The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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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

In his first speech to Congress in 1996, Elijah Cummings recited a poem by Dr. Benjamin Mays that continues to resonate.

Just a Minute

Jordan Atkins, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

On the 17th of October, America lost a political powerhouse and a champion of civil rights, Representative Elijah Cummings. Cummings had humble beginnings. His parents were both sharecroppers, and...

Does todays parenting style come at the cost of less independent young adults?

Raised “Wrong”

Anjana Suresh, Copy Editor November 1, 2019
Is "overprotective" the right word to describe today's generation of parents?
Driving in Darkness

Driving in Darkness

Rachel Morrell, Staff Writer November 1, 2019
The ups and downs of my pitch-black morning commute
When were young and lose a parent, the pain never entirely fades away.

In Memoriam

Maddie Kantz, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

I can never find the right words to tell people when they ask about my dad, so I’ve started being completely up front about it.  After all, it’s the undeniable harsh reality of my life. My dad died...

The Parking Lot Problem

The Parking Lot Problem

Phoebe Liu, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

Last Thursday, on October 24, NASH students embarked on the usual drive to school, awaiting to park in either "Main" or "Ghetto." However, students quickly realized a slight problem: the entrance of Main...

The Advice is Wrong: Halloween Edition

The Advice is Wrong: Halloween Edition

Rachel Morrell, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

“As a 41 year old, Halloween is the only time where I can stock up on obnoxious amounts of candy and not be publicly shamed. Any tips for increasing my revenue this year?” ~Never2Old For centuries,...

The humanities are necessary, especially in a STEM-heavy world, for students to succeed not only in the workplace but also in life.

The Necessity of the Humanities

Magdalena Laughrey, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. In our growing and ever-changing world, it seems that schools are pushing these same topics further and further into the brains of students. The number of times...

The Counselors Office

The Counselor’s Office

Mia Capretta, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

When most teenagers think of how they want to spend their last few years in high school, it's no secret that the Counseling Office isn’t really a place that is a part of that vision. The school counselors...

The Chick-fil-A at the corner of Rt. 19 and Wallace Road is a popular destination for students on their way to and from school.  But views on the food chains politics are divided.

At the Corner of Poultry and Politics

Jonathan Ross, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 31, 2019

At the “cornerstone of church and chicken,” the self-dubbed name of Northway Church’s shared parking lot with Chick-fil-A on Rt. 19 North, I find myself divided. By the time I’m in the drive-through,...

The casual language we use to sound ironic can be hurtful to those of us who suffer from mental illness.

A Weight on One’s Mind

Reese Marsalis, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

High school can be a challenge for everyone -- the early mornings, late nights, rigorous tests, time consuming extracurriculars, social drama, and college applications, the list goes on. For many students,...

There has never been a more urgent time to push for worldwide freedom of media access.

Expression and Suppression

Jonathan Ross, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

More than gun control or welfare, climate change or foreign diplomacy, our president loves discussing “fake news.” And, as much as it pains me to admit, he has a point--well, at least half of a point. It’s...

Rather than celebrate how fortunate we are to root for one of the most successful NHL franchises, Pens fans often revert to negativity when the team does not consistently win.

Win or Whine

Tyler Boyles, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

For the last 11 seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made the playoffs. In that span they have won three Stanley Cups. Our fans have always stood by the team and have recorded a 568-game sellout streak....

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