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The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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Davis Creach

Davis Creach, Arts Editor

Davis is a senior at NASH. The sweet venom of poetry flows through his veins as a substitute for blood, because all the blood is located in his cephalic region due to excessive and passionate headbanging. Davis has a lust for all things rock and heavy metal, but also has a love for indie music and underground EDM. When he is not channeling Walt Whitman into his poetry, typing up opinions on the latest rock news, or contemplating the meaning of life, Davis enjoys testing the limits of his mind, body, and spirit against the downward force of gravity upon various weights and movements in an activity known as powerlifting.

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Farewell

Farewell

Davis Creach, Arts Editor June 7, 2018

Dear Readers, I am writing to inform you that my time at North Allegheny has finally come to pass. Though the years have been a combination of frivolous speed and agonizing haste, the time has come...

The Headbanger / Ep9

The Headbanger / Ep9

Davis Creach, Arts Director June 6, 2018

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TuneWarp: St.Hood

TuneWarp: St.Hood

Davis Creach, Arts Editor June 5, 2018

When you think of hardcore and beatdown metal bands, there are certainly a few names that immediately come to mind. For example, Hatebreed has been at the top of the scene in the past year or two, and...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor June 1, 2018

Welcome, dear readers, to my final publication of A Poem For Your Thoughts. It has been a full school year of poetry and prose, and we've read everything from the Olde English of Chaucer to the modern...

The Headbanger / Ep8

The Headbanger / Ep8

Davis Creach, Arts Director May 30, 2018

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A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor May 25, 2018

Welcome back to A Poem For Your Thoughts, my poetic crusaders! This week's entry comes from one of my favorite female poets of all time, so let's not waste any time and dive head first! If you are a new...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor May 18, 2018

Welcome back to another edition of A Poem For Your Thoughts! This week, we end the Harlem Rennaisance mini-series we've been doing on the column recently, and it most certainly is a great one to end on!...

Songs of the Soul

Songs of the Soul

Davis Creach, Arts Editor May 17, 2018

For all of us, there are certain songs that make us cry, give us a sense of hope, or send shivers down our spines. Perhaps there are certain memories attached to those songs, or maybe there is a message...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor May 11, 2018

Last week we read the elegant words of Langston Hughes, and this week we continue with the unofficial Harlem Renaissance theme we've got going! If you've been here a while, scroll down and enjoy! If you're...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor May 4, 2018

May is here, spring is in the air, AP tests and finals are looming over us--take a break and read some poetry! We've got a classic poet and a fantastic poem to follow up our independent poet from last...

TuneWarp: Savage Messiah

TuneWarp: Savage Messiah

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 30, 2018

In 2007 a metal band was born in the United Kingdom. 11 years later, that band has broken from the pit of the underground scene and has begun to make huge waves on the surface. Their most recent album...

Students watch on as they observe the consequences of drinking and driving.

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director April 27, 2018

Welcome to a special edition of A Poem For Your Thoughts. Seniors, I'm sure the image of the mock crash is still quite vivid in your minds today on the eve of Prom; while I hope all of you have a fantastic...

Hit the Gas...Gently

Hit the Gas…Gently

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 24, 2018

Last Friday, Mr. Longo and three members of SADD attended the Safe Driving Competition for Allegheny County. Luke Evankovich, Christian Gianetti, and yours truly, Davis Creach, met with Mr. Longo early...

The Headbanger / Ep7

The Headbanger / Ep7

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 13, 2018

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A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 13, 2018

Another week, another Friday, another brand new pair of poems just for you, dear reader! This week we read the words of born-and-raised Yinzer who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, Ed Roberson....

TuneWarp: Greta Van Fleet

TuneWarp: Greta Van Fleet

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 6, 2018

Around this time last year, I was driving down the highway listening to the radio and my ears were delightfully greeted by the opening riff of a song I had never heard before. As I intently listened for...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 6, 2018

Welcome back to A Poem For Your Thoughts, and I hope you all had a wonderful break! This week, we explore the work of Billy Collins, one of the funniest and light-hearted poets of all time. For those who've...

TuneWarp: Bars on Bars on Bars

TuneWarp: Bars on Bars on Bars

Davis Creach, Arts Editor April 5, 2018

Drake, Eminem, Migos, Post Malone, Lil' Xan, Kanye West, Future, Logic, Rick Ross; some names that are thrown around quite a bit when talking about the current hip-hop/rap scene. For those who know...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor March 23, 2018

Welcome back to A Poem or Your Thoughts, the only place on The Uproar to get the poetry you need by the poets you want! Let's not waste any more time and dive right in! Each edition will include two poems,...

Sounds of a Higher Level

Sounds of a Higher Level

Davis Creach, Arts Editor March 20, 2018

When you write music, what is your primary style? I write EDM, so anything electronic. I do future bass, trap, rap beats -- anything from lo-fi hip hop to house music. I've experimented with every...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor March 16, 2018

Welcome back to the only poetry column around that satisfies your literary needs every single week! We travel to the other half of the world this week, back in time to a new world of poetry and prose....

Poets Corner

Poet’s Corner

Gabby Kossuth and Davis Creach March 9, 2018

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A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach March 9, 2018

Need a poetry fix? You are in the right place! We've got some profound poetry ahead, today, so let's get started! Each edition will include two poems, the first being a featured piece written by a famous...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor March 2, 2018

Welcome back to the only place on The Uproar to satisfy your poetry needs for the week, A Poem For Your Thoughts! This one is an analytical beast, dear readers, so make haste and read on! For those who...

The Headbanger / Ep6

The Headbanger / Ep6

Davis Creach, Arts Editor February 28, 2018

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TuneWarp: Vance Joy, Nation of Two

TuneWarp: Vance Joy, ‘Nation of Two’

Davis Creach, Arts Editor February 26, 2018

Back in July of 2017, every Indie-pop fan beamed with excitement when one of the biggest names in the genre, Vance Joy, announced that he was in the process of the writing an album that would be released...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor February 23, 2018

Another week down, and thankfully this was a short one! What better way than to celebrate the end of the week with some great poetry! This week's submission was requested by the one and only Gabrielle...

Commercial Zone

Commercial Zone

Davis Creach and Pavle Djokic February 4, 2018

Pavle: As Super Bowl commercials get more and more expensive, only enormous companies can afford them. With such a large investment, marketers have chosen to take the safe route with car commercials,...

by Thomas Phillips, oil on canvas, 1807

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor February 2, 2018

Welcome back to your one-stop drop for all things poetry! We have a real doozy for you this week that'll really make your brain whirl. It's a great way to kick off the second semester, so sit back, relax,...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor January 26, 2018

Welcome back to A Poem For Your Thoughts! I hope you have all enjoyed your short week and are looking forward to your long weekend! Seniors, congratulations, we made it. What better ways to celebrate...

The Headbanger / Ep5

The Headbanger / Ep5

Davis Creach January 21, 2018

Audiomack is blocked by the school district.  You will be able to listen to this podcast on your phone or from home.

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor January 19, 2018

Welcome back to A Poem For Your Thoughts! This week we have another fun and simple poem for you so stay tuned for a blast back to your childhood! For those of you who are new to the column, here's the...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor January 12, 2018

Another week down, another Poetry Friday on the Uproar! I hope you all had a good week and are ready to wind down from the Calculus and computer programming to nestle into a short study of poetry; this...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor January 5, 2018

Welcome back to the U of NA, readers. I hope you all enjoyed your break and are somewhat ready to get back to the grind. To get you back into the swing of things, enjoy this short and enjoyable edition...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor December 22, 2017

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Uproar! I hope you will all enjoy this holiday edition of A Poem For Your Thoughts and all the pieces to come! Each edition will include two poems, the first...

Out of Focus

Out of Focus

Davis Creach, Arts Editor December 17, 2017

All too often have you clicked on a website that you needed for a research paper, or tried to listen to some tunes as you grind your way through Calculus homework, and been greeted by this message: "Page...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor December 15, 2017

Wallace Stevens once said, "the poet is the priest of the invisible." What have these poems been speaking to you lately? Are these rhythmic writing clergy showing you the deeper meanings of the human...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor December 8, 2017

Welcome back to your poetry destination!  I hope last week's edition was quite satisfactory. If there are any authors you would like to dive into or even a specific poem you would like to analyze, please...

The Headbanger / Ep4

The Headbanger / Ep4

Davis Creach, Arts Editor December 4, 2017

  This podcast is uploaded to Audiomack.  If you're not able to access it on the district network, you will be able to listen from home.

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor November 28, 2017

Welcome back to Poem for Your Thoughts! I hope you all enjoyed your break and read some poetry! If one of those aspects is lacking in your life, this is the column for you! If there are any authors you...

Headbanger / Ep3

Headbanger / Ep3

Davis Creach, Arts Director November 14, 2017

Soundcloud is currently blocked by the school district.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  You will be able to listen to this podcast from home.

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director November 10, 2017

Welcome back to your poetic destination on the Uproar! Last week, we discussed a rather simple but inspiring poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Eagle. I encourage you to continue posting comments on...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director November 3, 2017

Welcome back to Poem For Your Thoughts! I hope you all enjoyed last week's poem by Thomas Hardy. There were no comments on last week's edition, but this week the rules change. If you are can correctly...

Out for the Count

Out for the Count

Davis Creach, Arts Director October 28, 2017

  It's common knowledge at the U of NA that STEM is held in a quite high regard in our academic schedule. We are strongly encouraged each year to schedule sciences and math courses. But why is...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director October 27, 2017

Welcome back to a Poem For Your Thoughts! I hope you are all enjoying the column and love r..eading comments. Don't hesitate to comment on how I can improve each week and provide a more enjoyable reading...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director October 20, 2017

  Welcome back to a Poem For Your Thoughts, where we talk about all things poetry. Last week we discussed the beautiful writings of Oscar Wilde, a poet you might have been familiar with. I encourage...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Editor October 13, 2017

Readers, friends, and lovers alike, I bid you welcome. If your head is still spinning from our last edition when we read the beautiful writings of Chaucer, rest easy because this week is an easy one. However,...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director October 6, 2017

In our last edition, we discussed the elegant stylings of A. E. Housman. A very unique and beautiful poem, there were quite a few interpretations that intrigued me. Nevertheless, our comment this week...

The Headbanger / Ep2

The Headbanger / Ep2

Davis Creach, Arts Director October 5, 2017

  Soundcloud is currently blocked by the school district.  If you are not able to listen to this podcast on the student network, you will be able to listen from home.  We apologize for the...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director September 27, 2017

Welcome back to A Poem For Your Thoughts. Last week we discussed the beauty of T. S. Eliot, and many of you had very interesting opinions. This week's chosen comment comes from North Allegheny Alumni Alex...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director September 22, 2017

Adrian Henri shared his passionate nightlife in his beautiful poetry last week on Poem For Your Thoughts.  This week's comment comes from another member of the Newspaper Staff, Zach Ehling: Mate, I...

RANTS & RAVES

RANTS & RAVES

Davis Creach, Arts Director September 21, 2017

  RANTS: Stay to the right, people: do we know what that means? It is physically impossible to travel through the music wing hallway because no one understands that you must stay to the right...

The Headbanger / Ep1

The Headbanger / Ep1

Davis Creach, Arts Director September 18, 2017

  Audiomack is blocked by the school district.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  You will be able to listen to this podcast on your phone or at home.

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director September 15, 2017

  Welcome back to Poem for Your Thoughts, the column for all things poetry and philosophy. Last week we discussed the talents of Walt Whitman, as well as my poem "When the Stars Stop Shimmering"....

TuneWarp

TuneWarp

Joe Bojarski and Davis Creach September 8, 2017

Welcome to TuneWarp, the column for the music of today and way before yesterday. In this article, we're covering all the great albums that may have slipped through your busy schedule this summer, and we...

A Poem For Your Thoughts

A Poem For Your Thoughts

Davis Creach, Arts Director September 7, 2017

Ever since I fell madly in love with a cute girl in 7th grade, I have been infatuated with poetry. It began as a simple gesture to display my passionate, sappy affection for this girl, but five years later...

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