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

The roses handed out on The Bachelor often represent a lot more than pure intentions.

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Kristen Kinzler, Junior Class Editor February 19, 2020

Just about every Monday, I sit on my couch with a bag of my favorite chips and a fuzzy blanket and turn on my television. The rest of the evening is consumed with lots of drama, a few rivers of tears,...

Company pensions are largely extinct, so its incumbent upon young adults to learn how plan for their financial futures.

Investing in Your Future

Michael Taffe, Technical Director February 19, 2020

One of the biggest complaints American students have with their country’s education system is its inability to prepare them for the “real world.” Paramount to this complaint is that many high school...

Valentines Day-themed balloons and decor filled the cafeteria for last Saturday evenings dance.

MOR-Pressure

Lucie Flagg, Staff Writer February 16, 2020

Love was recently in the air here at NASH. MORP proposals took place, tickets were sold, and hundreds of students enjoyed Saturday night’s festivities. Amidst the high school dance craze, however,...

The Advice is Wrong: Valentines Day Edition

The Advice is Wrong: Valentine’s Day Edition

Rachel Morrell, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

“My boyfriend broke up with me two weeks ago and our plans for Valentine’s Day were canceled. I’m sick and tired of seeing happy couples making romantic plans. How do I survive the holiday being...

The deaths of 17 students and staff members in Parkland, FL two years ago sparked a new age of political demonstrations.

Two Years Later: Honoring MSD

Lucie Flagg, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

I remember the day so well. February 14, 2018: A gunman entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and took the lives of 17 student and staff members. A news notification...

Navigating high school is challenging, even more so when you stick out and must contend with painful assumptions.

That “Thing” on My Head

Betul Tuncer, Assignments Editor February 12, 2020

Every morning at 6am, I wander around my room in a sleepy daze and get dressed in an outfit that was meticulously planned the night before. I spend the morning like pretty much every other American teenager,...

Andrew Yang set an example of decency, relatability, and no-nonsense logical thinking in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.

An Example of Political Excellence

Michael Taffe, Technical Director February 12, 2020

After only two primaries into the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential race, hopeful candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang has dropped out. A candidate who said it as he saw it, Yang built his platform...

The Legacy of Kobe Bryant

The Legacy of Kobe Bryant

Chloe Mawyer, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

On Sunday, January 26th, the world lost a legend, NBA star and hall of famer Kobe Bryant. Bryant's helicopter crashed with eight others on board, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant. The...

Setbacks are an unavoidable aspect of living, but too often we defeat ourselves by magnifying their importance.

In Control or Controlling You?

Rachel Tian, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

You’ve had a crush on a close friend for the longest time. But after confronting them, they admit that staying “just friends” would be the better option. You mentally beat yourself up and think,...

Caring Too Late

Caring Too Late

Carli Leonard, Staff Writer February 10, 2020

I was scrolling through Instagram the other week when I clicked through 22 -- and I am not being dramatic, 22 Instagram stories of people posting about Mac Miller’s birthday, who was a famous artist...

As lengthy news articles are no longer piquing teens interests, journalism must evolve to captivate the future minds.

Eyes of the Future, Minds of the Past

Lucie Flagg, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

I grew up intrigued by the world and its current events. I’d always watch the local news before school, and I’d watch the national news at night. Compared to all of my friends and others my age, I’m...

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