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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

President-elect Joe Biden has begun to name his cabinet, which includes Ron Klain as Chief of Staff.

Moderates, Lobbyists, and War Hawks

Christiaan Titus, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

In the midst of all the excitement and controversy that has taken place just after the recent election, President-elect Joe Biden has found time to announce some of his choices for his presidential Cabinet.  The...

Protests for eviction moratoriums and the cancellation of rent continue to grow across the country as the pandemic rages on.

Kicked Out In Crisis

Quinn Volpe, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, 30-40 million people in America are at risk of losing their homes. Predictably, COVID-19-related wage and job losses are to blame for the housing and eviction crisis.  In...

Although it is praiseworthy that social acceptance of the full spectrum of sexualities and genders has entered the mainstream, there is still more work to be done.

Busting Bliss: Gender Nonconformity

Julia Poppa, Photography Editor December 15, 2020

"Sit like a lady." “Man up." Throughout our childhood, perceived gender norms loom over us. Maybe you were told that the toy you wanted was for boys, not for girls, and that’s why you...

For 1.5 generation immigrants, trying to form an identity that honors two cultures is a tricky balancing act.

Stuck in the Middle with You

Sally Cho, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

“Where are you from?” That should be a simple enough question to answer, but I still don’t have a proper response. Pittsburgh or South Korea? I don’t know which one feels more like home to me,...

According to Merriam-Webster, the word Black—in reference to race—is capitalized.

To B, Or Not To B

Lucie Flagg, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2020

Every Wednesday here at The Uproar, we have a staff meeting. We discuss current events to potentially write about and review writing style. For students who have been taught MLA formatting for years, the...

Sled riding is an essential part of a good snow day.

In Defense of Snow Days

Kristen Kinzler, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2020

You wake up on a chilly, winter morning and immediately check your phone. The night before, you flushed an ice cube down the toilet and wore your pajamas inside out. Snow fell all through the night, and...

With COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the country, the holiday season is in jeopardy.

Silent Night?

Emma Kim, Staff Writer December 8, 2020

This Thanksgiving, I sat down at the dinner table and stared at all of the vegetarian courses.  I was excited, but I missed my traditional turkey Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of seeing my big extended...

The Perils of Isolation

The Perils of Isolation

Anna Parsons, Staff Writer December 8, 2020

I am what many would consider “a social butterfly.” Being around people, getting to know them, and socializing with my friends are things I thoroughly enjoy.  When March 13th came around and the...

The uncertainty of school openings and the suddenness with which closures are announced can overwhelm students.

Reopening Our Troubles

Claire Majerac, Staff Writer December 3, 2020

Considering that COVID-19 cases are at an all-time high as of Monday, with 13.6 million in the United States alone, it's startling to consider that NASH almost resumed hybrid in-person learning this...

The NASH hallways are empty, but most other public areas are packed with people.

The Outrageous Hypocrisy of School Closures

Kristen Kinzler, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2020

On November 19th, all of New York City’s public schools closed their doors and moved to full remote learning. The sudden shift was because the city had reached a three percent coronavirus test positivity...

Harry Styles was featured on the December issue of Vogue.. The ensuing vitriol online was unfortunately not surprising.

The Revolutionary Harry Styles

Chelsea Boyer, Social Media Editor December 2, 2020

It is disheartening that a picture of a man in a dress could cause widespread commotion. But does it shock me that the picture leads to immense amounts of hate and disrespect? No, it does not, because...

Activists rally in front of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh earlier this year in support of the Period Products Bill.

The Problem with Periods

Claire Majerac, Staff Writer December 2, 2020

Imagine this: you go to the restroom in class one day and what you see on your underwear makes your eyes boggle. There’s a red stain. Not only have you begun your period, but you’ve bled through your...

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