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The Uproar

The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

Century III Mall in January 2019, just a month before its closure. (photo: Rachel McLaughlin)

Malling It Over

Rachel McLaughlin, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

In recent years, the popularity of malls has rapidly declined because many previously loyal mall customers now prefer the convenience of online shopping over brick-and-mortar stores. Locally, however,...

Omasits the Oracle

Omasits the Oracle

Cassandra Donley, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

It starts as quiet murmurs. You hear your friends speculate about what might happen. As the day grows near, you start to check your phone hourly for updates. A few of your classmates might even pester...

A big part of Valentine's Day traditions is making heartfelt Valentine's Day cards to give to loved ones.

From: Your Valentine

Lauren Rhoten, Senior Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day has been celebrated through generations dating back to ancient Roman times and evolving into the celebration it is today. Some believe the holiday started as a celebration of Saint Valentine...

A sunrise in the NASH parking lot.

Settling the Rising Debate

Jaycee Mae Faber, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2025

James Henry Leigh Hunt, a famous English poet and essayist, once described colors as “the smiles of nature.”  After witnessing a sunrise or sunset from its start, through its completion, it’s...

The Berglund residence in Altadena, California one week after the Pasadena Fire ravaged the city. (photo used with permission of the Berglund family)

Burning California

Addey Kane, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

California is a beautiful state; the sun is always shining, palm trees line the roads, and the coast is gorgeous. However, the Golden State has turned into a fiery ablaze overnight. Wildfires are currently...

A hiking bag set in snow.

Cold Weather Camping

Drew Sheleheda, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Winter camping can be an arduous activity. However, being able to persevere through an expedition leads to one of the most triumphant experiences one can endure within nature. In order to be prepared...

She's Got Her Act Together

She’s Got Her Act Together

Annika Good, Opinions & Arts Editor January 31, 2025

Who are some of your inspirations?  One of my biggest inspirations is Eva Noblezada, who landed her first Broadway role at 17 for one of the most iconic Broadway revivals. She then went on to originate...

Good Talk: Mrs. Butterini

Good Talk: Mrs. Butterini

Grace Thomas, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

Where did you attend high school and college? I attended high school here at NASH and graduated in 2010. For college, I attended a mix of Slippery Rock and CCAC. When did you first start working...

Gracie: My dress is short, white, and strapless with a sweetheart neckline. Though it was a little tight on the rib area, it had a pretty flow to it. Scout: This elegant black dress is a square neckline (not photographed) and I love that style. I have always loved black dresses, and this one had bows in the back! You do have to tie the bows yourself, which has cons to it because they could fall, but also you can adjust them however you want. My dress for the actual dance is just like this one but dark purple.

Playing Dress Up

Scout Gilliland and Gracie Durzo January 29, 2025

 

NASH seniors Elliana Vitale and Jack Ferraro color with an afternoon preschooler.

Kids Will Be Kids

Grace Thomas, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025

Nestled between the music hallway and a few FCS classrooms, room 196 is a haven of bright colors and tiny chairs. It’s a classroom only for NASH seniors--and up to 30 NA preschoolers, still too young...

Avery Verdi and Ava Azzanni, two NASH seniors who attended over a dozen other schools before arriving at North Allegheny. (photo credit: David Willey)

A Different View

Rylee Rakers, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

For most students, the North Allegheny experience begins in Kindergarten and ends at commencement. For NASH senior Ava Azzanni, however, NA is one ten different districts she has attended since she began...

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