Dear try-hards, gunners, passionate people, my dedicated Debbies, You have my whole heart. But at times, your tendency to go beyond the mean invites snickers and snide comments. Whether you are...

Spring is here, arriving with some much-needed color in Pittsburgh’s grayscale environment, allergy season, and a load of fresh beginnings–many in the form of decisions about the future.  It is...

In 1997, Thailand’s economy devalued its currency – the baht – from the U.S. dollar,  throwing it into deep financial trouble. The state of crisis spread in South Asian countries, such as Indonesia...

Facelift, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, hair transplant, Brazilian butt lift, lip augmentation, breast reduction, Botox injection, and laser skin treatment--These are among the cosmetic plastic surgery procedures...

Tucked in a corner of the school is a room lined with shelves of canned and instant foods, clothes, deodorant, soap, female hygiene products, even dresses for school dances. The room is stocked with careful...

Editor's note: The names of some students quoted in this article have been changed at their request to protect their privacy. Two friends meet in the middle of the FCCLA hallway. They greet each other,...

At 12:15 pm on Thursday, December 23rd, students finished up their work for the day and scattered throughout the school to attend their respective Winter Wellness sessions. From gingerbread-house-making...

At 8:15 AM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, North Allegheny Senior High School sees a second wave of morning drop-offs. This time, the students who say goodbye to their parents and scamper into...

Ever heard of the Bluegrass Club?  Anime Club?  Sushi Club? No?  You're not alone.  Those one-time clubs are, alas, no more. At North Allegheny Senior High School, a few key names come to mind...

It’s 7 PM on a Monday night. Outside of NASH, the stillness of the parking lot stands in stark contrast to the frenzied mayhem that took place just five hours prior. However, in the midst of the mostly...

Few topics unite and tear policymakers apart like the topic of charter schools.  Staunch advocates and opponents of charter schools exist across party lines. Former President Trump and his appointed...

Since its premiere on September 17th, Squid Games has reached number one in 91 of the countries Netflix is available in. Now, it is Netflix’s most-watched original TV show with over 111 million views...

Sit in one of NASH’s auditorium chairs and there’s a chance that your elbow will meet cold black metal instead of the classic polished wood of the armrest. Looking around the rest of the auditorium,...

Approximately a decade years ago, students, parents, and educators realized how quickly the world was changing. Silicon Valley was on the rise, innovation was king, and schools grew conscious of the way...

Besides the ongoing global pandemic, the summer of 2021 was different from previous summers in that natural disasters dominated the news. There were flash floods in Germany and Belgium, wildfires throughout...

Last September, students and faculty alike walked into NASH with little idea on what the coming school year would bring. There were periods of isolation and confusion, of rapid change, and towards the...

By 6:45 pm last Friday, Newman Stadium was populated by tattoo booths, outrageous balloon hats, badminton nets, and a horde of Hawaiian shirts. No, some superior being had not transported an entire carnival...

It's Teacher Appreciation Week across the U.S., as it is this time in May each year.  But what ails the profession needs a cure much stronger than a week of gratitude. The backbone of a successful...

Dear Society, It’s time we take teenage girls seriously. It often seems as if the teenage girls’ touch leaves a residue of frivolity and insignificance behind. Anything we like is deemed as either...

Stem and Buds:  https://www.stemandbuds.org/   Song:  Monday by Free Arlo   And None Were Violent by Gloria Wang              

North Allegheny’s IT staff are no strangers to heavy workloads. Every week, the department deals with troublesome situations, which may include cyber bullying alerts, a self-harm warning, or even a sexual...

In a discussion that went more than an hour over the pre-decided end time, 23 female students, teachers, and administrative staff opened up and revealed the extent to which the women and girls of North...

Minari, also known as water dropwort, is a slightly soapy scented herb that grows in small bodies of freshwater and can often be found in many East Asian households, mine included. It is also the name...

Books have long provided readers with the escape they need from their troublesome realities. And in the midst of a global pandemic, it's safe to say that our realities right now may be troubling. But...

In 7th grade, my history teacher told the class about a time she found blocks of frozen money buried deep in her grandmother’s fridge. Her grandmother, who grew up during the Great Depression, had a...

Seniors have arrived at the time of year when college essays have been finalized and applications have been submitted. All that remains is the uneasy waiting period before emails arrive and final decisions...

Of the top 10 books checked out from the NASH Library so far this year (see graphic below), one in particular jumped out at me. Every so often, you come across a novel that is clearly written beyond...

Physical education teacher Mr. Frank Cremonese first came to North Allegheny as a student teacher in 2007. After seeing the strength of the physical education department, he had “always wanted to get...

Most kids in America grow up with fictional narratives like "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," and "Jack and the Giant Beanstalk." I grew up with those stories, too, but I also received one extra: an adventurous...

I write this article because I am afraid that tomorrow basic rights will be taken away from the American people.  On November 10th, the Supreme Court will hear eight hours of oral debate over the Affordable...

In pre-pandemic times, the tri-weekly practices of the North Allegheny Speech and Debate Team brought the building’s third floor to life in the after-school hours. Halls filled with the sound of debaters...

After news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death reached the ears of the American public, the country has been on its toes, impatiently waiting to see whom President Trump would choose to fill the vacancy left...

We are now sitting in the eighth month of the coronavirus pandemic, and slowly but surely, the world is beginning to recover. Some of the earlier hit countries, such as China and Japan, are entering the...