The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

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The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

Nisha Rao
Throughout my time at NASH, I have been greeted with nothing but warmth. Despite the physically freezing temperatures, I am tremendously blessed and grateful for the encouragement from my teachers and peers. As excited as I am to graduate and move on to a bigger city, I will always remember NASH for its ability to make me think deeper about the issues of the world and connect with others on a personal level. Of all the things I’ve learned throughout senior year, I think the most important thing is to have fun. You’ll never be in the same place as you are now, and it’s important to understand the gravity of that. Relax, have fun, and try to have the best senior year you can. Because you’ll never be able to come back.

Nisha Rao, News Editor

Nisha Rao is a senior and longtime student at North Allegheny, where she is involved in Key Club, Speech and Debate, and Student Council. In the future, she plans to major in Political Science and Economics, while also writing throughout college. Television, food, and running bring joy to her life. She is excited to be part of The Uproar.

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The College Board Strikes Again

The College Board Strikes Again

Nisha Rao, News Editor May 31, 2019

If you were to describe how much adversity you had faced, where would you fall on a scale of 1 to 100? It’s this precise question that the College Board aims to answer in their new initiative to tackle...

All Aboard, Seniors!

All Aboard, Seniors!

Nisha Rao, News Editor May 24, 2019

Later this afternoon, seniors will board the Gateway Clipper as part of Senior Banquet, the second of two dances that mark the end of this senior year. With just two weeks left until graduation, it’s...

Looking Back on Senior Year

Looking Back on Senior Year

Nisha Rao, News Editor May 17, 2019

Before I started senior year, I didn’t know what to expect from this year. On one hand, I had heard that it was the easiest year of high school, but others said it was harder than junior year. And, honestly,...

Social Media Mania

Social Media Mania

Nisha Rao, News Editor April 29, 2019

I remember setting up my first Instagram account. It was just before sixth grade. It had an indescribably awful username accompanied with over-filtered photos of just about everything on the typical sixth-grader’s...

Sign-ups for the dodgeball tournament are going on now.

Making Waves

Nisha Rao March 22, 2019

With the approach of spring comes the annual Project Water Dodgeball Tournament at NASH and NAI.  As the two schools prepare for a day of competitive fun, it can be too easy to overlook the true purpose...

To Start With

To Start With

Somya Thakur and Nisha Rao March 7, 2019

Stress! We all have it. Whether it's from an excessive amount of homework or early start times, it has become apparent that high school students face a disproportionate amount of stress. Due to this, the...

Why Teach?

Why Teach?

Nisha Rao and Amanda Lu February 11, 2019

Dont Follow Your Passions

Don’t Follow Your Passions

Nisha Rao, News Editor February 6, 2019

Passion. The word erupts from the mouth of every teacher, counselor, and parent, followed by cliched phrases of ‘If you can dream it, you can do it!’ or ‘Every great dream begins with a dreamer!’...

Courtesy of NA Foundation

Voices of Experience

Alex Flagg and Nisha Rao January 26, 2019

For most seniors, the end of college applications and the slow lull of second semester allow us to explore our options. Most notably, we're looking at options in careers. From lawyers to journalists to...

Courtesy of North Allegheny School District

Connect Up!

Nisha Rao, News Editor January 10, 2019

Five months. That’s about how long we have until graduation. While the tiring and persistent nature of high school wears us thin, it remains a bittersweet time as we think about how much we’ll leave...

Thanksgiving for Three

Thanksgiving for Three

Valerie Davis, Amanda Lu, and Nisha Rao November 21, 2018

In America, no Thanksgiving is the same. Side dishes and other customs vary from region to region--even from house to house. We asked three Uproar members to give us a thorough account of their Thanksgiving...

Whats at Stake: the Midterm Elections

What’s at Stake: the Midterm Elections

Nisha Rao, News Editor November 5, 2018

As I drive down Route 19 just a day before the Midterm Elections, I see nothing but signs, emblazoned with Emily Skopov for PA, Mike Turzai for State Representative, Jeremy Shaffer against Socialists,...

Despite running in a solidly Republican district, Democrat Emily Skopov is gaining attention.

An Interview with Emily Skopov

Nisha Rao, News Editor October 9, 2018

Emily Skopov. You may have seen her signs situated alongside the roads of Allegheny County and positioned before the entrances to neighborhoods and schools. You may even recognize the name. As a former...

Full Transcript of Emily Skopov Interview

Nisha Rao, News Editor October 9, 2018

Tell us a little bit about yourself. How long have you lived in Pennsylvania? What are some of the most important things people should know about you? I have lived in Pennsylvania for eight and a half...

The NASH cafeteria puts the finishing touches on cupcakes for Cohen to be sold at Homecoming.

Cupcakes for Cohen

Richard Jensen, Alex Flagg, and Nisha Rao October 4, 2018

During the Homecoming parade and football game tomorrow, cupcakes will be sold to benefit both TigerThon and a family working to raise money to pay for high medical costs for the treatment of their son...

Hoco or No-Go: Boutiques

Hoco or No-Go: Boutiques

Alex Flagg, Nisha Rao, and Amanda Lu September 26, 2018

We all know the crunch of having to get a homecoming dress that checks all the boxes: looks good, within a budget, and fits us well. So, we decided to help you out by visiting different shops at different...

Madam President

Madam President

Nisha Rao, News Editor September 24, 2018

What do you hope to accomplish this year as Student Council President? We’re really hoping to make a successful Homecoming and MORP, as well as a good winter service project and continue our Gobble...

Hoco or No-Go: Department Stores

Hoco or No-Go: Department Stores

Alex Flagg, Nisha Rao, and Amanda Lu September 24, 2018

We all know the crunch of having to get a homecoming dress that checks all the boxes: looks good, within a budget, and fits us well. So, we decided to help you out by visiting different shops at different...

Hoco or No-Go: Thrift Shops

Hoco or No-Go: Thrift Shops

Alex Flagg, Nisha Rao, and Amanda Lu September 18, 2018

We all know the crunch of having to get a homecoming dress that checks all the boxes: looks good, within a budget, and fits us well. So, we decided to help you out by visiting different shops at different...

Voting: What, How, When?

Voting: What, How, When?

Nisha Rao, News Editor September 1, 2018

As seniors, the start of school becomes hectic. With sports and clubs starting, along with the impending stress that college provides, everything else just falls away. But as November fast approaches,...

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