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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

The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar

Ella Backauskas

Ella Backauskas, Reporter

Ella Backauskas is a Junior at NASH. She is a powerlifter, goalie and field player for the NA Field Hockey team, and North Pitt United Rugby player. She is a passionate singer/songwriter, guitarist, violinist, and pianist. She is an aspiring special effects makeup artist, and loves music and to write. She loves watching Ru Paul’s Drag Race and ANTM, and is a piercing lover with 27 of her own.

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The Startling Misconceptions of a Feminist

The Startling Misconceptions of a Feminist

Ella Backauskas, Reporter May 23, 2019

What comes to your mind when you think of a feminist. What do you picture? A woman in baggy clothes, unshaven legs, with short hair? A powerful CEO in a pantsuit and loafers? What about an average looking...

Practice for Prom

Practice for Prom

Ella Backauskas, Reporter March 25, 2019

Though May 4th, the date of the 2019 Prom, seems in the distant future, the scene in the cafeteria earlier this month suggested otherwise.  Prom Fest, the annual showcase of local vendors, had arrived,...

It's not at all uncommon for students to willfully violate the school rule against VPN usage when they need access to information for classes.

VPN-emy

Ella Backauskas, Reporter March 8, 2019

People generally follow the rules. We stop at stop signs. We don’t walk out of stores without paying. We stay in class until the bell rings.  And there’s a good reason. Following the rules prevents...

The reason that most people struggle with eating disorders for so long before they’re discovered is that the symptoms are often hidden to others.

“Just Eat”

Ella Backauskas, Reporter January 28, 2019

I want to preface this article by saying that it was extremely difficult to write -- not because of complexity or the amount of quotes I had to get or the amount of time I put into writing it, but because...

Rants and Raves: Ripped Jeans Edition

Rants and Raves: Ripped Jeans Edition

Ella Backauskas, Reporter January 8, 2019

RANTS Expensive. For some crazy reason, people at popular clothing stores have to pay more money for less fabric. I find this infuriating. At Forever 21, a normal, non-ripped pair of jeans is anywhere...

We need to have sympathy and empathy. Not apathy.

Don’t Let It Settle

Ella Backauskas, Reporter December 11, 2018

The problem with society is this: something bad happens, we cry, we mourn, we post on Instagram about how bad it was, and then in two weeks we totally forget about it. The world is like one of those...

Pencil Face Makeup!

Pencil Face Makeup!

Ella Backauskas, Reporter October 31, 2018

It's that time of year again when things are getting spooky. Costumes, candy, clowns, it's all about to get crazy this evening. If you don't have any ideas for a costume yet, have a costume but feel like...

The Strongest Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Ella Backauskas, Reporter October 2, 2018

Powerlifting–the very name invokes senses of strength and, naturally, power. When people hear powerlifting, they think bicep curls, the clean and jerk, snatch, and bench press. Only one of these lifts,...

The Power of Music and Education

The Power of Music and Education

Ella Backauskas, Reporter September 11, 2018

Whether you listen to music while you're studying or not, everyone can agree that music is extremely impactful. It can dictate the type of day you're having, good or bad, and can drastically change your...

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