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

Miller Orris

Miller Orris, Staff Writer

Miller Orris is a Senior at NASH. He loves writing about his interests and introducing people to new ideas through writing, as well as music.

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Indiana Jones Premiers Once Again!

Indiana Jones Premiers Once Again!

Miller Orris, Staff Writer June 1, 2023

When Raiders of the Lost Ark came out in 1981, it captivated audiences with its fast-paced adventure and likable main character. Spielberg had crafted a beautifully trilogy of films by 1989 when the third...

The Pittsburgh Pipers lineup upon winning the ABA inaugural championship.

Pittsburgh’s Long-Lost Pro Basketball Team

Miller Orris, Staff Writer May 17, 2023

In 1976, the National Basketball Association (NBA) merged with the American Basketball Association (ABA). The ABA ceased to exist as a result of the acquisition.  The NBA acquired four out of the six...

Frank Ocean Continues to Innovate, Even Live

Frank Ocean Continues to Innovate, Even Live

Miller Orris, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

Mysterious as an artist can be, six years after his last performance, Frank Ocean headlined Coachella on Sunday, April 16th. The widely anticipated set brought unprecedented hype. Not only has Frank not...

NASH senior Grant McKissock anticipates a fine meal at Chinatown Inn.

A Pittsburgh Chinatown Relic

Miller Orris, Staff Writer April 9, 2023

An established Pittsburgh institution, Chinatown Inn has served its customers from downtown on Third Avenue since 1943. In the early 1900’s, the Chinese immigrant community of Pittsburgh settled in...

The Importance of Scheduling Electives

The Importance of Scheduling Electives

Miller Orris, Staff Writer April 9, 2023

For the Class of 2024, junior year is nearing its end.  Here's some advice from a senior. Going into your senior year, try to take advantage of what NASH has to offer. If you can fit electives into your...

A Review of Cracker Island

A Review of Cracker Island

Miller Orris, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have always run a tight ship when it comes to Gorillaz releases.  The visuals and music are normally very interwoven, giving the virtual band life, and bringing different...

A Recap of the Grammys

A Recap of the Grammy’s

Miller Orris, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

The Grammy’s occurred this past Sunday inciting all of the conversation that comes with it every year.  The discourse normally starts with the nominees, which seem to never satisfy people’s hopes....

Actor Brendan Fraser made a bold and surprising return to the screen last year in The Whale.

Brendan Fraser’s Story

Miller Orris, Staff Writer February 5, 2023

Since 1992, Brendan Fraser has been a mainstay in Hollywood. His breakout hit, Encino Man (1992), saw the launch of his career into stardom. Last year, he made his return to the big screen in The Whale...

The Best Christmas Songs You May Not Have Heard

The Best Christmas Songs You May Not Have Heard

Miller Orris, Staff Writer December 23, 2022

10. Sufjan Stevens - Did I Make You Cry on Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)  Stevens depicts a fraught relationship in the midst of the Christmas season and the resulting fallout on Christmas...

Good Talk: Mr. Claus

Good Talk: Mr. Claus

Miller Orris, Staff Writer December 20, 2022

Do you prefer homemade cookies to store-bought ones?  You’d think homemade—you really would. But here’s the thing… homemade is a gamble; you got undercooked, overcooked, and everything...

This stone cabin overlooks the lake.

Hidden Landmarks of North Park

Miller Orris, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

North Park is filled with hidden oddities that provide the park with character. These places help enrich the history and mystique of the park, as many of them have been in the park since it was built by...

Senior Grant McKissock (right) is active in the mountain biking community on all fronts.

Mountain Bike Mentor

Miller Orris, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

NASH senior Grant McKissock practically lives in North Park. He takes advantage of the area's recreational opportunities to the fullest, whether it’s hiking the trails with his friends or paddle boarding...

The Government Center on Pittsburghs North Side features a carefully curated assortment of new and used LPs.

For the Record

Miller Orris, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

The Government Center sits conveniently on Pittsburgh’s East Street, mere blocks from the I-279 exit ramp to the North Side. The record store is handsomely outfitted with all of the newest music you...

Suburban life in America would have been unimaginable  a century ago.

On Mixed-Use Communities

Miller Orris, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

Most working adults would say their commute is the worst part of their day. The phenomenon raises a relevant question in the modern era: Why is it that we live so far from the places where we work? The...

Dirty Bird plays a sold-out show at Mi Sabor Cafe in New York City earlier this year..

For Those Who Have Fallen from Grace

Miller Orris, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

In the late 70’s, as disco music was on its way out, a nightclub on Chicago’s South Side helped usher in an entirely new sound for dance music. This became what we now know as house music, named after...

Bartholomew works on a song for Mr. Toziers AP Music class.

The Universal Language

Miller Orris, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

In a school where many students have a passion for music, Aidan Bartholomew's musical commitment is unusual. Having never taken an instrument lesson out of school before 9th grade, the NASH senior now...

iPhone 14 Pro

Apple Unveils iPhone 14 and 14 Pro

Miller Orris, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

Apple has unveiled their newest phones, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, at its recent “Far Out” event that took place last week at the company's campus in Cupertino, California.  Both of the new...

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