As the new year ushers in reflection on all the happenings of the previous year, it can be an exciting and difficult time. In this stretch of retrospection, we reminisce in the memories and highlights,...
September 2019. My first semester of high school.
Perhaps my most influential semester, considering the decisions I made in that first semester, directed me towards an intellectual path I still...
Done with unloading the bus, we walked towards the community kitchen. On our way, we saw some Costa Rican boys waving us towards the field down the hill to play soccer with them. Naturally, we all ran...
Division, tension, and conflict seem like certainties in 21st century America. But with a new year underway, a question must be raised: is the path of animosity the only way? Or perhaps it’s about time...
On September 24th, I was at Kennywood Park during the non-fatal shooting that left three injured. Though I was not near the shooter, I will always remember the frightened family who joined us in hiding...
The start of every new year is marked by resolutions. But often the goals that people set for themselves are unrealistic, falling through the cracks of busy lives even before January comes to an end.
The...
Aris Pastor, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• December 19, 2022
Throughout high school, I have heard a collection of Supreme Court cases over and over again. Some, like Roe v. Wade, are spoken of due to their relevance to modern politics or the controversial nature...
Aris Pastor, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• December 9, 2022
On September 21, 2022, Netflix’s Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was released, sparking a new wave of discussion—and controversy—regarding true crime. The arguments that surround Dahmer...
Physical education at North Allegheny offers units and activities that many other schools do not offer, such as swimming and tennis. For students who do not have the opportunity to be physically active...
Cultural appropriation, or the theft of a minority's traditions without recognition, is not exactly new, but it has become disturbingly common. With a new wave of social media trends, it’s more difficult...
I think school food is over-hated, possibly even underrated. Sure, I’ve never been the biggest fan of the school food that NASH serves, but with a strong variety of options to choose from, it’s definitely...
Everyone has mixed feelings on freshman year. It’s a huge step to reaching the ultimate goal: graduation. But the transition from middle school can be tough. I mean, first of all, it is a new building....
