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

Just weeks after the widely anticipated return to full-time instruction, NASH will once again enter a hybrid model.

Screened In

Christiaan Titus, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

Teaching during a global pandemic is hard enough on its own, but some teachers are taking on even more unique challenges by teaching for North Allegheny's cyber school, NACA. For Academic and Honors...

The Tigers trounced the Big Macs, 35-0, on a night when things felt strangely the way they used to.

A Friday Night for the Ages

Julia Poppa, Photography Editor October 19, 2020

Each year the energy among the student body of North Allegheny rises exponentially as the days draw closer and closer to the beloved Homecoming weekend. Though many may have presumed that the atmosphere...

Other districts opening their doors five days a week motivated North Allegheny to welcome back students in grades K-8 full time.

Full-time, but not for NASH

Eva Bellissimo, Staff Writer October 16, 2020

As the news spread that Seneca Valley School District agreed to commence full-time in-person instruction beginning on October 5th, North Allegheny students, staff, and parents were very curious. While...

The impact of the new grading system varies depending on individual courses, which many see as a problem.

Formative, Summative, and the Ensuing Petition

Zachary Ludwick, Staff Writer October 14, 2020

At the beginning of this school year, North Allegheny announced a brand new grading system for high school classes. Divided among "summative" (tests and projects) and "formative" (classwork and homework)...

Homecoming festivities may look different this year, but student council is trying its best to make the occasion the best it can be.

Dance Denied

Kennedy Stana, Staff Writer October 13, 2020

The tradition of Homecoming has defined the fall semester at North Allegheny for decades. But like so many other customs that NASH students have grown to cherish, the 2020 Homecoming Dance will not happen...

The door to the nurses office is decorated with informational posters about the coronavirus.

Two Weeks Notice

Sally Cho, Staff Writer October 12, 2020

Another round of quarantine has hit NASH. Just weeks after the first batch of students was sent home due to possible exposure to the coronavirus, a second wave of students is now being forced to quarantine. On...

The arrival of school and the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic have made high schoolers jobs especially hard to manage.

Student Job Life during COVID-19

Jess Daninhirsch, Junior Photography Editor October 12, 2020

Juggling a part-time job alongside school is hard enough for teenagers as is, but during a global pandemic, students’ workplaces have become more hectic than they ever could have imagined.  For junior...

North Alleghenys Dining Services Program and cafeteria staff are working hard to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students.

A Whole New Meal Plan

Quinn Volpe, Staff Writer October 9, 2020

It's a common adage in economics: There's no such thing as a free lunch.  But this fall, the notion is in need of revision. Approximately 30 million students across the United States qualify for free...

The North Allegheny Student Section was finally able to show their school spirit at last weeks football game.

The Spirit of the Section

Mia Dudek, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

October 2nd, 2020 was the first time this season students could attend the North Allegheny varsity football game. Due to COVID-19 and the governor-mandated attendee limitations, students were previously...

Political signs have been taking over the streets of North Allegheny in preparation for next months election.

Do Political Yard Signs Work?

Flynn McGurrin, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

With the November election fast approaching, political yard signs can be found on virtually every street and corner. While such signs are a routine occurrence every election year, it's uncertain whether...

Purdue University is among a list of schools that are financially thriving at present, while many other colleges across the country are struggling.

The End of School as We Know It

Lucie Flagg, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2020

As the cost of college has increased dramatically in the past few decades, students often worry about their ability to pay. While 85% of students in the U.S. receive some sort of financial aid, 2020 has...

App development and coding are becoming increasingly important skills for young adults.

There’s a Club for That

Michaela Golik, Staff Writer October 5, 2020

Coding is an increasingly essential skill in the 21st century, and the extra-curricular scene at NASH has taken notice.  Among an abundance of new clubs this year is the App Development Club, sponsored...

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