As I was sitting in the passenger seat of my mom’s car, mask in hand, preparing myself for another dreaded trip to Giant Eagle, my stream of thought was interrupted by a particularly odd radio interview....

If you have ever attended a North Allegheny football game -- or any North Allegheny sporting event for that matter -- you’ve probably seen Emma McWilliams. Emma is the cheerleader who looks to be running...

Movie remakes and sequels are a critical and important part of cinematic history. Not only can they make viewers more appreciative of the original movie, but they also can prove that some movies defy replication...

How old were you when you started hiking? It was August, right before ninth grade. I was 16. Did you love hiking from the beginning, or was it more of a learned love? I enjoyed the first couple of...

First semester seniors live and breathe college applications. Since freshman year, students have been groomed to apply to college. Take the SAT and the ACT and then you take them again, so your college...

We said goodbye to NASH’s former principal, Dr. Kreider, at the end of last month.  But next week we'll welcome NASH’s first-ever female principal, Ms. Natasha Dirda. On January 27th, the North Allegheny...

When I was six, “adult” looked like someone tall. At twelve, “adult” looked like my sister and her friends listening to cool music in her room, which of course was Britney Spears and NSYNC. And...

The King is an excellently blended drama, concocted partly of Shakespeare's Henriad plays and partly of a dramatized history. The intriguing film by Australian director David Michôd made a debut on Netflix...

Water bottles are an essential part of every student's life, whether they are super active or not. Everyone drinks water, so the need to purchase a water bottle will arise at some point in their life....

1. Constellation Espresso Bar & Fine Coffees Constellation is an upscale coffee shop located in lower Lawrenceville, established in 2013. This boutique coffee shop offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere,...

Rants Black Friday For people who struggle with anxiety, Black Friday is a nightmare waiting to happen -- especially in department stores where hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people assemble at the...

The annual North Allegheny Foundation Trick or Trot Race took place last Saturday.  An event that was originally designed to raise money for the foundation, which awards student scholarships and staff...

Contrary to popular belief, Joker is not just for people who read comic books or watch the DCEU. If you have no prior knowledge about any of the Batman comics, you can still fully understand and enjoy...

Imagine this… surfing in Bora Bora on Monday and by the time Thursday comes around you’re skydiving in Jamaica. School is a distant memory to you, and somehow money is never a hindrance. You are living...

It's no secret that most high-school students are stressed and overwhelmed. Here at NASH, there are few options to deal with anxiety and stress.  Students can always sign up for an appointment to meet...

Typically, teenagers who are among the same generation have a uniquely particular bond. It makes sense because when a like group of children are simultaneously growing up in the same world, they watch...

In the state of Alabama, the “Human Life Protection Act” was recently signed in order to ban nearly all abortions in state with no exception for rape or incest. The bill also states that any doctor...

Last Friday during the day in the NASH cafeteria, nothing seemed especially out of the ordinary. A dance was to be held later that night, and students decorated the space accordingly. But Friday night...

Take a close-up tour of some of the most alluring blooms in Phipps Conservatory this season.

Trotting through the halls and skirting through the parking lot, you will notice a select group of students who embrace hobbies associated with negative stigmas. These unique students can be identified...

The Pittsburgh Music Educators Association (PMEA), originally named Pennsylvania Bandmasters Association, is an organization that is dedicated to promoting music development throughout the state of Pennsylvania....

RANTS The tall tables surrounding the cafeteria act as the Checkpoint Charlie of NASH -- a zone where anything is fair game, and you need to watch your back ... or should I say the back of your chair....

North Allegheny takes pride in the countless donation drives, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities throughout each school year. Each money-raising opportunity started with a person who wanted to help....

Many people misunderstand the word feminism and assume everyone who is a feminist believes women are superior to men. Unfortunately, this common confusion contributes to the underwhelming amount of people...

NATE: A great arms has been summoned by feminists and social justice advocates around the world in recent years through movements such as #MeToo and Time's Up. Virtual instruments, like social media, play...

There was a time when retouching a photo required a whole lot of tools – a steady hand, a sharp eye, pastes, rulers, brushes, rubber rollers, rubber cement, and a plethora of paint shades.  Experts...

North Allegheny’s second annual cabaret is drawing near -- Saturday, October 27th to be exact. Partnered with the NACPA (North Allegheny Choir Patrons Association), Choral Director Mr. Schmiech and dozens...

Troye Sivan, an Australian singer/actor, started out singing covers on Youtube, and he dropped his second album, Bloom, on August 31st. The Australian singer released his debut album, Wild, in 2015. Bloom...

DISCLAIMER: The following article may be triggering to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing a mental illness. If you do not feel comfortable telling your guardian about your self-harm,...

Ladies, listen up! You need to read this article, think deeply about it, hopefully agree with it, and share it with all the men, or shall I say boys, in your life . . . You may have heard about the...