“I absolutely HATE online school. How do I make learning at home easier?” -du3dat3   Thanks to COVID-19, schools nationwide have been forced to close down and transition to online learning....

My story of balancing the demands of school work and a part-time job would, at any other point in recent history, hardly be unusual. It's quite common for high school seniors to join the workforce and...

As many news stations and media companies rush to inform the public regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the term “flattening the curve” has become very common. Despite its popularity, however, many people...

Matthew Morrell M.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also the Medical Director of Advanced...

“I am trying to find a college roommate, and so far I haven’t really liked anyone I’ve talked to. How can I find the best college roommate for me? What even is a good roommate?” -coll3g3b0und Dorms...

This past Presidents' Day, conservative gun rights activist Kaitlin Bennett made a surprise visit to Ohio University. Her intentions for the visit were to film a segment for her YouTube channel, but upon...

“My boyfriend broke up with me two weeks ago and our plans for Valentine’s Day were canceled. I’m sick and tired of seeing happy couples making romantic plans. How do I survive the holiday being...

North Allegheny’s music program is nationally recognized for its outstanding performances and talented musicians. On February 1st, 26 NA band and orchestra musicians represented the program at the Pennsylvania...

Ever since my freshman year, my biggest goal has been to graduate and attend college out of state. The idea of living away from home and starting a new, independent, chapter in my life excites me. I cannot...

“In my neighborhood, there is a fierce competition between the residents to see who can put up the most Christmas lights. What can I do to step up my game?” ~hollydayz4life  During the holiday...

Cheesy Christmas movies and novels are a staple of the holiday season. With Netflix and Hallmark rolling out holiday rom-coms almost weekly and libraries stocking their book shelves with enchanting wintery...

Just before the Thanksgiving break sent the student body home for rest and relaxation, nearly 100 NASH students took the meaning of the holiday to heart and headed to the gymnasium to give blood. Vitalant,...

“I am sick and tired of the same old recipes for my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Any suggestions on how I should spice it up this year?” ~ turk3ylvr   For most Thanksgiving dinners, a...

Recently, I overheard a conversation between some of my peers about a party. They talked about who showed up and what happened -- all the normal gab regarding high school parties. But then I was caught...

“As a 41 year old, Halloween is the only time where I can stock up on obnoxious amounts of candy and not be publicly shamed. Any tips for increasing my revenue this year?” ~Never2Old For centuries,...

Forgotten classroom policies are making a controversial comeback this school year, especially ones regarding hand sanitizer. In September, North Allegheny head administrators reminded staff that any alcohol-based...

Here's a riddle:  Which school club is the quietest and also the most communicative?  Hint: You could answer with your hands. The Sign Language Club met last Wednesday with the hope of filling another...

"I really like this girl, but I don't have a clue as to how I should ask her to Homecoming! What should I do?" ~ DesperateDate I totally understand. Homecoming can be crazy, and it's most stressful...

Why did you become a teacher?  I love to work with people and the fact that as a teacher you can design your day, your lessons, and how the kids learn and work to make sure everyone is learning. I...

With summer right around the bend, many students are looking for activities to occupy their newfound free time. This summer, the cinemas offer up a wonderful place of entertainment, with dozens of new...

By this point, everyone has heard about anti-vaxx movement through politics and the media. Despite passionate arguments from both sides and Twitter memes about "easily preventable diseases" and other jokes,...

In 2015, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, more commonly called “Mormons” or "the LDS Church," released a statement characterizing same-gender marriage by members as an “apostasy,"...

RANTS Now that the third 9 weeks are over, the wave of preparation for AP tests and finals has begun. Most teachers, if not already, have begun to discuss what the AP tests will be like and how to access...

We all have bad habits. From procrastination to constantly sleeping in late, the human population has always suffered from making habitual mistakes. After meaningful conversations with friends and a bit...

It’s 6:55 am. The wave of high school buses starts to pour in, drops dreary teenagers off at school, and then rushes away to pick up all the middle school kids, then elementary. This cycle repeats early...

Everyone knows of the basic rules and regulations regarding the possession and use of illegal substances on North Allegheny school property. Most of my peers whom I’ve talked to follow these rules and...

After hearing from a student in Contemporary Novels class that the book, One of Us is Lying, was phenomenal, I decided to put it to the test. Now I normally don’t reach for the mystery shelf at the library,...

It’s 10:45 PM, and you still have about 60 pages of assigned reading due for tomorrow. Do you sacrifice your sleep to read the assigned pages or use the common cop-out -- an online summary source? This...

11/8/2018: It’s opening night for our school’s fall play: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. All the actors and musicians are excited but a little bit tense. In my spot on the loft above the...

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,...

The school year has been in session for about five weeks now, and I have already heard many stressful conversations about someone’s GPA or how they did on their first graded assignment. Come on, people!...

RANTS Sam ~ Why are students no longer allowed to eat in places other than the cafeteria? I understand avoiding peanuts and tree nuts because of allergies, but an entire ban on food is just ridiculous!...