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

Evan Mehalov, Ryan Manderbach, and Nick Roble have mastered the highs and lows at Happy Valley.

For the Besties, it’s all about authenticity

Kara Mihm, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2021

Tongues out, hips popped, and wrists bent, the Besties of Penn State have slo-mo’d their way into the hearts of over 145,000 TikTok fans.  Starting as a video journal to document the reality of college...

The Rust Belt is often perceived as having a faltering economy, yet many cities are finding renewal with jobs based in education, technology, and medicine.

Redefining the Rust Belt

Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

To a casual observer, the term “Rust Belt” may be linked with economic decay -- cities past their industrial prime, with falling population and little opportunity for growth. As the Rust Belt has worked...

Writers use National Novel Writing Month to get as many words into a draft as they can in a demanding challenge to compose an entire novel in a single month.

50,000 Words. One month.

Aris Pastor, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

While some may think of November as the month of Thanksgiving break or the days when the chilly air turns into frosty mornings, many writers see the month as a different time. National Novel Writing Month,...

Unlike last year, this years gym curriculum involves a swim unit that intimidates many students.

Taking the Plunge

Emily Janosko, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Since the pandemic prevented the swim unit from being incorporated into the curriculum last year, practically every student at NASH began the year with their own speculations about their potential return...

NASH senior Emma Scott meets with AP English 4 teacher Mrs. Rhinehart for a college application essay conference.

By the Letter

Sam Podnar, Staff Writer November 9, 2021

Pick a NASH senior at random and look at the tabs open on their laptop—chances are, you’ll find commonapp.org, collegeboard.org, and the ever-popular Reddit thread r/applyingtocollege. College application...

Family Ties

Anthony Durzo, News Editor November 9, 2021

Machine Gun Kelly entertains the crowd with his guitar skills.

Tickets to My Downfall Tour Takes Pittsburgh

Camryn Gray, Staff Writer November 9, 2021

Colson Baker, more commonly known as Machine Gun Kelly or MGK, is approaching the end of his national Tickets to My Downfall Tour. The city of Pittsburgh was one of Machine Gun Kelly’s last tour stops...

With an inconsistent offense and a lot of luck, the Steelers have managed a winning record thus far.

Luck Can Always Play A Part

Manas Kathir, Staff Writer November 9, 2021

Have you ever succeeded in something you were expected to fail in and asked yourself, ”How in the world did I do that?” That seems to be the reaction of a Steelers fan every time they have won this...

Coach John Neffs commitments to students after school are enormous, as he oversees two of the largest organizations at NA, the Cross-Country and Track and Field Teams.

It’s Not about the Money

Michelle Hwang, Sophie Lu, and Anthony Durzo November 8, 2021

It’s 7 PM on a Monday night. Outside of NASH, the stillness of the parking lot stands in stark contrast to the frenzied mayhem that took place just five hours prior. However, in the midst of the mostly...

The Senior Staff Officers are working together as a family to ensure the best senior year possible for the Class of 22.

At the Front of the Class

Maddie Harris, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 8, 2021

As the NA class of ‘22 embarks on the second quarter of their senior year, the three most cherished events of the year -- Senior Banquet, Prom, and commencement -- may feel as if they reside in the distant...

The remarkable actor that played Gunther in the show Friends lost his battle to prostate cancer after three years.

Remembering James Michael Tyler

Waverly Younts, Senior Staff Writer November 8, 2021

Actor James Michael Tyler, who portrayed the role of a sarcastic manager and barista at the Central Perk coffee shop on Friends,”tragically passed away on Sunday, October 24th at the age of 59.  He...

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