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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

In any given class, teachers may be presented with students whose learning styles are varied.

How We Learn

Faith Myers, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

In many public schools, students learn by being presented with a subject and then having their understanding tested. The aim is to benefit all students.  Some students, however, find the traditional...

NASH senior Ethan Ouyang, pictured here during his 7th period lunch, speaks both English and Mandarin

As We Speak

Gracie Durzo, Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Zein Soussou, a senior at NASH, was born across the ocean in Qatar, a small country on the peninsula of the Middle East. Her parents worked jobs that required significant use of Arabic and English, so...

Mr. Venezia engages his AP U.S. History students following the election.

The Electoral Classroom

Rachel McLaughlin, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

This year’s presidential election has reshaped the way American history is taught in NASH classrooms, with a greater emphasis on current events and real-world connections. Teachers have adapted their...

Gym teachers arrange the course in the front part of campus. “At first I hated it because I wasn't too good at golf, but now I’ve got the hang of it so it’s pretty fun,” senior Grace Willetts said.

The Swing of Things

November 11, 2024

In Honors Physics, students recently performed an experiment to calculate projectile motion. "Projectile motion is how we describe things that are flying through the air in physics," NASH Physics teacher and Science Department Chair Mr. Omasits said.  "The calculations can seem very complicated, but it turns out that once you understand how it works, projectile motion is a really simple concept if you break it down into its separate parts.  This lab is a great experience for students to do some simple real-world calculations to prove that what we do in class and for homework really works.  We have to make a lot of assumptions in physics, especially early on, such as ignoring air resistance in order to have our calculations work out and not become too complicated too quickly.  With something simple like a spring-loaded launcher and plastic ball, students can measure some known information and then use that information to calculate where the ball should land when given a new, random angle to launch from.  Their job is to place a little green army man where their calculated ‘target’ would be located.  Most of the time they are either able to hit the army man on their first shot, or get very close.  It’s a nice way to verify in a few class periods that what we’re doing on paper does actually work in the real world using a very simple experiment."

Science of Motion

David Willey November 7, 2024

The Cats N'At building, including a sign that promises kittens.

The Purrfect Spot

Rachel McLaughlin, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Located only about four miles away from NASH, Cats N'At is a calm sanctuary home to 11 adoptable cats and 16 kittens.  Since its doors opened in late 2021, it has quickly become a hotspot for both cats...

NASH seniors Maya Scott as Rob Zombie, Axel Standish as a skeleton, and Jackson Frazer as Freddy Kruger.

In Disguise

Scout Gilliland, Photography Editor October 31, 2024

NASH senior Colin Joyce operates a 3D printer in Honors Engineering Design and Development

Problem Solvers

Drew Sheleheda, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

In Mr. Banks’ Honors Engineering Design and Development course, students spend all year creating solutions to daily problems. “The course is all about identifying a problem, making sure that it...

Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Scout Gilliland October 25, 2024

How long have you two been running cross-country and track? Robin: I have been running cross-country and track for eight years. Wren: I have been running cross-country and track for nine years. What...

Up Close: Hoco '24 Parade

Up Close: Hoco ’24 Parade

Scout Gilliland, Photography Editor October 22, 2024

Good Talk: Mrs. Myers

Good Talk: Mrs. Myers

Faith Myers, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

How long have you been a teacher? This is my first year at NA! It's been awesome so far :).  Where else have you taught? I've also taught at Wheaton North, which is in Illinois. It's kind of...

Meet the 2024-25 Homecoming Court

Meet the 2024-25 Homecoming Court

Scout Gilliland, Photography Editor October 14, 2024

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