Each spring, NASH’s Choir, Orchestra, and Band programs put on seasonal shows to highlight their increased craftsmanship and incredible talent. This year was like any other, with each group pulling large...

At this point in the year, school has become somewhat of an agonizing chore for me. However, I continue to learn and grow tiny bits each and every day. As my hours left in these halls dwindle, it is in...

As seasons change and flowers begin to burst forth from the Pittsburgh ice, we found it fitting to bring to your attention some of our favorite spring tracks. Whether you prefer something common but interesting,...

I think I actually like being a procrastinator. I work well under pressure, even though my grades don’t always reflect that idea. I mean, I even used my procrastination skills to delay the writing of...

If you are anything like me, school dances may not be your thing. I've never been one to enjoy buying an overpriced dress, making a corny poster, and planning months in advance all for a night of random...

As the first semester here at NASH comes to a close, students embark on another round of new classes, teachers, and coursework effective January 23rd. While some are enjoying a lighter load and a schedule...

Pittsburgh is home to one of the most prominent and interesting art communities on the east coast. With citywide support as the backbone, Pittsburgh arts have flourished—from more formal museums and...

For a lot of students, the winter season can be a somewhat lengthy and dreary few months. While overplayed pop songs and various throwbacks populate radio stations, everyone is searching for something...

Most students spend the late night and early morning hours sleeping, studying, or at least trying to do either of those things. However, a select few, including myself, prefer to use our time popping popcorn,...

On the 27th of this past October, 11 innocent men and women were gunned down in an act of evil inside the Jewish synagogue where they worshiped. The world watched as Pittsburgh mourned for those lost in...

It's happened to all of us. At some point in time, we scroll through Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora and we realize we've overplayed everything in our library. We need new music. But where do we go...

With this year's first quarter now long gone, the pressure of the college admissions process begins to build for NASH seniors. The early decision deadline, November 1st, has now past, only intensifying...

Located just above the Wood Street T-Station Downtown, the Wood Street Galleries showcase an ever-changing array of exhibitions created by artists from all around the world. With a newfound, growing...

When I think of peer pressure and the various ways the term has come to my attention over the years, I think back to a small assembly that was held in the Franklin Elementary school cafeteria. An organization...

The Strip District is one of many cultural hotspots scattered throughout downtown Pittsburgh, frequented by both tourists and local residents alike. These history-rich streets once housed factories and...

Senior. The word itself carries the exhilarating feeling of accomplishment and finality, right? Wrong. To me, our status as seniors embodies not just a milestone in our lives but an idea far more difficult...

Years in Education I have been here at NASH for 18 years and I was at no other school before NASH. I went to college a bit later in life so I was more of a nontraditional student. Subject(s) Taught I...

Here at NASH, students are constantly working to improve our community and make a difference. This past week, select students and sponsoring teachers are banding together to help an underfunded preschool...

Both Amanda Lu and Rin Swann recently learned that they won the Gold Medal for the national Scholastic Art and Writing Contest, one of the country's highest honors for student writers.  Rin also won...

How long have you been playing guitar and writing original music? I started playing guitar about five years ago and I wrote my first song, “If I Could,” in the summer of 2016. Who are your musical...

Senior year has the potential to be whatever you choose, and as springtime begins to set in here in Wexford, the NASH Counseling team is hard at work on next year's schedule. For many juniors, this is...

Heard of Movember, Decembeard, or Manuary? Well, then you're probably familiar with NASH's Facial Hair February. This annual fundraiser gives both students and staff the opportunity to make a difference...

As the first semester comes to a close, GSA is making it their mission to provide NASH students with a welcoming, safe, and supportive escape within the building. The group has implemented a display on...

For the 11th and 12th graders of the building, it has only been a few years since we've had to sign out before a restroom visit. On December 6th, however, the student body learned that the old rule was...

  For most students, getting to school is not nearly as big of an issue as getting to class is. But the daily route to and from the NASH parking lot carries serious safety concerns. This year,...

RANTS Someone, please let me know why none of the hallway clocks work these days. I'm by no means the type of student to watch the clock all period or rely on the hallway digitals to get me from place...

Now nearing the halfway point of this first quarter, students have already begun to take their somewhat dreaded daytime dip into our gym classes’ pool unit. Although this formality is no surprise...

  As late September rolls on here at NASH, the annual Homecoming protocol is taking shape: ask dates, buy tickets, and finalize preparations for the weekend-long festivities. The face behind...

  Many know that you are a North Allegheny alumni. What is it like to teach at a school you once attended? I feel like a totally different person than I was when I was a student here. Although...

With every new school year comes an overwhelming mixture of new opportunity and perils to come, the first few days serving as a metaphorical, initial leap for students. Here at NASH, the opening week proved...