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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

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AP Testing: The Senior Perspective

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

AP exams, which began yesterday at NASH, commonly represent the final, intensely academic stretch of the year.  But for seniors, the two-week exam period feels different this time. Seniors have a unique...

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The Nuanced Nature of Physician-Assisted Suicide

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer April 17, 2023

Physician-assisted death is one of the most nuanced topics of discussion in American life. Although politically influenced, PAS can be categorized as an issue which people take sides on based on personal...

Why the Internet is Team Selena

Why the Internet is Team Selena

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer March 20, 2023

Recently, the internet has gotten front-row seats to the catfight of the decade. From exchanges on TikTok to full-on allegations, "catfight" might not be the best word to describe endless internet backstabbing--in...

Capital Punishment in the U.S.

Capital Punishment in the U.S.

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

The death penalty has long been debated both for its ethicality and the technicality of its enforcement.  Capital punishment dates back to the 18th century B.C. Early European settlers brought the...

Desi Night at North Park

Desi Night at North Park

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

On Saturday, February 11th, students across the Pittsburgh area were invited to celebrate Desi culture in an event called Desi Night. This event was organized by two NASH seniors, Amsu Yallalacheruvu and...

If urgent action isn't taken within American Infrastructure, roads and bridges have the risk of completely collapsing.

America’s Dying Infrastructure

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

The USA has always been regarded as a hegemonic superpower, a country that is both politically and economically advanced and regarded highly on the global scale.  However, if there is one thing the...

Look at This!

Look at This!

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

AP Studio Art student Zoe Ky's artistic journey has taken many turns, but from her early childhood creativity, Ky has used her talent for other hobbies beyond art as well.  “I have always enjoyed...

Good Talk: Mr. Hook

Good Talk: Mr. Hook

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

When did you join North Allegheny? I joined NA in November 2022, but I actually am an alum. I graduated from NA in 2011. What and where was your employment before NA and what was your experience...

Snowy Winter Day

A Break Well Spent

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer December 23, 2022

With the holiday break having arrived a day earlier than expected, NASH students are embarking on a long list of activities they plan on completing before the return to school on January 3.  Evan Enwright...

Studies have shown that school dress code violations across the country do not target all student demographics proportionately.

How We Look, How We Learn

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

It would seem to make sense that students should be held to a dress code when they are in school, but the truth is that such policies have proven far more layered and troubled than they may at first appear. “I’ve...

Opinion: The Scam that is Black Friday

Opinion: The Scam that is Black Friday

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

Black Friday can be defined as a subculture to the traditional American holiday Thanksgiving. It is a day that sends American shoppers into a shopping frenzy due to unbelievable sales and shiny banners...

She Leads by Example

She Leads by Example

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

What extracurricular activities do you participate in and what are your leadership roles in each? I participate in many extracurricular activities, but I’d say I spend most of my time in four of them....

In Ms. Swan's AP Studio Art class, Sophie Han matured into an artist with a vision.

Look At This!

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Long before she was president of National Art Honor Society at NASH, Sadie Han began to hone her artistic skills at a young age.  "My mom says that when I was four, I couldn’t stop drawing cows after...

Persistent inflation has preyed upon the vulnerabilities of America's small businesses.

At the Mercy of Inflation

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

99.9% of all businesses in the US are small businesses as of 2022. Not only are most businesses small, but they also are the most significant creator of jobs in the US, generating the majority of new jobs....

Social media corporations have allowed Andrew Tate to rise to position of widespread influence.

Opinion: Dangerously Sexist

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

“What color is your Bugatti?”  For those not well versed in the latest internet language, this is a question often used to invalidate and degrade anyone who presents an argument against the online...

The college admissions process is among the main factors that make senior year more stressful than expected.

The Long Year Ahead

Deeksha Rachupalli, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

As it is often portrayed in media, senior year is a stress-free cruise through easy classes, weekly social engagements, and fond farewells. But for many seniors, the shape of the future relies on this...

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