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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

Kendel Barber

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Kendel Barber is a senior at NASH and on her third year as a staff writer for the school newspaper. In addition to writing for the Uproar, she is a member of Key Club, DECA, Unicef, and National Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys working out at the gym, playing with her dog, and reading.

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Life After a Pandemic

Life After a Pandemic

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber June 5, 2020

While the world has completely transformed in the midst of a pandemic, people have found new ways to live their everyday lives. Most things will go back to "normal" in the near future, and life will continue...

Passing Time by Crafting

Passing Time by Crafting

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2020

In the first week of quarantine, senior Morgan Cima found herself bored of the usual activities, like binging Netflix shows, so she took it upon herself to find a creative way to keep herself busy: embroidery.  As...

From a Distance

From a Distance

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 4, 2020

As social distancing and stay-at-home orders continue, human interaction has adjusted in interesting ways. While it can seem that maintaining a social life while staying six feet apart from others is nearly...

When school ended on March 13, no one in the graduating class expected their senior year to be forever altered.

Too Soon to Say Farewell

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2020

Recently, it was announced that North Allegheny will remain closed for the rest of the school year, along with all other schools in Pennsylvania and many more across the country. While this news elicited...

School closures in other parts of the world can have far more catastrophic consequences than the one we're experiencing at home.

Our Good Fortune During Quarantine

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2020

While we grow accustomed to quarantine and online school, it can be easy for us to complain about our situation. We miss going to school, we are stuck at home all day, and our social lives are taking a...

There have been many pandemics in history that can help us predict how the current situation will end.

How Will it End?

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2020

As the world descends into the COVID-19 outbreak, there are many uncertainties for everyone on how or when the pandemic will be resolved and life will return to normalcy. While no one truly has the answers...

"Love is Blind" Review

“Love is Blind” Review

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2020

It's an age-old question: is love truly blind? On February 13th, Netflix premiered a new reality series, Love is Blind, in which a group of young singles blindly date other contestants in attempts to...

Biden vs. Sanders

Biden vs. Sanders

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The race for the 2020 Democratic nomination is getting slimmer, seemingly by the day. With nearly 20 candidates at one point, the field has narrowed to only two: former Vice-President Joe Biden and senator...

Pancakes for a Cause

Pancakes for a Cause

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2020

First there was caroling. Then there was ice skating. But last Saturday it was all about the food -- pancakes.  The first annual TigerThon Pancake Breakfast took place in the NASH cafeteria from 9am...

Twitter has been one of the main social media platforms that instigate cancel culture.

The Toxicity of Cancel Culture

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2020

In recent years, predominantly due to the rise in social media, “cancel culture” has become a defining attitude of our generation. A 21st century form of boycott, usually an influencer or celebrity...

2019 held many interesting fashion trends, some old, some new, and some just plain ugly.

2019-2020 Fashion Trends

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber February 10, 2020

The 2019-20 school year has brought fashion trends unique to the 21st century and some resurrected from the 1960s. With trends from snakeskin to seashell necklaces, the halls of NASH are full of interesting...

Faraway Family

Faraway Family

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2020

Growing up, I always heard my friends talking about their sleepovers with cousins, family birthday parties, and basically being surrounded by extended family all the time. This is a feeling I could rarely...

Tea Time Season 2/ Ep.3: 2020 So Far

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber January 17, 2020

Maria and Kendel discuss everything that has happened in 2020 so far.

A Review of Little Women

A Review of Little Women

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 6, 2020

Little Woman, directed by Greta Gerwig, is the film adaption of the classic 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott. It follows the story of the four March sisters throughout their childhood and into adulthood,...

Poetry in Rap

Poetry in Rap

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2019

Despite the wild popularity of rap music, the genre seems to still be under-appreciated for its artistic elements. Yet, like all forms of music, rap is art. It contains elements that deserve the literary...

Senior Patrick Birmingham runs the Tiger Den counter each morning on the second floor.  The shop benefits the Special Education Department and offers NASH students discounted snacks and beverages.

Den of Delight

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2019

Looking to grab a quick snack during homeroom? The Tiger Den, located in room 258 on the second floor next to the main stairs, is in its third year of operation as a student-run shop selling snacks and...

Sometimes the pressure placed on the youngest child in a family is vastly overlooked.

The Pressure of the Youngest

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2019

Birth order significantly contributes to the experiences of childhood. As the youngest of three children in my family, I know the pressure that the youngest feels, as well the joys that come with being...

Tea Time Season 2 / Ep. 2: October Recap

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber November 6, 2019

Maria and Kendel discuss the events that took place in October.      

photo from Google Images

A Review of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

On October 18, 2019, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil premiered in theaters. This is a sequel to the original Maleficent, a retelling of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, which premiered in 2014. The movie...

Top colleges sometimes pick student athletes over academic students during admissions.

The Athlete Privilege

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2019

The college preparation season is in full swing for seniors. Deadlines are quickly approaching, and 12th graders are rushing to finish (or start!) their applications, write essays, and take any final tests...

With the assistance of NATV's Morgan Cima, unopposed candidate for Publicity Director Marvel Moniaga confidently prepares to give his speech to the cameras.

Vote for Me!

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2019

If the plentiful posters in the hallways were not already a dead giveaway that the Senior Class Council election is fast approaching, surely the scene in the TV Studio and the adjoining newsroom was. Last...

Sisters on the Court

Sisters on the Court

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

Sisters Abby and Paige Miller already have successful volleyball futures lined up at two highly ranked colleges. I discussed their passion for the sport, their decisions on schools , and their aspirations...

Tea Time Season 2 / Ep1: The Stress of Senior Year

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber September 19, 2019

To listen to this podcast in school, log in on your NA Google account. Royalty-free music via YouTube Audio Library.

Clothing tags of popular brands that have limited or one size fits all clothing.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Kendel Barber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2019

It would seem that any reasonable human being understands that one-size-fits-all clothing is absurd. In recent years, there has been a long overdue push for body positivity and inclusivity in popular culture....

The Contest for College

The Contest for College

Kendel Barber, Reporter May 31, 2019

As my junior year wraps up, I have started to look back on what I have done in high school and how it will affect my future. I think about all the clubs I joined, the grades I got, and the effort I put...

A Different Kind of Drama

A Different Kind of Drama

Kendel Barber, Reporter May 6, 2019

The spring cabaret has officially been cancelled.  This article ran before the announcement was made. Though the spring musical has come and gone, singing and acting on the NASH have not stopped. ...

No matter what side you are on, it is important to stay involved.

It Affects Us, Too

Kendel Barber, Reporter April 17, 2019

Frequently throughout the halls of a high school, when the topic of politics comes up, I hear students say, “I don’t care.” Now, I definitely hear adults say this, too, but it is much more common...

Not even piles of money can buy happiness, though some people may think so.

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Kendel Barber, Reporter March 27, 2019

As the European philosopher Rousseau once said, "Money can buy material things, but real happiness must be truly earned." Truly, money can buy a lot of things, it can buy food, clothes, a car, AirPods,...

The early spring sun shines down on the field at Newman Stadium.

Spring Into Action

Kendel Barber, Reporter March 20, 2019

As the weather (hopefully) starts to change and a new season begins, winter sports are wrapping up, and a new wave of sports is beginning. Winter sports were undoubtedly successful in the 2018-2019 season;...

Tea Time Season 1 / Ep. 4: Senioritis

Kendel Barber and Maria Cima March 4, 2019

Maria and Kendel meet up with seniors Amanda Lu and Rin Swann to delve deeper into an affliction that has spreading quickly among the graduating class.

The scientific community has abundant proof that vaccines work, yet a skeptical minority poses a threat to both their own children and the children of other parents.

Immune to Reason

Kendel Barber and Anjana Suresh February 25, 2019

Recently, a new surge of parents opting their children out of vaccines has arisen in many states across the country, largely in the Pacific Northwest and Southwest -- and Pennsylvania. Only 18 states allow...

It's hard to say exactly which trends will last and which ones will soon be forgotten ... but we have some ideas.

2018-2019 Fashion Trends

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber February 8, 2019

2018 ushered in a variety of fashion trends, and many have carried through to 2019. Some of these trends are new, some bring back old styles, but regardless, they all dominated fashion in the past year....

Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review

Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review

Kendel Barber, Reporter January 14, 2019

With 4 Golden Globe nominations and a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the 2018 movie Mary Poppins Returns has a great critic and fan approval. Many people enjoyed the whimsical sequel of the 1964 fan favorite,...

Tea Time Season 1 / Ep. 3: Cheating

Kendel Barber and Maria Cima January 11, 2019

Kendel and Maria take a closer look at concerns about student cheating in all its guises.

Many students face the issue of not having enough room in their schedule to take all the classes they want, but eliminating the gym requirement would help with this issue.

Fit to Choose

Kendel Barber, Reporter January 2, 2019

Ever since kindergarten, North Allegheny has forced its students to take a physical education class, starting at once a week and gradually working up to every other day, in addition to a health class for...

RANTS & RAVES: Social Media Edition

RANTS & RAVES: Social Media Edition

Kendel Barber, Reporter December 4, 2018

People spend hours a day on apps like Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., and these forms of social media have become an integral part of people's everyday lives. But the debate still stands:...

Buy or Bye: South Side Coffee Shops

Buy or Bye: South Side Coffee Shops

Kendel Barber and Maria Cima November 28, 2018

  Big Dog Coffee: Maria: For being pretty hard to find, The Big Dog Coffee Shop was a diamond in the rough. The whole shop was bursting with color and a friendly atmosphere -- it was dog...

The Evolution of Black Friday

The Evolution of Black Friday

Kendel Barber and Maddie Kantz November 21, 2018

This Friday, on November 23, millions of Americans will rush out of their houses at 4 a.m. and fight through crowds and miserable traffic to celebrate the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season,...

NA Privilege

NA Privilege

Kendel Barber, Reporter October 15, 2018

"The dress code is stupid!"  "This school is way too stressed out!" "These laptops never work!" North Allegheny students like to complain about all of the horrible things here and frequently forget...

[Multimedia] Tea Time Season 1 / Ep 1: School Hallways and Stairwells

Maria Cima and Kendel Barber September 28, 2018

Do the hallways needs to be difficult to navigate between classes?  Maria and Kendel dive in to make sense of the chaos. Maria Cima and Kendel Barber talkwith guests Maddie Kantz and Megan Wilson about...

Summer 2018 Recap

Summer 2018 Recap

Kendel Barber and Maria Cima September 7, 2018

Every year when school starts, the summer is declared over. When summer leaves, so do all the exciting events that will forever be remembered as an integral part of the blissful time from June to August....

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