Currently ranking third in the WPIAL section 2-AAA, the Girls' Lacrosse Team is advancing their way through the playoffs. With an overall record of 15-3 and a victory Monday evening over Latrobe, the team...

By now, many are sick of hearing anything to do with COVID-19 or Coronavirus. However, getting back to life before COVID is not as simple as out of sight out of mind. Now, over a year into the pandemic,...

When they graduated from North Allegheny in 1987, Tom O’Day and Greg Rizzer never thought they would own a small business only a couple of miles from where they grew up. However, a little over 30 years...

College—the thought on so many seniors' minds. The years of hard work and preparation are starting to pay off, but now that we have gotten our acceptance letters, it's time to make a decision. However,...

Imagine having someone by your side since day one. The two of you have a bond closer than most, and many describe it as having a built-in best friend.  You're twins. The rate at which twins are born...

533,436. That is how many people have died, as of 6th period today, from COVID-19. However, that number is not the world death count; it is just how many people have succumbed to the virus in the United...

For most teachers at NASH, their own high school years are a distant memory. However, for a select few, they are reminded of their past every day.  English teacher Mrs. Omasits graduated North Allegheny...

It never hurts to be kind to others, especially during a health crisis, when giving back to the community is even more meaningful. That is exactly what NASH's Vocational Resource classes did this past...

Racing. Sometimes in life, everything seems to be a race. Whether it is a mental race, or something physically being participated in, there is one goal. To win.  Keeley Misutka is a senior at NASH...

From Good News to Titanic, the North Allegheny spring musical is known for its extraordinary performances at both the middle and high school levels. With the production's excellent reputation, audiences...

Ever since that dreadful day in March when the pandemic reached the United States, a vaccine has been the collective hope that practically all Americans have clung to. People have wanted a cure that would...

Grey’s Anatomy is one of the most popular and well-liked shows of the 21st century. Whether you watch it or not, you probably know somebody who does.  Many would probably say, on average, a show...

When I woke up on the morning of Friday, March 6th, 2020, it felt like a normal day. I went to school and was preparing for my musical performance later in the evening. It turned out to be a day that I...

To us, it may be all we have ever known. But to outsiders, North Allegheny (or "The U of NA," as some have called it) can take on a different meaning.  Mak Kirish, a senior at North Catholic, has noticed...

The last thing seniors want to do this college application season -- other than miss their deadlines, of course -- is to irritate the very teachers who they hope will write their recommendation letters. ...

What inspired you to be an English teacher? My high school English teacher, Dr. Mann. She was hands-down the best teacher I ever had.  She cared so deeply about her students and her classroom was always...

While we all know that remote learning poses difficulties on the educational side, the social aspects of our lives are also under strain as we continue to attend classes from home. But while we may not...

What inspired you to play field hockey? How old were you? I had tried many different sports but never fell in love with one. My neighbor used to play field hockey, and my parents suggested I try it....

When people talk about a trending Broadway musical, more often than not, the title Hamilton is heard. But as of July, fans of the musical need not be anywhere near a theater to take in the show.  It's...

The Class of 2020 had it hard.  No Project Water Dodgeball Tournament.  No TigerThon.  No Prom.  And no traditional graduation.  But after they received their diplomas, it appeared that a return to...

It is really difficult to be able to make friends,” said Megan Wilson, a freshman at Waynesburg University. “Everyone is wearing a mask and has to be socially distant. You can’t go into class and...

Jacob Pan is a freshman at Rice University in Houston, Texas. He was excited to start at the school of his dreams. That was until his college experience was turned completely remote for the fall semester....

“BYU requires that all students and staff wear masks in all buildings, classrooms, and on campus.” About 1,850 miles from home, Rachel Morrell is a freshman at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah....

"Within the first week of college, I noticed the striking differences and similarities with high school," said Jaime Martinez. Martinez is a freshman at John Hopkins University, which has 6,526 undergraduates. ...

"Wear a mask at all times unless you are in your dorm or hall," said Jackson Alexander. Alexander is a freshman attending Westminster College, which has about 1100-1200 undergraduate students.  Even...

March 13th, 2020, a day many of us will never forget. When the news came on the building PA that school would be canceled for two weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, we had no idea what would...

June 3rd-- National Running Day  Trapped in your house for too long? Go out and stretch your legs. Go for that long awaited job in your neighborhood or maybe even North Park!   June 4th--...

The situation we are dealing with these days is like no other. There has never been a time in any of our lives that has made us basically shut down everything that we do and stay home. These times can...

  May 2nd -- National Brothers and Sisters Day  The one day of the year that you should get along with your siblings. It is just for one day, so go out and do something fun with them. Or just...

NASH students take pride in the multitude of ways they give back to the community, but one service club, new to the school this year, figured out how to make charity taste good, too. The Baking Club...

April 1st --National Walking Day Since we are all stuck in quarantine with nothing to do, we might as well go on a walk. It is a great source of exercise and it gets you out of your house for some fresh...

Recently, you may have noticed that everything you have looked forward to, any appointments you had, even your work schedule, has been postponed or outright canceled. What started as a new virus in China...

March 1st-- National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day Starting off the month, we have National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. If you especially enjoy peanut butter cookies, candy, or just a plain ol' spoonful,...

A new type of app has taken over Snapchat stories in the last couple of months, and hardly in a positive way. It spent over two weeks on the Apple Top Ten Apps list and nine days in the top spot. Meet...

What is your favorite thing about being the Superintendent? I love seeing the amazing things the students are doing every day and knowing that we have all these people in the district really supporting...

February 1st: National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day - You already eat it for dessert, so why not eat it for breakfast as well? There are so many flavors you can eat and enjoy. Ice cream is one of the...

This year’s high school musical, Titanic, is well underway as the cast and pit have started rehearsals. Both the cast and pit include grades 9-12, each with a group of 70 strong. After last year's Good...

With a current record of 12-3 in Section 1-6A, the Girls' Basketball Team has earned its share of the spotlight in the NA athletics scene.   The 2015 addition of Head Coach Spencer Stefko has led to...

Let's face it. Phones and technology are a part of everyday life. Whether you send a friend a text, watch the news, or waste time on social media, all of this time could potentially add up to hours of...

January 4th: National Spaghetti Day   This is the day to gain all the carbs you can, stuff your face with tons and tons of noodle goodness, and drown your spaghetti in a whole bunch of sauce or cheese....

We are all well acquainted with Starbucks, but the topic of seasonal drinks usually begins and ends with the famous Pumpkin Spice latte. But, of course, there are many more interesting drinks to be savored...

Dec 1st: National Christmas Lights Day Get those Christmas lights out from storage today, and decorate everywhere you can to get into the holiday spirit. There are a bunch of different colored lights...

How long have you been teaching? Has all of your time teaching been at North Allegheny? 13 years.  Yes. What is your favorite thing about teaching chemistry?  The subject matter and my students! When...

November 1st: National Cook for Your Pets Day This is the day to cook a meal, not to treat your human friends but rather to treat your pets. Instead of feeding your pet the usual store-bought meal,...

The Cross-Country Team has been there before -- in fact, many times before.  The WPIAL Cross-Country Championship takes place this afternoon, and as usual the NA side has high expectations. "The fact...

School entails enough stress as it is, and the last thing students often want is to have their parents get too involved. For some students at NASH, though, that is not an option, as their parents are here...

October 1st -- National Homemade Cookie Day This month is starting off with a bang! Who would not want to bake cookies all day! If that sounds like you, October first is the day for you to celebrate....

Admit it -- the first thing you thought about when you received your schedule late last summer was whether any of your friends would be in your lunch period. But what you probably didn't expect was getting...