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

Alexis Franczyk

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer

Alexis Franczyk, a senior at NASH,  is excited to contribute to The Uproar for her second year. As an honors English student since she was in elementary school, Alexis has developed a strong passion for writing over the years. She plans to contribute articles that will capture you and multimedia that will intrigue you.

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You Bought What During Quarantine?!

You Bought What During Quarantine?!

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer June 4, 2020

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....

Cheerleading Through A Pandemic

Cheerleading Through A Pandemic

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer May 16, 2020

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...

Graphic by Alexis Franczyk

Top 5 Worst Movie Remakes

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

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...

Holy Grail Hiker

Holy Grail Hiker

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer March 30, 2020

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...

Financially Adrift

Financially Adrift

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

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...

A First (Female Principal) For NASH

A First (Female Principal) For NASH

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

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...

Almost Adulting

Almost Adulting

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer January 23, 2020

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...

A Review of The King

A Review of “The King”

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer January 17, 2020

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...

Buy or Bye: Water Bottle Edition

Buy or Bye: Water Bottle Edition

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

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....

Caffeine Quest

Caffeine Quest

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

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 & Raves: Holiday Edition

Rants & Raves: Holiday Edition

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

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...

Over 500 runners competed in the either the 5k or 1-mile 2019 Trick or Trot race last weekend.

Up Close: Trick or Trot 2019

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

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...

A Review of Joker

A Review of Joker

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

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...

The Luxurious Life of Influencers

The Luxurious Life of Influencers

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer October 24, 2019

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...

Katie the support dog resting after a morning full of unconditional love and comfort

To Serve, Protect, and Cuddle

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

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...

The 26th Amendment guarantees the right to vote for 18 year olds.  But does mere eligibility mean that young voters should cast their ballot?

To Vote or Not to Vote

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer October 2, 2019

Is there a significant cultural difference between this years juniors and seniors?  Some say yes and point to a generational divide.

The Great Divide

Alexis Franczyk, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

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...

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter May 23, 2019

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...

Marilin O’Brien dances the night away with her husband.

A Night to Remember

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter May 14, 2019

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...

Growth is uncomfortable because youve never been here before, youve never been this version of you. So give yourself a little grace and breathe through it. -Kristin Lohr

Time to Bloom

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter May 6, 2019

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

Improbable Love

Improbable Love

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter April 23, 2019

Horse Girls and Car Boys

Horse Girls and Car Boys

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter March 26, 2019

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...

NA Takes on PMEA

NA Takes on PMEA

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter March 24, 2019

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 and Raves

Rants and Raves

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter March 20, 2019

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....

If done correctly, donating can make a huge difference in the world and help people in need., but do your research first.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter February 6, 2019

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....

Sanjana Sinna, Vice-President of Girl Up, helps create posters for the Pittsburgh Womens March on January 19th.

On the March

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter January 17, 2019

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...

Have you ever wondered what your locker says about you? Well here you go . . . a personal guide to what your locker reveals about your personality. The good and the bad are about to come out, along with a flow of crumpled up papers.

It’s Time To Open Up

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter January 16, 2019

Depp Duels

Depp Duels

Alexis Franczyk and Nate Stetson January 8, 2019

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...

The magic of Facetune!

Plastic Surgery at the Swipe of a Finger

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter November 13, 2018

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...

Photo by Alexis Franczyk

Night at the Cabaret

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter October 23, 2018

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...

Photo By Alexis Franczyk

In Full Bloom

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter October 4, 2018

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...

Self-Harm and Help

Self-Harm and Help

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter September 24, 2018

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,...

Perhaps the main problem problem is that men have sexualized the female body, and now the stomach of a female is some kind of sexy secret that needs to be hidden from view.

Are My Fingers Sexy, Too?

Alexis Franczyk, Reporter September 4, 2018

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...

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