On October 7th, 2023, a horrific terrorist attack in the Middle East made ripples that spread worldwide, shaking the political climates of many major nations. Nearly seven months later, tensions peaked...

A five-year legal battle has finally culminated in a rather anticlimactic ending. But despite the mocest conclusion to such a saga, a formerly revered retro gamer desperately and hopelessly still scrounges...

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, the rising juniors and seniors await an entirely new set of courses for the upcoming year. However, for those who sought the most rigorous courses, they can...

For years, laptops have been synonymous with NA students’ high school experiences. However, starting in the 2024-2025 school year, NASH officials will implement a “screen-free week” during one week...

It is no secret that America’s current political climate is more tense and polarized than it has been in a long time. Such polarization puts the spotlight on political debate, with many people flocking...

One year has passed since the North Allegheny Speech and Debate Team went through its most stressful and volatile period in decades. After the sudden resignation of the former head coach, uncertainty loomed...

On January 9th, 2024, one of YouTube’s largest content creators, spanning nearly 40 million subscribers across four channels, announced his retirement from Internet content creation. Following this announcement,...

A flag is one of the most defining aspects of a nation or autonomous region. But which flags truly shine above all the rest? It’s high time someone weighs in with a ranking of all the major flags of...

My father once told me, “Physics and mathematics are the only legitimate branches of science. There’s too much uncertainty and there are too many exceptions when it comes to biology, chemistry, and...

November 1st, the traditional deadline for early-decision and early-action college applications, marks the end of the first major wave of the months-long application process, and for many in the Class...

Editors' Note: Although the following review concerns a work of PG-13 fiction, some content may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive readers. On August 8, 2014, indie game developer Scott Cawthon...

It’s July 4th, 2004. Steve Wiebe has just become the first known human to score over 1,000,000 points on the classic arcade game, Donkey Kong. However, Wiebe's score was rejected over a discrepancy behind...

Introduction With the rapid progression of AI in modern society, people are harkening back to the age-old question--will humans ever be able to catch up with the machines? However, what many don’t...

In today’s shaky political climate, one issue lingers in the air. A stigma has been unjustly silencing Americans for generations, stripping them of a fundamental human birthright. It’s time that society...

NASH students were met with quite the change two days ago, the start of the 2023-2024 school year. A previous application that many had used for the entirety of their years of education, Tyler SIS, was...

People at NASH (and by extension, NA as a whole) certainly have a lot to say, so what would happen if they were put on the spot? That is exactly what The Uproar is seeking to find out. The Uproar interviewed...

As any true American will know, pointing fingers and blaming the first person associated with a disaster is much easier than doing extensive research on a situation before forming an opinion. But what...

As time goes on, the reputation and popularity of a celebrity can waver between the highs and lows. But very rarely can someone’s image plummet to such an extreme level that they actually end up worse...

On March 20th, 2023, NASH students were greeted by an unexpected guest during their lunch periods--a mysterious armadillo from Texas Roadhouse. The story of this intriguing guest was shrouded in mystery,...

AP Language and Composition is arguably one of the most challenging courses at NASH, and a staple occurrence for each quarter has been a list of 20 vocabulary words, ultimately leading to a high-stakes...

This is an opinion on opinions--they just don’t work in America. It’s one side or the other, and those who dare to compromise just can’t seem to gain traction. Somehow, some way, the very same nation...

For years, speedrunning remained as a relatively niche form of competitive gaming that has been largely cut off from mainstream media. However, on January 6th, 2023, Good Deed Entertainment released Running...

The Speech and Debate Team is one of North Allegheny’s longest running and most prestigious clubs, and with it comes an expansive list of successes and awards spanning over 50 years.  The exact...

Despite being released over four years ago, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) has become one of the most widely competitive video games of all time. Now, thanks to the effort of a single junior, the competition...

Each national anthem across the world is unique in its own right, but a personal favorite, as previously ranked, is the anthem of Russia. However, the glorious, patriotic tune that the world hears today...

Division, tension, and conflict seem like certainties in 21st century America. But with a new year underway, a question must be raised: is the path of animosity the only way? Or perhaps it’s about time...

TikTok: it’s a thing now. Just a little thing, nothing more. Clearly, that’s an understatement. The app has garnered a cult following ever since the beginning of the pandemic, but the truth is,...

A universal truth of competition is the inevitability of cheating. Usually, any infringement against the rules of a contest can be swiftly swept away. However, when the person who is accused has a starring...

AP Exam early-bird registration has come to a close. Although unregistered students still have time to register, most students have made their final decisions. At the very least, there seems to be a...

The homecoming dance: one of the most iconic and hyped-up events in a student’s high school experience. Many students spend the weeks beforehand preparing anxiously for the dance, as it plays an absolutely...

On December 5th, 2018, YouTube content creator, Luke Lerdwichagul--better known as SMG4--released a trailer for an animation series, Meta Runner. This was a major diversion from his usual content: Super...

On August 30th, 2022, Mikhail Gorbachev--the final leader of the Soviet Union--passed away. His role on the international stage left an enormous impact on both the politics and people of the world. But...

On August 25th, tragedy struck in fourth period of Mrs. Failla’s AP Psychology course. Freddy--a porcelain phrenology model of the human cranium--was killed. Freddy--who was named by Failla herself--was...