NASH is home to many aspiring artists, however few come close to exhibiting the unique perspective shared by 11th grade artist, Faith Nguyen. While young for her grade, her talents far exceed the status…

Think about your favorite books. Picture the main characters.

How many of those characters are anything other than white?

While things are improving across the board for representation in media,…

Living in America, one can’t help but notice the lack of representation — or outright misrepresentation — of minorities in the film and television industry. Despite the fact that America is known for…

In my old West Virginian hometown, it wasn’t uncommon to see Trump flags flying on the tailgates of trucks. Growing up in a deep red state, I was accustomed to most people assuming a similar political…

Over winter break, my family and I took a week-long trip to a destination few other Americans have visited: Cuba. We left early on December 29th and began our day-long journey to the country’s capital,…

The start of a new year, especially the beginning of a new decade, is often associated with feelings of hope, promise, and the chance to begin anew. But not everyone is in such a good mood this time around.

Just…

As clocks anxiously ticked toward midnight across the eastern seaboard of the United States, optimistically ushering in a new decade, Washington D.C.’s Newseum closed its doors for the final time. The…

I am not one of Harry Styles’s 25.7 million Instagram followers. I don’t ever plan to be, not because I hold a personal vendetta against One Direction, but simply because I have no interest. However,…

When I was in elementary school, I remember always dreaming of the day I would play a sport in high school. Back then, high school athletes seemed like mini-celebrities whom I could not wait to become….

Contrary to popular belief, today’s teenagers regularly advocate for change in social and economic systems as well as environmental policy. Yet still many of us are still living in ignorance — especially…

On December 13, 14, and 15, 7th and 8th graders from all three middle schools came together to put on Elf the Musical Jr. NASH tech students and teachers helped to make this performance great.

Two years…

Under certain circumstances, the holiday season can be joyous and beautiful. The snow falls silently on quiet streets lined with houses decorated in festive lighting. Fires heat the hearths of homes and…

This story was originally published on The Uproar on December 5, 2019.

I used to wonder why it was so hard for me to get out of bed, especially as the months grew colder and the days got shorter. I’ve never been a morning person, but even in the summer and early days of…

Roughly a year ago, I was questioning if I would ever be able to sit around a Thanksgiving dinner table and truthfully recite what I was thankful for. In fact, it felt like I would never be grateful for…

This story was originally published on The Uproar on November 25, 2019.

Every morning when I get to school, I sit down, take a long sip of my coffee, and open my inbox. I read the “Morning Briefing,” sent by The New York Times. It’s a daily email with five or so headlines…

It’s not uncommon for North Allegheny grads to go on to successful careers out of college, but 2004 alumnus Joe Kwaczala might be hard to top.

Earlier this month, Kwaczala’s stand-up comedy show…

America’s polarized political climate has given rise to divisive views on the Trump presidency. A recent poll by Fox News found that 51% of voters support the impeachment and removal of President Trump,…

This story was originally published on The Uproar on November 20, 2019.

Starting on social media app Tik Tok, the “OK boomer” meme has provided endless amusement to Millennials and Generation Z. From a New Zealand Parliament Member shutting down a heckling colleague to…

Looking to grab a quick snack during homeroom? The Tiger Den, located in room 258 on the second floor next to the main stairs, is in its third year of operation as a student-run shop selling snacks and…

After Sandy Hook, the words resounded from sea to shining sea — “Never again.” Then we witnessed another 2,291 mass shootings.

Yesterday at 11 am, a shooter opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa…

When murder trials are the subject of lessons in social studies class, the learning typically takes place with a textbook in hand. But yesterday, the Law and Justice classes witnessed such a trial firsthand.
…

Occasionally, we all wish we could be someone else.

For a lucky 15 students at NASH, that wish has come true, at least temporarily, as they step into the shoes of a mansion owner, a maid, a comedian,…

The words “mom” and “dad” don’t go together in my vocabulary, and it feels as though they never have. Ever since kindergarten when my parents got divorced, it’s been “Dad and Tricia” and…

High schools around the country hold weekly pep rallies, but until today no student at NASH had yet to experience one of their own.  Even NASH Principal Dr. Kreider had not enjoyed such an event since…

My step sister was born with West syndrome, which is a condition causing epilepsy and infantile spasms, as well as disrupted brain wave patterns that lead to mental handicaps. For her, brain development…

This story was originally published on The Uproar on November 5, 2019.

The annual North Allegheny Foundation Trick or Trot Race took place last Saturday.  An event that was originally designed to raise money for the foundation, which awards student scholarships and staff…

I can never find the right words to tell people when they ask about my dad, so I’ve started being completely up front about it.  After all, it’s the undeniable harsh reality of my life. My dad died…

At the “cornerstone of church and chicken,” the self-dubbed name of Northway Church’s shared parking lot with Chick-fil-A on Rt. 19 North, I find myself divided. By the time I’m in the drive-through,…

On September 6, 2018, a little over a year ago, Dallas police officer Amber Guyger fatally shot an unarmed African-American, Botham Jean, in his apartment at the building where they both lived. Guyger…

Driving out of NASH after a school day is usually a slow-going process, but yesterday’s line of traffic had a meaningful purpose.  As students were leaving the campus yesterday, the McCandless police…

For at least the past few years, it has seemed that one cannot go a day without hearing of global warming or sustainable living, whether it be from the news or directly from others.

Yet, despite sustainable…

Any NASH student who even blinks in the direction of the auditorium has seen the easel plastered with the names and banners of the colleges who send representatives on recruitment missions here. The counselors…

On Saturday, October 5th, while at a Marching Band event, I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. Thinking that it was a friend sending a Snapchat or Instagram post, I chose to ignore it. Around 20 minutes…

School entails enough stress as it is, and the last thing students often want is to have their parents get too involved. For some students at NASH, though, that is not an option, as their parents are here…

In a building where every club and organization has their own t-shirt, junior Ryan Apel has found a clever way to make his stand out in a crowd — though it must cause endless grief to the English Department.

Apel…

Two of everything. Two houses. Two birthdays. Two holidays. Two vacations. You name it.

For most of us, could life be any better? Extra presents on Christmas, twice the amount of food on Thanksgiving,…

Each Friday night during the fall, thousands of spectators witness the Marching Band’s performance.  Significantly fewer, however, see what the group does before and after the big night.  The timeline…

To high school seniors, kicking off the new school year means not only taking on the pressure of difficult and demanding classes but also applying to college. With the growing pressure comes the dilemma…

This story was originally published on The Uproar on October 3, 2019.

Raising children today could not be more different than in past eras. The world keeps changing, and the teenagers today are dealing with completely different circumstances than their parents dealt with…

We eat there daily, but most students have never seen how the cafeteria staff manages to provide for us.

Earlier this month, I was granted permission by cafeteria supervisors Jenna Ossler and Beverly…

The story of Hong Kong is no simple one. Its history is comprised of various upswings and downturns, causing major social and political unrest. The current situation is no different.

This story was…

There’s no doubt that the city of Pittsburgh is a cultural hotspot, but for the Feresita family of Baldwin, it’s much more than that.

The family, who moved to Pittsburgh from Kenya three years ago,…

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This story was originally published on The Uproar on September 23, 2019.

Earlier this month, in a non-section Labor Day soccer match, Allderdice players alleged that they had been verbally attacked by their opponents from the Connellsville School District. The Connellsville…

This year there is a new sight pulling people from their homes and to Newman Stadium on Friday nights. For the first time in NA high school history, there is a girl scoring points on the varsity football…