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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

Melina Tripoli

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer

Melina is a senior at NASH and is a majorette for the North Allegheny marching band. In her free time she loves to read, write, draw, and watch way too much Netflix.

All content by Melina Tripoli
A Review of "Hollywood"

A Review of “Hollywood”

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer June 4, 2020

One of Netflix’s newest original series is a show called Hollywood. In this show, we are taken back in time to 1947, post-World War II Hollywood. All the men are coming home from war and many are trying...

Ms. Posteraro

Ms. Posteraro

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer June 1, 2020

How long have you worked at NA? 16 years What was your role in the district? I began my career as a job coach, taking the special needs children out to worksites in the community. Recently, I have...

Reopening America

Reopening America

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer April 27, 2020

On Thursday, April 16, President Trump announced the recent plans he and the Coronavirus Task Force have put together in order to start reopening states. The guideline includes three phases that states...

Boomers: You Aren't Alone

Boomers: You Aren’t Alone

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer April 5, 2020

The past month has been crazy. Honestly, 2020 so far has been full of many unexpected events. But the month of March, which witnessed a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., causes people worry....

Book Review: All the Bright Places

Book Review: All the Bright Places

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer March 25, 2020

Violet Markey is counting down the days until graduation when she can finally leave her small town in Indiana. The grief of losing her sister still haunts her. Theodore Finch is trying to stay awake....

A Review of "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You"

A Review of “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

The movie sequel we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived after a year and a half. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You was finally released on Wednesday, February 12. It is the sequel to the...

Year-Round Schooling Deserves Reconsideration

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

The year-round schedule is an alternative to the traditional school calendar. Just the way it sounds -- students attend school for the entire year, typically consisting of full nine weeks (45 days) and...

Reading 101

Reading 101

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Whenever you see the humongous stacks of books lined up on the front table in English class, you know what day it is. It’s the day when your teacher is handing out the next reading assignment. Now, almost...

2020 Movies and Predictions

2020 Movies and Predictions

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer January 22, 2020

It's the start of 2020. The start of a new year, a new decade, and the start of new movies being released. There are so many new films set to release throughout this year, some have already released...

Out with the Old and in with the New

Out with the Old and in with the New

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

For the past two weeks, gym classes have been unable to go down to the Baierl Center and enjoy the rock climbing unit. The reason why students could not, and still cannot, go down was because the stadium...

Generation Z and Proud

Generation Z and Proud

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer December 6, 2019

Entitled.  Overly sensitive.  Simple-minded zombies glued to our phones. There are so many stereotypes about Generation Z that you'd think you would know who we are without ever talking to us. Let’s...

A To Die for Murder Comedy

A To Die for Murder Comedy

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

On November 12, I had the opportunity to see The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 in the NASH auditorium and let me just say, the cast and crew did not disappoint.  We dive right into the story with...

Trick-Or-Treating Postponed

Trick-Or-Treating Postponed

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

It’s that time of year again. All the handmade costumes and store-bought ones are being paraded around the neighborhoods. Giant bags of candy are opened and poured into spooky-looking bowls. There are...

Putting Teen Classics to the Test

Putting Teen Classics to the Test

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

Over the course of my time in high school, I have heard from other teenagers, adults, teachers, and even websites that certain high school movies are must-sees. I decided to put three of these movies to...

The Evolution of Barbie

The Evolution of Barbie

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

I don’t know about you, but I grew up playing with dolls. Whether it was with my millions of Barbie dolls or my Bratz dolls, I could play with them in my room for hours. I had dolls that were princesses...

One of the most beloved shows from the 90s has not lost its appeal.

There for You

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

For the past 15 years, we’ve all been wondering what happened after Rachel got off the plane. How are Monica and Chandler’s newborn twins doing at the age of 15? Did Phoebe and Mike ever start that...

Good Talk: Mrs. Swan

Good Talk: Mrs. Swan

Melina Tripoli, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

After six years at East Allegheny School District, Mrs. Swan moves north to take charge of the Painting and Drawing classes.   Have you noticed any differences between NASH and the last school...

The Summer Before Senior Year

The Summer Before Senior Year

Melina Tripoli, Reporter May 29, 2019

With less than a week left of junior year, the thought of senior year is now looming. It will soon be a year of critical decisions, and I have never been more freaked out about my future.  If you’re...

Good Talk: Mrs. Hawbaker

Good Talk: Mrs. Hawbaker

Melina Tripoli, Reporter May 20, 2019

Was being an art teacher something you’ve always wanted to do? Art is all I've ever done, but when I was in high school, being an art teacher wasn't my first choice. Being a famous artist was. What...

All other photos and captions by junior Sarah Foody

Look at This!

Melina Tripoli, Reporter May 13, 2019

Makeup Trends at North Allegheny

Makeup Trends at North Allegheny

Melina Tripoli, Reporter April 24, 2019

There are many different trends in the makeup world. Some are newer and some carry timeless trends. But today, I'm here to highlight the different trends found in the very halls of North Allegheny.   The...

Carnegie International

Carnegie International

Melina Tripoli, Reporter March 28, 2019

On October 13, 2018 the Carnegie Museum of Art held the 57th edition of the Carnegie International opened. Sadly, the exhibit, featuring artworks from 32 different artists and one independent exhibition...

Underrated Music Playlist

Underrated Music Playlist

Melina Tripoli, Reporter March 20, 2019

Enjoy the list of 17 underrated songs... 1."Temporary Love" by Ben Platt - Ben Platt’s songs coming off Broadway are amazing and tell such a beautiful story with each and every song. 2. "Diamonds...

From Stage to Paper

From Stage to Paper

Melina Tripoli, Reporter February 28, 2019

Today is going to be a good day and here's why -- we are talking about the book that hasn't disappeared from people's minds. *Spoiler alert* Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich is also written by Steven...

The Case for Cosmetics

The Case for Cosmetics

Melina Tripoli, Reporter February 6, 2019

Makeup is something you see often. Go to the mall and you see the store Sephora or Ulta. Go into Target and Walmart there are the cosmetic sections that have endless aisles filled with brands of foundation...

Book Review

[Photo] The Truth about One of Us is Lying

Rachel Morrell, Junior Co-Editor January 17, 2019

8 Tips to Help Manage Stress

8 Tips to Help Manage Stress

Melina Tripoli, Reporter January 15, 2019

With the end of the first semester coming to a close and the third nine-weeks approaching, it's hard for juniors to not feel stressed -- specially when the stress of school couples with homework, sports,...

Top 10 Movies of 2018

Top 10 Movies of 2018

Melina Tripoli, Reporter December 17, 2018

Movies. We all love them and enjoy either re-watching them over and over again or ripping them apart. There have been so many new movies coming out this year that I can honestly say I forgot some of these...

Twirling Through Life

Twirling Through Life

Melina Tripoli, Reporter December 5, 2018

What’s a majorette? What do you do with the baton? Oh, so you lead the band, right? Are those knives you twirl sharp? What do you even do with a metal stick? Those are just some of the questions I...

CW Show Reviews

CW Show Reviews

Melina Tripoli and Rachel Morrell November 14, 2018

Over the past couple of weeks, the CW, a popular television network, has released multiple season and series premieres. Many students at NASH are excited about new episodes of The Flash, Supergirl, Riverdale,...

Graphic by Melina Tripoli

All About the PSAT

Melina Tripoli, Reporter October 4, 2018

It’s that time of year again; the PSAT test is here and the Pre-ACT is coming up. Every junior is in line, signing up for the chance to take the practice test before it is time for the real thing. Depending...

RIP, Mac Miller

RIP, Mac Miller

Melina Tripoli, Reporter September 12, 2018

It was just a normal Friday night. I was talking to some friends, until I heard one of them say it: Mac Miller is dead. He was found dead in his Los Angeles home. This came to a shock -- not just to...

The Boys or The Booth?

The Boys or The Booth?

Melina Tripoli, Reporter September 9, 2018

*Spoilers Ahead* The freedom of summer may feel like a distant memory, but the TV shows and movies we caught up on still have a firm hold.  In particular, two Netflix original movies have had seemingly...

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