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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

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Time Out

Olivia Gronsky, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Students all over the world are required to attend school for up to seven hours each day and practically without any breaks. There are, of course, the weekends, but most students' time during that period...

An assortment of materials from extracurricular activities at NASH.

The Pressure to be Perfect

Lily Saltmar, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

As the 2025 school year swings into motion, students find themselves signing up for a myriad of extracurricular activities, whether it be a sports team, a music ensemble, or a school club. But what happens...

The back-to-school shelves at the Target on McKnight Road were nearly empty by late August.

Opinion: When Tradition Turns into Trend

Samantha Schroeppel, Staff Writer September 4, 2025

Every August, students flock to stores to purchase countless colorful folders, stacks of spiral notebooks, and packs of pens–yet many will sit untouched, gathering dust in desk drawers and the backs...

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Hot Take: Summer is Overrated

Karthik Ramadugu, Senior Staff Writer September 2, 2025

Most teenagers say that summer is the best season. It is warm, relaxing, and fun, right? Ask any student during the school year and they're sure to say they can't wait for summer to arrive. But when...

Opinion: Page Turned, Summer Burned

Opinion: Page Turned, Summer Burned

Addey Kane, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

The second the bells ring on the last day of school, the last thing students want to think about is their impending summer reading assignments. Summer days are meant for relaxation, spending much-needed...

Artwork by Nina Lee

On Ice Buckets, Virality, and the State of Mental Health

Cassandra Donley, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

This article contains sensitive material that may be triggering to some readers. Please read with caution and consider seeking support if needed. ****** April 2025 saw the surprise resurgence of an internet...

What is your biggest NA regret?

What is your biggest NA regret?

Fiona Engel, News & Features Editor April 23, 2025

A student studying on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh (photo: Ruby Morris)

Beyond the Price Tag

Rachel McLaughlin, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

As Decision Day quickly approaches, seniors are finalizing their choice of where to spend the next four years of their lives. At the same time, juniors are beginning to tour colleges and weigh multiple...

Advice for the Class of 2026

Advice for the Class of 2026

Gracie Durzo, Senior Staff Writer April 7, 2025

As we roll into the final 9 weeks of the school year, it’s time for juniors to schedule next year’s classes, start applying for colleges and scholarships, and mentally prepare for their very last year...

Photo of Yosemite National Park by Grace Thomas. Montage by Drew Sheleheda.

Opinion: This Land is Your Land

Drew Sheleheda, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

“There was no fat left to trim,” said Kristen Brengel, the Senior Vice-President of Government Affairs at the National Parks Conservation Association. According to Brengel, America's national parks...

Digital video discs (DVDs) of The Patriot, The Goonies, The Princess Bride, The Shawshank Redemption, Love Actually, Billy Elliot, and other outstanding movies.

Opinion: Film is the Greatest Form of Art

Charlie Palmer, Staff Writer February 27, 2025
Film is the pinnacle of artistic expression, seamlessly blending multiple disciplines into one cohesive and immersive experience. While all art has value, no single medium captures the full range of human creativity and emotion like film.
Often the most commonly banned books in some school districts are readily available in others.

Opinion: Mirrors, Windows, and Doors

Annika Good, Opinions & Arts Editor February 25, 2025

“Mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.”  Although the experience of reading can be described in numerous ways, Dr. Rudine Bishop's analogy perfectly captures the essence. Bishop, an Ohio State...

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