Music credit: Simple Steps (Slenderbeats via YouTube Audio Library)

In 2008, the Highmark Caring Place, a free center for grieving children and families, officially recognized the third Thursday in November as Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Now, it is a nationally recognized...

How often do our actions actually align with our words? We’ve reached a common consensus that “actions speak louder than words,” yet somehow we frequently fail to live up to this ideal. In politics...

“I was really happy with the election’s results. I just hope the next four years will be respectful.” Male, grade 11 ****** “Waking up to see the results was heartbreaking. Seeing the rights...

From producing pierogies and over-the-top pickle festivals to holding the world record for most number of bridges in one city, Pittsburgh and its yinzers have a lot to offer. We pride ourselves on our...

Music: "Divine Life Society" Jesse Gallagher (via YouTube Audio Library)

Though the first big dance of the year lasts merely a few hours, Student Council has been planning Homecoming for well over half a year. "We had a meeting where we discussed possible themes in April...

This past July, College Board announced that it was beginning to transition from paper to online AP tests. In total, 28 tests have been altered, and College Board is planning on adapting eight more exams...

High School Musical is full of catchy songs, wild dance numbers, and some pretty unrealistic scenarios. But believe it or not, there are moments in the movie that actually nail the high school experience....

According to the Harvard Business Review, humans make up to 35,000 decisions in any given day. For NASH students, the invaluable decision of where to park, is among those. The NASH parking lot certainly...

Last Thursday, North Allegheny’s National Honor Society welcomed its next group of student leaders. 196 NASH juniors were inducted into the team, one of the highest numbers of inductees seen by Mr. Tengowski...

Imagine you’ve barely slept in days. You have assignments piled high on your desk and overwhelming midterms looming above you. On top of this, you’re attempting to study for the SAT, keep up with sports,...

In our evolving world, manners are changing to adapt to a larger audience. Over time, we alter the way we speak, walk, eat, and surprisingly, sneeze. For example, curtsying and bowing have fallen out of...

Earlier this month, AP English 3 students and alumni bussed down into the city to watch a puppet show. The show in question was the first live performance of, in AP3 teacher Mr. Rhinehart’s words, the...

In an age of modern media, influencers, and aggressive politics, women are finally becoming the center of conversation about power and influence. However, with these conversations, questions arise. Did...

At NASH last week, we polled 261 students and staff members with a list of 25 acclaimed holiday movies, plus an option to write in their own if it did not appear on the list.  Below are the results. 1)...

The day of turkeys and gratitude is drawing near. Families rush to purchase food, clean houses, and welcome guests. NASH, too, is prepared for Thanksgiving. The library and hallways are decorated as students...

In the frenzy for good grades, social acceptance, and a determined future, high school students consistently look towards any aid for peace of mind. But when the pursuit becomes unhealthy, as it often...

Over two years of complete curiosity and confusion have finally come to an end. Hours of brutal questioning and unashamed begging can at last cease. Friends have turned into annoyances, and curiosity has...

Between the rush for dresses, suits, flowers, and the planning of pictures and dinner, NASH students are in a frenzy to plan for the Homecoming dance this Saturday. For juniors, this year is their...

The first day of school is always stressful. People constantly ask themselves questions about where their next class is, or what table they will sit at during lunch. Sometimes we overwork ourselves about...