next Friday.  Micucci will play the role of Alex Trebek.

Make Your Wagers

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor December 13, 2017

Ladies and gentlemen, THIS IS TEACHER JEOPARDY! Think twice before dismissing December 22nd as a useless day. Instead, head towards the auditorium during periods 10 and 11 for the first-ever game of...

Ms. Rosato sits down with Pavle Djokic to talk about college plans. Ms. Rosato and her colleagues are holding monthly counselor chats with students and parents.

RANTS & RAVES

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor November 28, 2017

RANTS It has come to my attention that someone has been leaving fruit all over the staircase closest to the Arts hallway. At first I thought the orange slice I slipped on was left there by accident....

Dos and Donts of Hosting the Perfect Friendsgiving

Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting the Perfect Friendsgiving

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor November 22, 2017

DO: Invite close friends and friends you want to get to know better. Obviously, Friendsgiving is all about being thankful for the family you get to choose: your best friends. Invite the people that...

Wall Drops of Awareness Project

Wall Drops of Awareness Project

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor November 13, 2017

When this year's Contemporary Novels course sat down to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Christine Walters and her students expected a straightforward mystery story. However, it soon became clear...

NA Déjà Vu: Elizabeth George

NA Déjà Vu: Elizabeth George

Anya Soller, Editor November 9, 2017
2013 graduate Elizabeth George sits down with The Uproar to shed light on life after NASH.
Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor October 23, 2017

  Doctor. Engineer. Astrophysicist. Ask any NA kid what they plan on after college and, chances are, that's awfully likely what their response will be. According to NA students' assertions, AP...

SCREEN SHOTS: OCTOBER EDITION

SCREEN SHOTS: OCTOBER EDITION

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor October 17, 2017

  The Babadook If you like disturbing screeches, menacing top hats, and/or slightly confusing twist endings, you'll love this movie. The story of a grieving widow and her hyperactive son, The...

Supervising at 17

Supervising at 17

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor October 6, 2017

So, Arlen, thank you for being a part of the Uproar. We know you have a very interesting story about running for Marshall Town Supervisor. The supervisor, who votes on municipal matters on a committee,...

What Happened: 9/18-9/24

What Happened: 9/18-9/24

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor September 25, 2017

    Feel like it's impossible to keep up with current events? Bogged down by constant news alerts? Look no further! The NASH Uproar has your new window into what happened in the world this...

Ready to click Submit?

Ready to click “Submit”?

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor September 19, 2017
Whether you’ve yet to assemble a list of colleges or you know exactly what your dream school is, the fateful decisions are fast approaching. The high school experience for seniors is coming to a close while their future opens before them. But what happens before senioritis sets in?
Fever for the Future

Fever for the Future

Anya Soller, Opinions Editor September 8, 2017

What time did you go to sleep last night? When did you wake up this morning? How much coffee do you need to get through your day? As the new school year begins, every student has dreams of how productive,...

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