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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

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Alicia Gasana and Risa Rajeeve practice their Interp speeches after school in a third-floor classroom.

[Photo] A New Season and a New Generation

November 6, 2024

Alicia Gasana and Risa Rajeeve practice their Interp speeches after school in a third-floor classroom.

Bobby Streaming

[Photo] Opinion: Upsold Upstream

Bobby James, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

grace poetry keeper

[Photo] Down to the Line

Grace Thomas, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Recent transfer student Ben DeLoof, a senior at NASH who was accepted at all eight Ivy League schools, sleeps through the lesson on infinite sequences and series in Mrs. Volpe's AP Calculus BC class. "I expected NA to be more academically challenging," he told The Uproar after he awoke.

[Photo] A Clean Sweep

Andrew McLaughlin, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2023

Recent transfer student Ben DeLoof, a senior at NASH who was accepted at all eight Ivy League schools, sleeps through the lesson on infinite sequences and series in Mrs. Volpe's AP Calculus BC class. "I...

With the stress of 11th grade weighing many NASH juniors down, going home and listening to music can lead to a better day.

[Photo] Mindful Music

Sarah Klosky, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

With the stress of 11th grade weighing many NASH juniors down, going home and listening to music can lead to a better day.

The conference room in the NASH School Counseling Office was home to last Friday's SRU instant decision day.

[Photo] In an Instant

Faith Miller, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

The conference room in the NASH School Counseling Office was home to last Friday's SRU instant decision day.

The junior class assembly at NASH on Wednesday morning introduced students to the culture and expectations of the building.

[Photo] The Battle of Junior Year

Andrew McLaughlin, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2022

The junior class assembly at NASH on Wednesday morning introduced students to the culture and expectations of the building.

Across the country, increasing numbers of ambitious high school students are turning nonprofits mainstream.

[Photo] Opinion: Student nonprofits shouldn’t be so common

Sophie Lu, Staff Writer March 25, 2022

Across the country, increasing numbers of ambitious high school students are turning nonprofits mainstream.

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[Photo] Word for Word: “Dear Me”

JR Burton, Contributor January 21, 2022

Pittsburgh's Strip District is not only a fun place to shop for groceries and sample delicious foods.  It's also a great place to find your morning cup of coffee.

[Photo] Two Cups in the Strip

September 24, 2021

Pittsburgh's Strip District is not only a fun place to shop for groceries and sample delicious foods. It's also a great place to find your morning cup of coffee.

The inside cover of the 1974-1975 NASH yearbook included this artistic interpretation of the school.

[Photo] It's Not Ugly... It's Brutalist

September 23, 2021

The inside cover of the 1974-1975 NASH yearbook included this artistic interpretation of the school.

The American nation, as polarized as it has grown politically, remains united at the core, though there are forces actively working to keep us from realizing it.

[Photo] 20 Years Ago

Michelle Hwang, Features Editor September 10, 2021

The American nation, as polarized as it has grown politically, remains united at the core, though there are forces actively working to keep us from realizing it.

AP classes have struggled to adhere to the College Board's schedule and give students adequate time to review.

[Photo] A Rush to the Finish

May 12, 2021

AP classes have struggled to adhere to the College Board's schedule and give students adequate time to review.

Students are now given the choice to take college entry exams due to test-optional colleges becoming more common.

[Photo] Optional test? Sign me up.

Waverly Younts, Staff Writer April 29, 2021

Students are now given the choice to take college entry exams due to test-optional colleges becoming more common.

"Chats for Change" aims to spark student-led discussions on various issues.

[Photo] Chats for Change

April 12, 2021

"Chats for Change" aims to spark student-led discussions on various issues.

Even though the pandemic is almost over, some people are still not wearing masks properly or at all.

[Photo] The Finish Line

April 14, 2021

Even though the pandemic is almost over, some people are still not wearing masks properly or at all.

As it resides at the highest point of the corner of the building facing the Ivy League schools of New England, the NASH Social Studies office will be renovated to welcome a new tenant, the AEC.

[Photo] For the Select Few

Kristen Kinzler, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2021

As it resides at the highest point of the corner of the building facing the Ivy League schools of New England, the NASH Social Studies office will be renovated to welcome a new tenant, the AEC.

Safety precautions in the cafeteria have necessitated additional changes to policies during the lunch periods.

[Photo] Dining at a Distance

Claire Majerac, Staff Writer March 16, 2021

Safety precautions in the cafeteria have necessitated additional changes to policies during the lunch periods.

Students were met with a blue screen last week following a Microsoft update that was pushed out to all district-issue laptops.

[Photo] Out of the Blue

March 15, 2021

Students were met with a blue screen last week following a Microsoft update that was pushed out to all district-issue laptops.

prom 2021

[Photo] Prom is On

March 19, 2021

Collin Miller and Miah Viscuso arrange treat bags for residents at Cumberland Crossing nursing home.

[Photo] A Vocational Valentine’s

Abby Pingpank, News Editor February 17, 2021

A surprisingly large number of NASH teachers graduated from NA.

[Photo] Familiar Faces

February 23, 2021

A surprisingly large number of NASH teachers graduated from NA.

Many seem to have let their guard down regarding COVID protocols, but school is not the time or place for that.

[Photo] A Question of Safety

Sally Cho, Staff Writer February 4, 2021

Many seem to have let their guard down regarding COVID protocols, but school is not the time or place for that.

MSU meetings strive to be a time of productive discussion among students.

[Photo] Cultural Calling

Christiaan Titus, Staff Writer January 22, 2021

MSU meetings strive to be a time of productive discussion among students.

The absence of in-person school can feel like an endless cycle of monotony.

[Photo] Finding Meaning in the Seemingly Meaningless

Maddie Harris, Staff Writer January 13, 2021

The absence of in-person school can feel like an endless cycle of monotony.

North Allegheny’s pressure for success leaves many students overworked and stressed.

[Photo] Education's Superiority Complex

January 11, 2021

North Allegheny’s pressure for success leaves many students overworked and stressed.

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[Photo] The Purpose-Driven Life

Evelyn Wiethorn, Staff Writer December 22, 2020

jamey empty gym

[Photo] Game Off?

December 16, 2020

English teacher Ms. Long begins a lesson on a remote day.  For Long and several other teachers, teaching in an empty classroom is not ideal, but it's better than teaching from home.

[Photo] Running on Empty

December 14, 2020

English teacher Ms. Long begins a lesson on a remote day. For Long and several other teachers, teaching in an empty classroom is not ideal, but it's better than teaching from home.

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[Photo] Good Talk: Mr. Tozier

Kennedy Stana, Staff Writer December 7, 2020

NASH was to return to hybrid instruction last Tuesday, but the district moved to full-remote hours before the school day began.

[Photo] The Ins and Outs of School This Month

Evelyn Wiethorn, Staff Writer December 4, 2020

NASH was to return to hybrid instruction last Tuesday, but the district moved to full-remote hours before the school day began.

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[Photo] Halfway Through

January 23, 2023

The NASH hallways are empty, but most other public areas are packed with people.

[Photo] The Outrageous Hypocrisy of School Closures

December 3, 2020

The NASH hallways are empty, but most other public areas are packed with people.

Student Council members participate in the Canned Food Drive.

[Photo] A Helping Hand

Kristen Kinzler, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2020

Student Council members participate in the Canned Food Drive.

North Allegheny is a well-recognized district that has accumulated many outside opinions.

[Photo] The View from Outside

November 19, 2020

North Allegheny is a well-recognized district that has accumulated many outside opinions.

Empty staircases at NASH remind students and staff that the pandemic is still overshadowing normal life.

[Photo] One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

November 16, 2020

Empty staircases at NASH remind students and staff that the pandemic is still overshadowing normal life.

The circular desk arrangement, common to the Socratic seminar, aims to provoke student discussion free of teacher intervention.

[Photo] Ready…Set…Talk

Alyssa Bruce, Copy Editor November 16, 2020

The circular desk arrangement, common to the Socratic seminar, aims to provoke student discussion free of teacher intervention.

With Halloween just around the corner, kids across the country are scrambling for new and fun costumes.

[Photo] 7 Inspired Costume Ideas

October 30, 2020

With Halloween just around the corner, kids across the country are scrambling for new and fun costumes.

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[Photo] The Big Ask

October 26, 2020

"Even though I'm president, the work we do isn't possible without Almira Kusuma, Chris Rudolph, and Clair Woods, the other officers of NAHS," Nguyen said.

[Photo] Paved in Pigment

Julia Poppa, Photography Editor October 27, 2020

"Even though I'm president, the work we do isn't possible without Almira Kusuma, Chris Rudolph, and Clair Woods, the other officers of NAHS," Nguyen said.

Just weeks after the widely anticipated return to full-time instruction, NASH will once again enter a hybrid model.

[Photo] Screened In

October 20, 2020

Just weeks after the widely anticipated return to full-time instruction, NASH will once again enter a hybrid model.

Political signs have been taking over the streets of North Allegheny in preparation for next month's election.

[Photo] Do Political Yard Signs Work?

October 8, 2020

Political signs have been taking over the streets of North Allegheny in preparation for next month's election.

North Allegheny's Dining Services Program and cafeteria staff are working hard to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students.

[Photo] A Whole New Meal Plan

October 9, 2020

North Allegheny's Dining Services Program and cafeteria staff are working hard to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students.

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[Photo] Field Vision

October 5, 2020

When students are in different environments, the disparity between in-person and online tests becomes an even more troubling issue.

[Photo] "A" for Effort

September 25, 2020

When students are in different environments, the disparity between in-person and online tests becomes an even more troubling issue.

Given how many germs and bacteria lie in school bathrooms, the now-abandoned clipboard pass may have been the most unsanitary object in all of Wexford.

[Photo] Passive About Pathogens

September 17, 2020

Given how many germs and bacteria lie in school bathrooms, the now-abandoned clipboard pass may have been the most unsanitary object in all of Wexford.

This year, disinfectant and hand sanitizer rank alongside coffee and computers as back-to-school essentials.

[Photo] Preparing for Anything

Kristen Kinzler, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2020

This year, disinfectant and hand sanitizer rank alongside coffee and computers as back-to-school essentials.

A staple of the community, Monte Cello's remains in business, thanks to its curbside pickup program.

[Photo] Empty Restaurant, Full Stomachs

Reese Marsalis, Staff Writer April 22, 2020

A staple of the community, Monte Cello's remains in business, thanks to its curbside pickup program.

The new era of remote learning will likely reveal how much homework is truly helpful.

[Photo] The Homework Sweet Spot

Natalie Mudd, Staff Writer March 24, 2020

The new era of remote learning will likely reveal how much homework is truly helpful.

It is our duty to make sure that, whatever happens, it does not define our senior year.

[Photo] A Statement to Our Seniors

Jaime Martinez, Senior Class President March 19, 2020

It is our duty to make sure that, whatever happens, it does not define our senior year.

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, nearly all activity on the NASH campus -- before, during, and after school hours, weekends included -- has ceased until further notice.

[Photo] On Living in a Pandemic

Kristen Kinzler, Junior Class Editor March 16, 2020

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, nearly all activity on the NASH campus -- before, during, and after school hours, weekends included -- has ceased until further notice.

Today marks the end of the struggle for AP Calculus students.  The 14-day integral packet assignment is due.

[Photo] On Assignment

February 27, 2020

Today marks the end of the struggle for AP Calculus students. The 14-day integral packet assignment is due.

Scholarship application

[Photo] Scholarship Stress

Hannah Ledrick, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Oftentimes, a student's genuine love for learning is stuck under suffocating workloads.

[Photo] No Time, No Energy

January 21, 2020

Oftentimes, a student's genuine love for learning is stuck under suffocating workloads.

Business teacher Mr. Langue introduces his students to the Troutwood investment team just before the group turned on the cameras and microphones to record a podcast in the library.

[Photo] All Ears

January 8, 2020

Business teacher Mr. Langue introduces his students to the Troutwood investment team just before the group turned on the cameras and microphones to record a podcast in the library.

Overcoming shame can create a new sense of appreciation, especially around Thanksgiving.

[Photo] Defining Home

November 26, 2019

Overcoming shame can create a new sense of appreciation, especially around Thanksgiving.

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